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25th Annual Greenfield Summer Institute
“Jews and Popular Culture”
July 14-17, 2025
Whether walking on the cobblestone streets of ancient Rome or the fake cobblestones of a modern Hollywood movie set, Jews have interacted with popular culture for thousands of years. At this year’s Greenfield Summer Institute, we will consider some of the many opportunities, problems, and questions inspired by these interactions. From music to marketing, making films to remaking Florida, join us as speakers from various fields gather in Madison to explore how different Jews and Jewish communities affected, and were affected by, popular culture. You can view the full schedule of events here.
In a change from past years, the Institute will take place at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Building, located just a few block west of Grainger Hall (last year’s venue).
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See below for information regarding registration, accommodations in Madison, and the full schedule of events.
Program and Registration Info
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Registration Rates
- Full registration package (in-person): $235
- A la carte registration (in-person): $65 daily for Monday-Wednesday programming, $45 for Thursday programming, $20 for Thursday lunch
- Online attendance registration package: $175
Note that the rates for the in-person options increase on July 1st.
Payment by credit card or check is possible through the online registration form.
Please note that you will still need to register online even if you choose to pay by mailing a check.
Program and Schedule
View the full schedule of events, which includes detailed information about each session and the speakers, here.
Can’t travel to Madison?
All sessions will be live-streamed via Zoom — register for the “online attendance” registration package to participate in Greenfield remotely.
Travel & Lodging
Parking at the Discovery Building
Parking near the Discovery Building is limited – we encourage you to reserve parking in advance. For more information, click here.
Lodging in Madison
The Institute has blocked rooms at the Union South Hotel, conveniently located across the street from the Discovery Building
Wisconsin Union Hotel (Union South)
1308 W. Dayton St. (Madison, WI)
Book by phone: 608-263-2600
Nightly Rate: $197
Parking in underground lot is included with any room reservation
Must book before June 13th!
Please note: when booking by phone, you must reference the “Greenfield Summer Institute” room block to receive the discounted rate
About the Greenfield Summer Institute
As the premiere outreach event of the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies, the Greenfield Summer Institute demonstrates our commitment to lifelong learning and testifies to the vision, legacy, and generosity of Center founders Laurence Weinstein and George Mosse. The Greenfield Summer Institute was the brainchild of Larry Greenfield, a member of the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies Board of Visitors, who first proposed the idea of an adult summer institute in the mid-1990s. The first Greenfield Summer Institute in 2000 brought together people from the Madison community and beyond to participate in a unique blend of continuing education, entertainment, and fellowship. Now underwritten by the generosity of Larry and Ros Greenfield, the Institute showcases the research of UW–Madison faculty and acclaimed Jewish studies scholars from around the country.
Each year the Institute’s lectures center around a theme. In addition to lectures that explore the year’s theme in depth, the Institute also features concerts, meals, and other opportunities to socialize.
Past Greenfield Summer Institutes
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