معرفی
Dr. Shira Klein is an Associate Professor of History at Chapman University’s Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She specializes in Italian Jewry, Jewish migration, Holocaust studies, and digital humanities, particularly Wikipedia research. Her work challenges historical myths like Italy’s perceived 'good Italian' narrative during Fascism.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Tel Aviv University
- Master of Arts, Sapienza University of Rome
- Ph.D., New York University
Dr. Klein’s research intersects Holocaust history, Italian colonialism, and digital misinformation. Her acclaimed book Italy’s Jews from Emancipation to Fascism (Cambridge University Press, 2018) was a National Jewish Book Award Finalist. She also explores how Wikipedia distorts Holocaust narratives.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research
- NEH Summer Stipend
- Barbieri Grant in Modern Italian History
- Yad Hanadiv/Beracha Foundation Fellowship
- Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture Scholarship
- USC Shoah Foundation International Teaching Fellow
- Pedagogical Innovation Award, Chapman University
- Paula Hyman Mentorship Program Recipient (HUC & JTS)
- Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship, NYU
Dr. Klein teaches courses on the Holocaust, Jewish migration, and modern European history. She has contributed to public discourse through media appearances and op-eds, including a notable lecture series Forgetting Fascism and a podcast addressing Italian Jewish experiences under Fascism.
