An academic center at Boston University dedicated to the study of Jewish history, culture, and thought. Founded in 2005 and named in honor of Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel (1928-2016), a longtime BU professor of humanities. Housed in a historic mansion at 147 Bay State Road, Boston, MA. Serves as BU's hub for co-curricular and public events, lectures, conferences, and the annual Elie Wiesel Memorial Lecture on themes related to Jewish history, religion, culture, Holocaust, genocide, and human rights studies. Offers undergraduate and graduate courses, Ph.D. specialization in Jewish Studies via the Graduate Program in Religion, postdoctoral associateships, and internships. Coordinates the Holocaust, Genocide, & Human Rights Studies program. Has hosted events with partners like the Consulate General of Israel to New England. Faced criticisms including allegations of antisemitism or anti-Israel bias related to a 2021 postdoctoral associate and a 2025 event described as anti-Israel (sources note disputes and BU clarifications that some programs operate independently).