Deborah Dash Moore

Deborah Dash Moore is the Frederick C. L. Huetwell Professor of History and Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan. She specializes in 20th-century American Jewish history, focusing on urbanization, migration, and the intersection of religion and culture. Her affiliations include the Department of History and Judaic Studies Program within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.

Education: Ph.D. in History from Columbia University (1975).

Research Interests: Moore’s work examines American Jewish identity, urban history, and the role of documentary photography in cultural preservation. Her major projects include City of Promises (2012), a landmark three-volume history of Jews in New York, and her editorial leadership of the Posen Library of Jewish Culture & Civilization, a ten-volume anthology.

Publications: Her recent works include Jewish New York (2017) and Urban Origins of American Judaism (2014), which explore Jewish urban experiences and religious expression. Her publications span over four decades, addressing themes of migration, gender, and identity in Jewish communities.

Teaching & Engagement: Moore teaches courses on American Jewish history and documentary photography. She actively contributes to public scholarship through her website and interdisciplinary collaborations.