Shay Rabineau

Shay Rabineau is Chair of Judaic Studies and Associate Professor of Israel Studies at Binghamton University. Holding a PhD in History from Brandeis University, Rabineau focuses on the intersection of geography, politics, and cultural identity in Israel/Palestine and the broader Middle East.

• Education: PhD in History, Brandeis University

Rabineau's research explores Israeli environmental history, historical geography, and walking pilgrimage routes. Recent work connects hiking trail development with national identity formation in Israel, examining how physical landscapes become contested cultural symbols.

Scientific awards include:

• Shapiro Award for research on Israeli hiking trails

Active in both academic and applied domains, Rabineau has investigated tourism supply chains along the Abraham Path in the West Bank, blending humanities and development studies frameworks.