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Dr. Rabbi Devorah Schoenfeld serves as Associate Professor of Theology at Loyola University Chicago, where she teaches courses on Judaism, Bible, and Jewish-Christian Relations. Her academic career includes previous teaching positions at University of California, Davis, St. Mary's College of Maryland, and the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
Her educational background includes a PhD from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley (2007) and rabbinical ordination from Yeshivat Maharat (2019). Her scholarly work focuses on comparative biblical interpretation between Jewish and Christian traditions.
Schoenfeld's research centers on the intersection of Jewish and Christian exegesis, particularly examining how different religious traditions interpret shared biblical narratives. Her work demonstrates deep engagement with medieval Jewish commentators like Rashi alongside Christian exegetical traditions such as the Glossa Ordinaria, revealing fascinating parallels and divergences in theological interpretation across religious boundaries. She has made significant contributions to understanding how both traditions approach foundational biblical stories like the Akedah (binding of Isaac) and the Song of Songs.
Her recent publications show a consistent focus on biblical interpretation across religious traditions, with particular attention to how Jewish and Christian readers have understood key biblical narratives throughout history. Her scholarship bridges academic religious studies with practical interfaith understanding.
Schoenfeld maintains active involvement in both academic and religious communities, bringing her dual expertise as a scholar and rabbi to her teaching and writing. Her work contributes significantly to contemporary discussions about religious pluralism and the shared scriptural heritage of Judaism and Christianity.