جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Property Law
• Land Use Law
• Environmental Law
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Jonathan M. Zasloff is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law, where he has taught since 1998. He holds a B.A. from Yale (1987), a J.D. from Yale Law School (1993), an M.Phil. in International Relations from Cambridge (1988), and a Ph.D. in History from Harvard (2000). His academic work intersects legal scholarship with historical and policy analysis. Education: B.A., Yale University, 1987 J.D., Yale Law School, 1993 M.Phil., International Relations, Cambridge University, 1988 M.A., History, Harvard University, 1990 Ph.D., History, Harvard University, 2000 His research focuses on the role of legal institutions in shaping policy responses to social issues, with a particular emphasis on property law, land use, environmental law, and Jewish legal traditions. He also explores how ideology influences governance frameworks and has published in leading journals like the New York University Law Review and Yale Law Journal . Professor Zasloff has been deeply engaged in public policy and advocacy. He served as a senior policy advisor to the Speaker of the California Assembly and worked with welfare recipients, low-income microbusinesses, and environmental organizations in Los Angeles. His professional activities include board memberships at the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice, and Friends of Israel's Environment. Notably, he received rabbinic ordination ( smicha ) in 2019 and teaches Talmud classes to UCLA undergraduates and community groups. His work bridges legal theory, practical policy challenges, and historical context, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and civic engagement.

Carol Bakhosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scriptural Interpretation
• Ancient Judaism
• Comparative Religions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carol Bakhos is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with the Departments of Jewish Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Cultures under the College of Letters and Science. Her work bridges Scriptural Interpretation, Ancient Judaism, and Comparative Religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Education: Ph.D. in Talmud and Rabbinics (Jewish Theological Seminary, 2000); MTS in Theology, Scripture and Interpretation (Harvard, 1992); B.A. in English Literature and Philosophy (Boston College, 1988). Her research explores intertextual connections between Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, with a focus on Midrashic literature, Rabbinic texts, and Quranic exegesis. She investigates topics like the transmission of apocryphal works across religious boundaries, the portrayal of biblical figures (e.g., Abraham, Ishmael, Esau) in Abrahamic traditions, and the intersection of orality, writing, and animal ethics in ancient contexts. Carol Bakhos' publications reveal a scholarly emphasis on Abrahamic comparative studies , narrative migration , and methodological approaches to Midrash. Her recent peer-reviewed articles (2006–2017) span disciplines including Religious Studies, Literary Criticism, and Ancient History, with subfields in Quranic Interpretation, Rabbinic Humor, and Intertextual Ethics. She has contributed extensively to edited volumes, encyclopedias, and book reviews, while teaching courses on Judaism, Abraham and Ishmael in comparative perspectives, and Religion and Critical Thought at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Evyatar Marienbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Religions
• Rabbinic Literature
• Medieval Jewish-Christian Social History
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Evyatar Marienberg is Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in the history of religions with emphases on rabbinics, medieval Jewish-Christian social history, and contemporary global Catholicism. His work uniquely interweaves Jewish legal literature, gender and sexuality studies, and the religious dimensions of popular culture. Education Ph.D., École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), Paris, 1999–2002 D.E.A., École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE-Sorbonne), Paris, 1998–1999 Licence de Théologie, Institut Catholique de Paris, 1994–1998 Rabbinics, Yeshivat ha-Kibbutz ha-Dati, Ein Tzurim, 1990–1993 Research Interests Marienberg’s scholarship ranges across rabbinic legal texts, the lived religious experiences of medieval Jews and Christians, and the contemporary Catholic Church. A recurring focus is sexuality—especially laws and customs surrounding menstruation, marital relations, and sexual education—analyzed through both historical and ethnographic lenses. More recently he has turned to religion in popular music, producing groundbreaking studies on the Catholic imagination in the work of rock musician Sting. Selected Fellowships & Awards Fellow, Frankel Institute for Judaic Studies, University of Michigan (Winter 2014) Starr Fellow, Center for Jewish Studies, Harvard University (Spring 2008) Carey Postdoctoral Fellow, Erasmus Institute, University of Notre Dame (2006–2007) Postdoctoral Fellow, Tel Aviv University (2004–2006) Teaching & Mentorship At UNC-Chapel Hill, Marienberg teaches undergraduate courses such as Religion and Society in Historical Novels , Catholicism Today , and Sexuality & Marriage in Jewish Tradition , as well as graduate seminars including Medieval Jewish Bible Interpretation and Advanced Seminar in Contemporary Catholicism . He actively advises graduate students working at the intersection of Jewish studies, religious history, and gender studies. Labs, Teams & Future Directions While not laboratory-based, Marienberg collaborates with interdisciplinary working groups at the Frankel Institute and Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies. Future projects include a comparative study of Jewish and Catholic sexual ethics after Vatican II and a monograph on the reception of Leviticus 20:18 in medieval Christian exegesis.

