Roni Ben-Yoseph

Roni Ben-Yoseph is a Lecturer in Religion at Lake Forest College, specializing in intersections of media theory, yoga philosophy, and popular culture. They hold a PhD in Religion from the University of Minnesota (2006) and a BA from Bard College (1997). Their research explores cultural representation through lenses of music, postwar German art, and contemporary media practices. Notable presentations include analyses of Jewish American identity in popular culture and avant-garde electronic music history. Ben-Yoseph has received multiple fellowships including the Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship and DAAD grant. They also maintain certifications in therapeutic yoga instruction for children and adults.

Recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to media studies, combining artistic collaboration analysis (e.g., Peter Fischli/David Weiss) with experimental music history (e.g., Stockhausen). Their 2014 paper on Jewish American Princesses exemplifies critical engagement with gendered cultural tropes. Yoga teacher training includes Global Family Yoga certifications (2015–2016).

• Awards: Berlin Grant (2003–2004), GRPP Fellowship (2002)
• Grants: Foreign Language Fellowship (2001), multiple presentation grants
• Labs/Teams: Active in Krebs Center for the Humanities initiatives