Rafael Medoff

Dr. Rafael Medoff is a Professor of Jewish History affiliated with Gratz College and serves as Founding Director of the David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies in Washington, D.C. His work focuses on America's response to the Holocaust, American Jewish leadership, and human rights.

• Founding Director, David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies
• Author/editor of 16 books on Holocaust history, Zionism, and American Jewish identity

Research Interests

Dr. Medoff specializes in Holocaust Studies and Jewish History, with particular emphasis on American Jewish responses to genocide, Zionist activism, and historical narratives of human rights. His scholarship bridges interdisciplinary themes in history, education, and ethical policy.

• Key Focus Areas: Holocaust memory, Jewish leadership during WWII, interfaith relations, and modern genocide prevention

Academic Contributions

He has published extensively in scholarly journals and authored foundational works like The Deafening Silence: American Jewish Leaders and the Holocaust (1987). His research has been featured in collaborative events like the Landes Lecture Series at Gratz College, highlighting intersections between historical analysis and contemporary social justice.