Charlotte Elisheva Fonrobertمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Judaism
• Talmudic Literature
• Gender in Jewish Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Charlotte Elisheva Fonrobert is an Associate Professor at Stanford University's Department of Religious Studies, with courtesy appointments in Classics and German Studies. Her research explores intersections of Jewish culture, talmudic literature, and religious spatial dynamics. Stanford University: Department of Religious Studies Courtesy Appointments: Classics, German Studies Research Interests span: Gender constructions in Late Antique Jewish-Christian discourse Rabbinic legal/ritual frameworks vs Greco-Roman cultural contexts Orthodoxy/heterodoxy boundaries in religious traditions Space as conceptualized in talmudic literature Jewish diaspora formations and neighborhood identities Notable Publications analyze talmudic gender paradigms, comparative religious literature, and diasporic Jewish spatiality. Her current manuscript examines Replacing the Nation: Judaism, Diaspora and the Neighborhood . Awards : Salo Baron Prize for Best First Book in Jewish Studies (2000) Finalist, National Jewish Book Award in Jewish Scholarship She co-edited The Cambridge Companion to the Talmud and Rabbinic Literature with Martin Jaffee. Contact: fonrober@stanford.edu.

Jason Sion Mokhtarianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rabbinic Literature
• Iranian Studies
• Talmud in Sasanian Context
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jason Sion Mokhtarian is the Herbert and Stephanie Neuman Professor in Hebrew and Jewish Literature at Cornell University , affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences . His academic work bridges Rabbinic Literature , Iranian Studies , and Talmudic Analysis . Education : University of Chicago (undergraduate), University of California, Los Angeles (PhD in Ancient Iranian Studies and Late Antique Judaism) Research Focus : Talmud in Sasanian Persia, Jewish magic and medicine, Judeo-Persian texts, and cultural intersections between Zoroastrianism and Judaism. His scholarship integrates archaeology , philology , and comparative religious studies , highlighted by his analysis of Iranian loanwords in Talmudic folklore and Sasanian-era Jewish legal practices . Mokhtarian’s work has been recognized with a National Jewish Book Award finalist designation. Awards : Finalist, National Jewish Book Award in Scholarship (2015) Advising : Mentors undergraduate and graduate students in Jewish Studies and Iranian Studies at Cornell.

• Jewish Law
• Philosophy of Law
• Legal Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Moshe Halbertal is the Gruss Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and a Professor of Jewish Thought and Philosophy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His research focuses on Jewish Law, Philosophy of Law, and Biblical Studies. He holds a PhD from Hebrew University (1989) and was a Society of Fellows member at Harvard University (1988–1992). He has served as visiting professor at Harvard, Yale, and University of Pennsylvania Law Schools. Halbertal's work bridges legal philosophy, Jewish textual tradition, and political theory. Notable books include *Idolatry* (1992, co-authored with Avishai Margalit), *People of the Book* (1997), and *The Beginning of Politics* (2017, co-authored with Stephen Holmes). He explores themes such as legal theory, biblical political narratives, and the interplay between religion and modernity. His awards include the Michael Bruno Memorial Award and Goldstein-Goren Book Award. Courses taught at NYU include seminars on illiberalism in legal theory, biblical politics, and Talmudic approaches to punishment and repentance. Halbertal is also affiliated with multidisciplinary initiatives exploring Jewish thought and contemporary legal challenges.

