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Yakov M. Rabkin is a Professor of History at the University of Montreal since 1973. A historian and public intellectual, he specializes in the intersection of science, politics, and religion, with particular focus on Jewish history, Zionism, and Israeli politics. He holds a doctorate from Leningrad University and postgraduate studies from the USSR Academy of Sciences in Moscow. His work challenges dominant narratives about Israel through rigorous historical analysis.
- Education: Ph.D. in History, Leningrad University; Postgraduate studies, USSR Academy of Sciences
His research spans Jewish opposition to Zionism, the ideological roots of Israeli politics, and the demodernization of societies. Notable works include A Threat From Within: A Century of Jewish Opposition to Zionism and What is Modern Israel?. His recent articles analyze the Gaza war, Hanukkah symbolism, and cultural shifts in Russia-Israel relations.
The 2024-2025 articles reflect trends in understanding religious rituals (Hanukkah, Sukkot) as metaphors for contemporary conflicts, critiquing Israeli policies through historical Jewish resistance to Zionism, and examining geopolitical shifts like Russia's pivot to Asia. These works integrate biblical analysis with modern political commentary.
Yakov Rabkin has authored over a hundred scholarly articles and consulted for international organizations. His multilingual expertise (five languages) enables cross-cultural dialogue in academic and media platforms worldwide.
