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Dr. Zafrira Lidovsky Cohen is a Professor of Hebrew and Chair of Hebrew at Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University. She also serves as Director of Hebrew Language and Literature, contributing extensively to Hebrew education and scholarship.
- BA, Hebrew University
- PhD, New York University
- MS, Yeshiva University (1987)
Her research focuses on teaching Hebrew as a second language and analyzing Hebrew literary texts in their original form for non-native speakers. She is currently exploring the works of forgotten poets from the Second Aliyah period (1904–1914), shedding light on their cultural and literary contributions.
Dr. Cohen has authored a scholarly book on Israeli poet Yona Wallach’s poetry and poetics, and published articles on themes in early Zionist pioneer poetry and Alona Kimhi’s fiction. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes linguistic accessibility and cultural context for Hebrew learners.
- Dean Karen Bacon Award for Senior Faculty Leadership
- E. Billie Ivry Faculty Incentive Research Award
- Nominated Vice President of the National Association of Professors of Hebrew (NAPH)
At Stern College, Dr. Cohen teaches courses ranging from elementary to advanced Hebrew, including specialized topics like Agnon’s literature. Her work bridges academic rigor with practical language instruction, fostering engagement with Jewish texts and Israeli culture.
