John M. Efron

John M. Efron is the Koret Professor of Jewish History at the University of California, Berkeley. His work focuses on the cultural and social history of German Jewry, examining its reinterpretation of Jewish culture in the context of modernity.

• Education
  • BA, Monash University (1979)
  • MA, New York University (1981)
  • PhD, Columbia University (1991)

Research interests include the German-Jewish engagement with medicine, anthropology, and antisemitism, alongside broader themes of historical memory and identity formation. His publications analyze intersections of science, culture, and Jewish identity in modern Europe.

Scientific awards include:

• Elected fellow of the American Academy for Jewish Research

Contact: efron@berkeley.edu | Office: 2217 Dwinelle Hall