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Sarah Leiter is a Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts & Sciences, specializing in cultural anthropology and Jewish studies. Her work explores the intersection of social identity, historical consciousness, and diasporic connections through ethnographic fieldwork.
- PhD from the University of New Mexico
Research Focus:
- Ethnic and religious identity formation among Hispanic Catholic New Mexicans discovering Sephardic Jewish ancestry
- Comparative studies of Jewish identification in diverse cultural contexts, including African American Jewish temples and Brazilian convert communities
- Analysis of linguistic practices and social integration strategies within rediscovered Jewish communities
Recent Publications examine racialization of Sephardic identity and cultural hybridity in post-colonial New Mexico, alongside linguistic adaptation processes in Jewish communities. Her work contributes to understanding how historical narratives shape contemporary identities.
Awards:
- Gerald and Robin Silk Fellowship (2025–2026) for research on Contemporary Jewish Life
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