Ron Naiweldمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Jewish Studies
• Rabbinic Literature
• Biblical Mythology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ron Naiweld is a CNRS Research Fellow at the Centre de Recherches Historiques (CRH) under the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) , specializing in Jewish Studies . His 2023 HDR defense on The manifestations of the biblical myth in history solidified his expertise in historical materialism and rabbinic ideology. He teaches courses such as Antisemitism, Anti-Antisemitism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Jewish Studies: God, History, Power , reflecting his focus on ethical frameworks and collective identities. Education : Doctorate in History (EHESS, 2005–2009), DEA in Jewish Studies (EHESS, 2004–2005), MA in Sociology (Tel Aviv U, 2002–2004), BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (Tel Aviv U, 1999–2003). His research bridges biblical myths with socio-political dynamics, evident in works like A Historical-Materialist Reading of Genesis 1-4 (2024) and The Age of the Parakletos (2021). Articles explore themes like the Rabbinization of societies, Neanderthal Jew mythologies, and Talmudic responses to Roman hegemony. While no students or awards are listed, his collaborative editing of Diversity and Rabbinization (2021) highlights his role in advancing late antique Jewish studies.

• Late Antique Religious History
• Talmudic Studies
• Quranic Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Holger Zellentin is a Professor of Religious Studies with a focus on Judaistics at the Faculty of Theology, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen. Previously, he held positions at the University of Cambridge, University of Nottingham, University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton University. His research bridges late antique Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions through literary and legal historical analysis. Education: PhD in Religion (Princeton University, 2007), MA in Religion and Classics (Princeton University, 2004), Doctoraal in Judaic Studies (University of Amsterdam, 2001), Doctoraal in Theology (University of Amsterdam, 2000), Diplôme des Études Universitaires Générales (Université des Sciences Humaines de Strasbourg, 1998). Zellentin’s work focuses on late antique religious history, particularly comparative legal cultures and textual interactions between talmudic, biblical, and quranic traditions. His research explores heresy, identity formation, and the reformation of Jewish and Christian legal frameworks in Islamic contexts. Recent publications analyze quranic reinterpretation of biblical laws, talmudic parodies of Christian texts, and late antique legal continuity across traditions. These works connect disciplines like religious studies, legal history, and literary criticism. Scientific Awards: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2014) ERC Consolidator Grant (2020-2025) Zellentin serves as Chair of the International Qur’anic Studies Association (IQSA) and was a board member of the British Association for Jewish Studies (BAJS). His career spans institutions in Germany, the UK, and the US, reflecting transnational academic collaboration.

• Talmudic Studies
• Jewish History
• Second Temple Period
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Vered Noam is a distinguished scholar in the Department of Jewish Philosophy and Talmud at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Humanities. She earned her Ph.D. in Talmud from the Hebrew University and has established herself as a leading authority in Talmudic studies and Second Temple period literature. Her research focuses on Talmudic Studies , Second Temple Period history, Rabbinic Literature , and the Hasmonean Dynasty . Professor Noam has made significant contributions to understanding the transition from Qumran to Rabbinic Judaism, ritual purity concepts, and historical Jewish texts like Megillat Ta'anit. Her work bridges ancient Jewish texts with their historical contexts and subsequent interpretations. Professor Noam's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on Second Temple period literature and its reception in rabbinic tradition. Her publications reveal expertise in comparative analysis between Josephus and rabbinic sources, Sadducean-rabbinic debates, and historical Jewish calendars. The progression of her work shows increasing sophistication in textual analysis and historical contextualization. Israel Prize for Talmudic Studies (2020) - First woman to ever win this prestigious award As a leading scholar in her field, Professor Noam has significantly advanced understanding of Jewish historical texts and their interpretation. Her work on Megillat Ta'anit represents a critical edition that has become a standard reference in the field, while her comparative studies of Josephus and rabbinic literature have opened new avenues for understanding Second Temple period Jewish historiography.

