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Jill Katz is a Clinical Professor of Archaeology at Yeshiva University, teaching courses such as BIBL 4911 Biblical Archaeology, JHIS 1150 History of Jerusalem, and SOCI 2625 Archaeology of Israel. She specializes in the relationship between Canaanites, Philistines, and Israelites in the Land of Israel during the Bronze and Iron Ages. Her fieldwork includes excavations at Ashkelon, Tel Haror/Gerar, Tell es-Safi/Gath, and Jerusalem's Ophel, where she has mentored numerous Yeshiva University students. Her academic background includes an AB from Harvard University and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.
- Education:
- AB, Harvard University
- PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Her research intersects archaeology and anthropology, focusing on cultural interactions in ancient Israel. She has led fieldwork courses like SOCI 2626H Archaeology Fieldwork, integrating hands-on excavation experiences in Israel. Her 2009 publication on Middle Bronze Age Canaan's cultic practices at Tel Haror remains a key contribution to the field.
Contact: Email jckatz@yu.edu | Office: 215 Lexington Ave, Room 608, Beren campus
