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Derek J. Penslar is the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History at Harvard University. He serves as a resident faculty member at the Center for European Studies and as Director of Graduate Studies for the PhD track at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies. His research focuses on Jewish history within the contexts of modern capitalism, nationalism, and colonialism.
- President of the American Academy for Jewish Research
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
- Honorary Fellow of St. Anne’s College, Oxford
Penslar’s work examines Jewish emancipation through military service, economic roles, and state formation. His lecture 'Fighting for Rights' explores how Jewish soldiers navigated conscription demands across Europe, while his publications address themes of identity, colonialism, and Holocaust studies.
He has authored major works on topics including:
- Jewish military contributions
- Economic identity in Europe
- Israeli nation-building
- Zionist origins
- Jewish statehood and charisma
His recent scholarship explores transnational Jewish experiences and the intersection of race, religion, and governance in modern societies.
