Ofir Zussman

Dr. Ofir Zussman is a Lecturer in the Judaic and Near Eastern Studies department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, located in Herter Hall. His research focuses on Hebrew linguistics, with specialties in pragmatics, grammaticization, concession phenomena, discourse particles, and teaching Hebrew as a Second Language. He teaches courses ranging from elementary to intermediate Modern and Biblical Hebrew.

Dr. Zussman’s academic work emphasizes the structural and functional analysis of Hebrew linguistic features. His publications investigate particles like davka and the evolutionary pathways of concessive constructions in Hebrew grammar. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

His teaching portfolio includes foundational Hebrew language courses, reflecting his dual role as an educator and researcher in Hebrew linguistics. No lab affiliations or team collaborations are mentioned in the text.