Jennifer Geddes

Jennifer Geddes is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies and the Ida and Nathan Kolodiz Director of Jewish Studies at the University of Virginia. Her work bridges Holocaust Studies, ethics, and modern Jewish thought.

Her research examines the complexities of evil and suffering, ethical responses to trauma, and the intersection of literature and moral philosophy. She has authored and edited seminal works in these areas, including analyses of Kafka's existential themes and post-Holocaust ethical frameworks.

Her publications reveal a focus on postmodern critiques of evil, the role of narrative in shaping ethical discourse, and the philosophical implications of Holocaust testimony. These works have been influential in religious studies and trauma theory.

While she has no listed scientific awards, she delivered the prestigious 2016 Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Annual Lecture at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, highlighting her expertise in Holocaust ethics.