About
Daniel Rynhold is Dean and Professor of Jewish Philosophy at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, Yeshiva University. He joined the faculty in August 2007 after lecturing roles at King’s College London and Jews’ College London.
- Education: BA, University of Cambridge; MA, University College London; PhD, London School of Economics.
Dr. Rynhold specializes in modern and medieval Jewish philosophy, focusing on ta'amei ha-mitzvot (reasons for commandments), practical justification, and the works of Moses Maimonides and Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. His research also explores intersections between Jewish thought and modern philosophy, particularly Friedrich Nietzsche.
He has authored books such as Two Models of Jewish Philosophy (2005) and An Introduction to Medieval Jewish Philosophy (2009), with a forthcoming comparative study on Nietzsche and Soloveitchik. His publications analyze tensions between halakhic tradition and existentialist philosophy, emphasizing ethical reasoning in Jewish practice.
Recent courses taught by Dr. Rynhold include 20th Century Jewish Philosophy, Medieval Jewish Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, and The Problem of Evil. He also supervises honors theses in Jewish philosophy.
