Joel Berkowitz

Joel Berkowitz is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's College of Letters & Science. His academic work spans Yiddish and Jewish theatre, digital humanities, and translation studies. Berkowitz explores ethnic literature, modern drama, and Jewish cultural history through interdisciplinary approaches.

His research focuses on preserving and analyzing Yiddish theatrical traditions, examining their evolution and social impact. Publications demonstrate consistent exploration of cultural identity through performance, with recent work emphasizing digital archives and bibliographic methods.

Berkowitz maintains active engagement in cultural preservation projects and academic collaborations related to Jewish performing arts.