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Yehudah Mirsky is Professor of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies and affiliated with the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University. He holds dual rabbinic ordination and academic credentials from Yale Law School (J.D.) and Harvard University (Ph.D. in Religion), alongside a B.A. from Yeshiva University. His career spans academia, policy advising in Washington D.C., and grassroots activism in Jerusalem.
- Education
- Yale Law School - J.D.
- Harvard University - Ph.D. in Religion
- Yeshiva University - B.A.
Mirsky's research focuses on Jewish intellectual history, modern religious thought, and the intersection of theology, politics, and culture in Israel and the broader Middle East. He has contributed extensively to public discourse through writings in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other major publications.
His accolades include the Jewish Book of the Year Award for Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revolution, a Javits Fellowship, and multiple grants supporting his academic and policy work. Mirsky's career bridges scholarly rigor with civic engagement, reflected in his roles at Brandeis and previous affiliations with institutions like the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
As co-founder of Ha-Tenuah Ya-Yerushalmit, Mirsky advocates for pluralism and livability in Jerusalem. His forthcoming book Toward the Mystical Experience of Modernity continues his exploration of religious and cultural dynamics in contemporary society.
