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Jeremy Dauber is the Atran Professor of Yiddish Language, Literature and Culture at Columbia University. He served as Director of the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies for a decade and currently holds the Director Emeritus title. At Columbia, he also teaches in the American Studies Program and co-edited Prooftexts: A Journal of Jewish Literary History for twelve years.
- Key Roles: Faculty member in Jewish Studies, American Studies Program instructor, former Director of the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies
- Research Focus: Yiddish and Hebrew literature, Jewish cultural history, American comics, and horror studies
- Publications: Author of six influential books spanning Jewish literary history, comedy, and American cultural analysis
Dauber's work bridges literary scholarship with broader cultural studies, particularly evident in his recent books on Jewish comedy and American horror. His editorial tenure at Prooftexts further demonstrates his commitment to advancing Jewish literary discourse. The Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies, which he led, remains a hub for rigorous academic exploration of Jewish history and culture. Dauber's research spans both historical and contemporary cultural forms, from early modern Jewish literature to modern media like comics and film.
