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Jonathan D. Sarna is University Professor and the Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University. He serves as Chief Historian of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and past president of the Association for Jewish Studies. An award-winning author of over thirty books on American Jewish history, his research focuses on the intersection of Jewish identity, American culture, and historical evolution. He holds fellowships in both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Academy of Jewish Research.
Education:
- Ph.D., Yale University
- M.A., Yale University
- M.A., Brandeis University
- B.A., Brandeis University
- B.H.L., Hebrew College
His research explores the formation of American Jewish identity, the dynamics of religious adaptation in immigrant communities, and the historical relationships between American Jews and Israel. Recent work examines liturgical transformations in Jewish texts and comparative diaspora studies.
Publication trends reveal consistent focus on historical analysis of Jewish-American experiences, with recent emphasis on diaspora identity formation, textual interpretation, and demographic shifts within Jewish communities. His articles employ interdisciplinary methodologies combining historical, sociological, and cultural lenses.
Awards & Honors:
- Everett Jewish Book of the Year Award
- Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Fellow, American Academy of Jewish Research
- Charles Andrews Fellowship, Yale University
As Chief Historian at the National Museum of American Jewish History, Sarna oversees scholarly initiatives documenting American Jewish heritage and develops educational programming on Jewish contributions to American society.
