Yosefa Raz

Yosefa Raz is an associate professor at the University of Haifa, specializing in biblical studies, literary theory, and political theology. Her scholarship explores the intersection of intellectual history, biblical reception, and contemporary Israeli culture.

• Research Focus: Biblical poetics, political theology, and modern interpretations of religious texts.
• Awards:
  • Anne Tanenbaum Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto
  • Mandel Scholion Postdoctoral Fellow, Hebrew University
  • New Frontiers in Contemporary Jewish Life Fellowship (2025–2026)
• Publications: Includes the monograph The Poetics of Prophecy (Cambridge University Press, 2024) and studies on Neo-Zionist reinterpretations of biblical narratives.
• Additional Roles: Poet and translator with works in The Brooklyn Rail, Ayin Press, and Guernica.