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Ronnie Perelis is the Chief Rabbi Dr. Isaac Abraham and Jelena (Rachel) Alcalay Associate Professor of Sephardic Studies at Yeshiva University's Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies. He teaches at multiple Yeshiva campuses including Yeshiva College and Stern College for Women. His research focuses on medieval Iberian Jewish culture, post-expulsion Sephardic diasporas, and the crypto-Jewish experience under the Inquisition. Key works include his book Blood and Faith: Family and Identity in the Early Modern Sephardic Atlantic (2016) and studies analyzing Inquisition records, colonial Latin American Jewish communities, and early modern travel narratives.
His courses explore topics like 'Jewish Culture in Medieval Spain,' 'Jews in Colonial Latin America,' and 'The New World: Textual Encounters.' Teaching emphasizes critical analysis of historical sources and cultural transformations. Research areas include crypto-Jewish identity formation, Atlantic Jewish networks, and the intersection of religion with colonialism and slavery.
Perelis frequently presents on topics such as Inquisitorial prison dynamics, Marrano autobiographies, and the cultural significance of Sephardic manuscripts. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary discussions about diaspora identity and religious pluralism. Office located at Belfer Hall 1120 on YU's Wilf campus.