Michael L. Satlowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Judaism
• Digital Humanities
• Epigraphy
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Michael L. Satlow is a Professor of Religious Studies and Judaic Studies at Brown University, specializing in Early Judaism, digital humanities, and social history. He directs the Inscriptions of Israel/Palestine project and has held prestigious fellowships including the Guggenheim and Fulbright awards. His work bridges traditional scholarship with cutting-edge digital methodologies. Education: Ph.D. in Ancient Judaism (Jewish Theological Seminary of America), B.A. (Yale University) His research focuses on Jewish history from antiquity to Late Antiquity, with an emphasis on gender, sexuality, and methodological approaches to religious studies. Recent projects include computational analysis of rabbinic texts and machine learning applications in epigraphy. Satlow’s digital humanities work explores AI and inscriptions, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary innovation. Notable contributions include How the Bible Became Holy (2014) and edited volumes like Judaism and the Economy . He teaches courses ranging from ancient Jewish texts to modern religious ethics and digital humanities. Awards: ACLS Fellowship, Cogut Faculty Fellowships, NEH Public Scholars Fellowship Satlow’s grants include long-term funding from the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation for his inscription project. Collaborations with scholars like Michael Sperling highlight his team-oriented approach to research. His work often intersects with chemistry (e.g., crystallography studies) and pedagogical trends in higher education.

Mira Balbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Mediterranean Religious History
• Late Ancient Judaism
• Rabbinic Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mira Balberg is Professor of History at the University of California, San Diego, specializing in ancient Mediterranean religious history with primary focus on late ancient Judaism (200 BCE–500 CE). Her scholarship investigates cultural interactions between Jewish communities and Greco-Roman/Christian environments, particularly examining how rabbinic literature reinterpreted biblical frameworks through cross-cultural dialogues. PhD in Religious Studies from Stanford University (2011) Chair of the Department of History at UCSD Her research applies ritual theory and subjectivity studies to analyze transformations in rabbinic legal and narrative texts, including topics like: Redefinition of purity laws through Hellenistic medical concepts Cultural reimaginings of sacrificial practices Gerontological representations in Talmudic narratives Memory failures in halakhic construction Interactions between magic and legal discourse Material religion in rabbinic thought While emphasizing rabbinic literature's cultural complexity, her work also explores modern Israeli cultural productions and the post-secular relevance of religious studies frameworks.

Wojciech Kosiorمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Hebrew Bible
• Early Rabbinic Literature
• Angelology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wojciech Kosior is a researcher at the Department of Comparative Civilization Studies within the Centre for Comparative Studies of Civilisations at Jagiellonian University, Poland. He holds degrees in Jewish Studies from the Paideia Institute, Religious Studies, and Psychology from Jagiellonian University. Education: Jewish Studies (Paideia Institute) Religious Studies (Jagiellonian University) Psychology (Jagiellonian University) His research focuses on angelology, demonology, and apotropaism, cognitive science of religion, and digital humanities applications in religious text analysis. He specializes in Hebrew Bible, early rabbinic literature (Talmuds, Midrashes), Targums, Dead Sea Scrolls, and apocryphal texts. His work often intersects ancient religious traditions with modern quantitative and qualitative analysis. Key trends in his recent publications include systematic databases for supernatural entities (Elyonim veTachtonim project), cognitive theory of religion applications, and digital humanities tools in Jewish and Biblical studies. His work has been supported by grants from the National Science Centre (2018/31/D/HS1/00513) and Ministry of Science and Higher Education initiatives. While he has not explicitly listed scientific awards, his research has been funded through competitive grants. He manages significant projects like the Elyonim veTachtonim database and co-edits comparative religious studies outputs.

