About
Jack Kugelmass is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida and holds the Melton Legislative Professorship while serving as Director of the Center for Jewish Studies. His academic work bridges cultural anthropology, Jewish studies, and urban ethnography.
- Ph.D., New School for Social Research
- M.A., New School for Social Research
- B.A., McGill University
His research explores:
- Narrative analysis of Yiddish travel literature (1918-1960s)
- Jewish diaspora experiences through tourism and cultural practices
- Urban ethnography focusing on public spaces and institutions
- Translation as anthropological methodology
- Intersections of citizenship and cultural identity
- Critical theory applications in contemporary anthropology
Recent publications analyze:
- Post-Holocaust Jewish return visits to Europe
- Poland's symbolic significance for American Jewish tourists
- Sports as cultural citizenship rituals
- Border-crossing narratives in Jewish identity formation
- Textual foundations of American Jewish culture
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