Faculty Members

The Department of Jewish Studies' faculty exemplifies diversity and expertise by their varying professional backgrounds and experiences. They are recognized nationally and internationally for their achievements and by professional organizations and corporations for their contributions.

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Michal Raucher

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Undergraduate Director and Associate Professor of Jewish Studies

Gary A. Rendsburg

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Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies and History, Blanche and Irving Laurie Chair in Jewish History

Jeffrey Shandler 

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Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies

Nancy Sinkoff

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Professor of Jewish Studies and History; Academic Director, Bildner Center

Paola Tartakoff

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Chair and Professor of History and Jewish Studies

Azzan Yadin-Israel

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Professor of Jewish Studies