Cass Fisherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jewish Theology
• Rabbinic Literature
• Modern Jewish Thought
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cass Fisher is a Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida, specializing in Jewish theology and philosophy. His research bridges rabbinic theology, modern Jewish thought, and philosophical approaches to religious language, with particular focus on figures like Franz Rosenzweig. Fisher's scholarly interests center on: Theological reference and language in Judaism Rabbinic hermeneutics and theological discourse Modern Jewish philosophy (especially Rosenzweig and Soloveitchik) Pedagogical approaches in religious studies Intersections of continental philosophy and Jewish theology His publications demonstrate consistent focus on theological epistemology, divine attributes, and redemptive concepts across rabbinic and modern Jewish sources. Recent work shows growing engagement with comparative theology and religious language theory. Fisher actively contributes to academic pedagogy through workshops at the Wabash Center and University of Chicago Divinity School. He serves as senior editor for the St. Andrews Encyclopedia of Theology's Jewish theology section.

Tal Ilanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jewish History (Late Antiquity)
• Gender Studies in Rabbinic Literature
• Hebrew Bible Scholarship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tal Ilan (born 1956) is an Israeli historian and Hebrew scholar specializing in Jewish history of Late Antiquity. Since 2003, she has held a professorship at the Institute for Jewish Studies of the Free University of Berlin. PhD from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (completed after Menahem Stern's death under Isaiah Gafni) Visiting professorships at Harvard, Yale, Oxford, and Frankfurt universities Her research focuses on gender aspects in Rabbinic literature and the Hebrew Bible , combined with extensive work in Jewish Onomastics through her multi-volume Lexicon of Jewish Names. The feminist commentary on the Babylonian Talmud represents a groundbreaking contribution to Jewish feminist theology. Key research projects include: Lexicon of Jewish Names : Comprehensive database of Jewish names from Palestine and Diaspora Lectio difficilior : Co-edited the first European online journal for feminist exegesis

Daniel Schumannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• New Testament Studies
• Ancient Judaism
• Rabbinic Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Schumann is a Research Fellow in New Testament and Ancient Judaism at the Protestant Theology Faculty of Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. He completed his theological studies in Jena and Leipzig (2002-2011), with additional studies in rabbinic literature at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem (2006-2007). He earned his doctorate summa cum laude in 2018 and has held research positions at prestigious institutions including Oxford University (as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow and Keble Research Associate) and the Centre for the Study of the Bible in the Humanities. Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (2020-present): Research position under Prof. Dr. Tilly Oxford University (2018-2020): Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow University of Münster (2014-2018): Research position under Prof. Dr. L. Doering University of Tübingen (2012-2014): Research position under Prof. Dr. M. Tilly University of Leipzig (2011-2012): Research position under Prof. Dr. R. Lux Schumann's research focuses on the intersection of New Testament studies and Ancient Judaism, with particular expertise in Rabbinic literature, Second Temple Judaism, and early Christian origins. His work demonstrates how Jewish and Christian traditions developed in dialogue with each other, especially regarding topics like vows, exodus narratives, and anthropological concepts. His scholarship combines textual criticism with historical analysis to illuminate the complex relationship between early Judaism and Christianity. His publications reveal a consistent interest in how Jewish traditions influenced early Christian thought, particularly in Pauline literature and the development of early Christian identity. Schumann's work on the Tosefta and Mishnah provides valuable insights into rabbinic approaches to religious practice that contextualize early Christian developments. Hanns-Lilje-Preis (2020) Schumann has successfully secured significant research funding, including a European Research Council grant (Horizon 2020) for his project on the Dead Sea Scrolls and cognate literature, with total third-party funding amounting to approximately 200,000 euros. His current habilitation project focuses on 'Romans 7 in Context.' He is affiliated with several scholarly societies including the Society of Biblical Literature and the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas.