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
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.
More About Leah GarrettADMINISTRATION
Professor and Hebrew Administrator
Yitzhak Berger teaches courses on the Jewish Bible at Hunter College.
Doctoral Lecturer and Hebrew Coordinator
Doron Friedman runs the Hebrew language program for Hunter.
Center for Jewish Studies Administrative and Programming Assistant
Jennie Reich Litzky is a Administrative and Programming Assistant for the JSC.
Interim Director of Jewish Studies 2024-2025 AY and Associate Professor
Schneur Zalman Newfield is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Jewish Studies at Hunter College.
FACULTY
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Adjunct Lecturer
Adjunct Professor
Interim Director of Jewish Studies 2024-2025 AY and Associate Professor
Adjunct Associate Professor
Professor of Jewish History, Emeritus
Adjunct Professor
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Doctoral Lecturer