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Dr. Isaac S. D. Sassoon is a rabbi, scholar, and founding member of the Academic Torah Institute, operator of TheTorah.com. Holding a PhD in literature from the University of Lisbon, he bridges traditional Torah scholarship with academic methodologies. His work focuses on critical analysis of Jewish texts while maintaining traditional fidelity.
His research explores Biblical criticism, source analysis of Torah texts, and Jewish law development, with particular interest in women's roles, liturgical traditions, and ethical interpretations of biblical narratives. His methodology combines traditional rabbinic exegesis with modern academic approaches to resolve textual tensions.
Sassoon's scholarly contributions demonstrate consistent engagement with contemporary debates in Jewish studies, particularly regarding the intersection of traditional belief and academic biblical scholarship. His recent work emphasizes how critical approaches can strengthen rather than undermine traditional Jewish faith.
Among his notable achievements are the publications The Status of Women in Jewish Tradition (Cambridge University Press, 2011) and An Adventure in Torah: A Fresh Look Through a Traditional Lens (KTAV, 2023), alongside co-editing the Siddur 'Alats Libbi (2023).
- PhD in Literature, University of Lisbon
- Semicha from Chief Rabbinate of Israel
- Studies under Rabbi Solomon Sassoon and Hacham Yosef Doury
- Training at Gateshead Yeshivah
