Ariel Berger

Ariel Berger serves as the Sally J. Priesand Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellow at Hebrew Union College, specializing in Jewish Art History with emphasis on United States contexts. Her research investigates intersections of gender, art, and public life, particularly documenting women's foundational roles in establishing American Jewish museums and advancing gendered frameworks for understanding Jewish philanthropy.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD from University of Virginia
• MA degrees from Jewish Theological Seminary and Columbia University
• BA from University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Berger's scholarly focus centers on redefining Jewish cultural narratives through gendered analysis of art institutions and philanthropic practices. Her work bridges art historical methods with gender theory to uncover overlooked contributions of women in shaping American Jewish communal life, particularly through museum founding and cultural stewardship.

Her primary recognition is the Sally J. Priesand Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship, supporting her current academic work.

Prior to her fellowship, Dr. Berger taught United States History and Civics at Geffen Academy at UCLA, demonstrating her commitment to humanities education across institutional contexts.