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Dr. Leah Garrett is the Larry A. and Klara Silverstein Chair in Jewish Studies and Director of Hebrew and Jewish Studies at Hunter College, CUNY. She is currently on sabbatical for the 2024-2025 academic year, with Schneur Zalman Newfield serving as interim director.
- Position: Professor (academic rank inferred from chair/director role)
- Contact: leah.garrett@hunter.cuny.edu
Research Interests: Dr. Garrett specializes in Jewish literature and history, with a focus on World War II narratives, Holocaust studies, Yiddish travel writing, and the intersection of Jewish identity with American war fiction. Her work bridges literary analysis and historical investigation, often uncovering marginalized stories of Jewish resistance and cultural adaptation.
Publications: Garrett's research output centers on WWII-era Jewish experiences and literary traditions. Her work spans comparative studies of European and American contexts, exploring how Jewish authors redefined war narratives and preserved cultural identity through travelogues and fiction.
- Key Themes: Holocaust resistance, transnational Jewish identity, wartime propaganda, and literary-cultural hybridity.
- Methodology: Combines archival research with literary criticism, often incorporating survivor testimonies.
Scientific Awards:
- 2017 Jordan Schnitzer Book Award for Modern Jewish History
- Fulbright Fellowship to Tel Aviv University
- ACLS Junior Faculty Mellon Fellowship
- National Jewish Book Award finalist
Additional Contributions: Garrett actively engages in public scholarship through media appearances and lectures, including discussions on her research into Jewish commandos and combat nurses during WWII. She also maintains a professional website and participates in academic outreach programs.
