Faculty
The cross-disciplinary faculty of Hebrew and Jewish Studies includes dedicated scholars of religion, history, language and the arts, who work every day to deepen students’ understanding of the Jewish experience and its impact on the ancient and modern world.
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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Professor and Hebrew Administrator
Yitzhak Berger teaches courses on the Jewish Bible at Hunter College.