جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Bryan Schwartzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Charter of Rights
• International Law
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Dr. Bryan Schwartz is a Professor and the Asper Chair of International Business and Trade Law at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law . He holds an LL.B. from Queen’s University and a Master’s/Doctorate in Law from Yale Law School. Teaching Areas: International Trade Law, Internet & E-Commerce Law, Legislative Process Editorial Roles: Founding General Editor of Asper Review of International Business and Trade Law and Underneath the Golden Boy series Practical Experience: Counsel for Pitblado Law firm since 1994, adjudicator under Canada Labour Code since 1994 Research Interests span Constitutional Law, Indigenous Rights, Labour Arbitration, and E-Commerce. His recent work Online Dispute Resolution: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic (2024) examines digital legal adaptation, while his 2023 book Re-Enlightening Canada critiques modern university governance. Scientific Awards include: 2015 Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence 1990/91 University of Manitoba Annual Outreach Award 1988 Rh Award Advising & Grants : Schwartz has served as sole arbitrator in numerous labour grievances and Supreme Court of Canada cases. His work on the Manitoba Law Journal has secured repeated Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding , making it Canada’s most prolific law journal.

• Biblical Studies
• Hebrew Bible
• Jewish Scripture
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Dr. Rabbi Stephen Garfinkel serves as associate provost and an assistant professor of Bible at The Jewish Theological Seminary. He also holds the position of chair of the Council on Graduate Studies in Religion, demonstrating leadership in academic governance. Garfinkel's educational background includes a master's degree and rabbinic ordination from JTS, followed by advanced academic training at Columbia University where he earned a second master's degree, M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Middle East Languages and Cultures. His scholarly work centers on Biblical Studies with particular focus on Jewish scripture interpretation and tradition. Garfinkel engages with the complex relationship between biblical criticism and religious faith, contributing to contemporary discussions about how academic approaches to sacred texts interact with religious practice. His publications reveal a consistent interest in Jewish prayer, community responsibility, and ritual innovation. The works show progression from textual analysis toward practical applications of biblical principles in modern Jewish life, with particular attention to how communities maintain religious continuity while adapting to contemporary contexts. Garfinkel's academic trajectory bridges traditional rabbinic scholarship with modern academic approaches, reflecting the dual nature of his training at both JTS and Columbia University. His position as associate provost indicates significant administrative responsibilities alongside his teaching and research duties.

• Talmudic Studies
• Rabbinic Literature
• Jewish Law (Halacha)
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Joshua Kulp serves as a Senior Scholar at the Conservative Yeshiva, where he conducts advanced research in Talmudic and Rabbinic literature. He holds a Ph.D. in Talmud from Bar-Ilan University and received his semicha (rabbinic ordination) from the Hadar Institute. His scholarly work focuses on: Talmudic Studies Rabbinic Literature Jewish Law (Halacha) Passover Rituals and Traditions Biblical Criticism and Interpretation Second Temple Period Practices Dr. Kulp's research examines the historical development of Jewish rituals and laws, particularly those related to holidays like Passover and Yom Kippur. He analyzes how Talmudic interpretations evolved across different historical layers (Tannaitic, Amoraic, and Stammaitic) and investigates the transition from biblical commandments to established rabbinic practices. His publications reveal consistent interest in ritual evolution, textual criticism, and the relationship between practical halacha and academic scholarship. Dr. Kulp frequently explores how contemporary Jews can maintain religious observance while engaging with modern academic approaches to sacred texts. Dr. Kulp is the co-author of significant scholarly works including "The Schechter Haggadah" and the two-volume "Reconstructing the Talmud," which introduces academic methodologies for studying Rabbinic literature. His articles on TheTorah.com demonstrate his commitment to making academic Jewish scholarship accessible to broader religious audiences.

• Second Temple Judaism
• Jewish-Christian Relations
• Rabbinic Literature
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Dr. Malka Zeiger Simkovich serves as the Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and directs their Catholic-Jewish Studies program. Her academic focus centers on Second Temple Judaism and Jewish-Christian historical relations. Her research interests include: Second Temple Judaism and its literary traditions Rabbinic literature and midrashic interpretation Jewish identity formation in Hellenistic contexts Gender studies in biblical narratives Early Jewish-Christian relations Ancient Jewish historical figures and royal dynasties Her publications demonstrate consistent exploration of Jewish universalism, martyrdom traditions, and reinterpretation of biblical narratives in early Jewish literature. Key thematic threads include the adaptation of Jewish traditions in response to Roman occupation, the evolution of Passover rituals after the Temple's destruction, and the characterization of female figures in Jewish texts. Notable scholarly contributions include: The Making of Jewish Universalism: From Exile to Alexandria (2016) Discovering Second Temple Literature: The Scriptures and Stories that Shaped Early Judaism (2018) Analysis of Hasmonean martyrdom traditions across Christian and Jewish texts Reinterpretation of biblical figures like Pharaoh's daughter and Queen Berenice Her academic leadership in Catholic-Jewish dialogue represents significant interfaith scholarly work, particularly through directing the Catholic-Jewish Studies program at her institution.