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Mordechai Z. Cohen serves as Professor of Bible and Associate Dean at Yeshiva University's Bernard Revel School of Jewish Studies, while also directing the Chinese-Jewish Conversation initiative to foster cross-cultural dialogue and support Chinese students on campus.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD, Yeshiva University, 1994
- MA, Columbia University, 1991
- Rabbinic Ordination, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, 1989
- BA, Yeshiva University, 1987
Cohen specializes in Jewish Bible interpretation within Muslim and Christian cultural contexts, pioneering comparative studies on Arabic poetics' influence on biblical metaphor and Muslim jurisprudence in Maimonides' hermeneutics. His research spans medieval peshat tradition, Jewish-Latin intellectual exchange in Europe, and contemporary Chinese-Jewish philosophical dialogue, reflecting deep interdisciplinary engagement across religious and cultural boundaries.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Senior Professor Award (Yeshiva College)
- Senior Professor Award (Stern College)
- NEH Fellowship (1995) for Arabic poetics research
Cohen has directed international research collaborations including a fourteen-member group at Jerusalem's Israel Institute for Advanced Studies, and annually teaches at China's Shandong University after developing Mandarin proficiency. His NEH-funded work catalyzed foundational comparative research, while his administrative roles demonstrate sustained commitment to academic mentorship and institutional leadership.
The Chinese-Jewish Conversation he established serves as both an academic forum for comparative cultural studies and a vital community hub for Yeshiva University's growing Chinese student population, reflecting his innovative approach to global scholarly engagement.
