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Faculty

Hebrew faculty includes celebrated authors, translators and scholars of Jewish history, literature, language, biblical study, music and film.

Director

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Leah Garrett
The Larry A. and Klara Silverstein Chair in Jewish Studies and Director of Hebrew and Jewish Studies

Author of five books on literature and history and numerous essays and articles, Dr. Leah Garrett, was named inaugural director of the Jewish Studies Center in 2018.

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Faculty & Administration

Yitzhak Berger
Professor and Hebrew Administrator

Yitzhak Berger teaches courses on the Jewish Bible at Hunter College.

Doron Friedman
Doctoral Lecturer and Hebrew Coordinator

Doron Friedman runs the Hebrew language program for Hunter.