Lev Hakak

Lev Hakak is a Professor specializing in Modern Hebrew Literature with particular expertise in Sephardic and Babylonian Jewish cultural contributions. His academic journey includes a PhD (1974), C.Phil (1974), and MA (1974) from University of California, Los Angeles, alongside Hebrew teaching credentials from Tel-Aviv University (1970) and Bar-Ilan University.

• Hebrew University of Jerusalem BA (1967) in Hebrew Literature & Political Science
• LLB from Hebrew University (1971) with dual legal credentials from Israeli and California bar associations

Research focuses on Modern Hebrew Literary Analysis, Mizrahi Cultural Identity, Baghdad Hebrew Writers, and Hebrew Language Revival across Babylonian and Sephardic contexts. His 15 most recent publications (1987-2005) explore:

• Sephardic/Iraqi Jewish representation in Hebrew literature
• Agnon-Oz comparative studies
• Haskalah-era genre analysis
• Migration literature themes
• Gender symbolism in Hebrew fiction
• Hebrew cinema adaptations

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2005 Shofar journal publication on Holocaust poetry
• 1996 Annual Friedman Award for Hebrew cultural contributions
• 1994 Rachel & Barkaai Awards for poetry/prose