From the monthly archives: May 2013

Revel Professor Ephraim Kanarfogel Wins Goren-Goldstein Book Award For The Intellectual History and Rabbinic Culture of Medieval Ashkenaz

On May 28, 2013 · In News, Publications

Dr. Ephraim Kanarfogel, E. Billi Ivry Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University, has won the 2013 Goren-Goldstein book award from the Center for Jewish Thought at Ben-Gurion University for his recent publication The Intellectual History and Rabbinic Culture of Medieval Ashkenaz, which was published by Wayne State University Press in December 2012.

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Meet Vukan Marinkovic: Revel PhD Candidate, Zagreb Jewish Philosophy Scholar and Music Director

On May 28, 2013 · In Faculty, Student and Alumni Profiles

Born in Zagreb in 1980, Vukan Marinkovic was already quite accomplished before joining Revel, where he is currently studying toward his PhD in modern Jewish philosophy. Having found his Jewish roots in his native Croatia, Vukan earned a double MA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Družba Isusova, a Jesuit school, writing his thesis […]

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Graduate Profile: Willie Roth, Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies and RIETS

On May 22, 2013 · In Faculty, Student and Alumni Profiles

Name: Willie Roth

School: Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS)

Hometown: Teaneck, NJ

Passion: Halakha and law

What is unique about semikha studies at RIETS?

RIETS is the only place where a rabbinical student can learn from first-rate talmidei chachamim [Torah scholars], poskim [deciders of Jewish law], rabbanim and mental health professionals all […]

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Graduate Profile: Shira Weiss, Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies

On May 21, 2013 · In Faculty, Student and Alumni Profiles

Name: Shira Weiss

School: Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies

Hometown: Southfield, Michigan

Passion: Jewish philosophy

 

 

At Revel, you earned both a master’s and doctoral degree. What fascinates you about Judaic studies?

An Orthodox upbringing and education had given me a firm religious foundation, but I sought to […]

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Fourth Annual Revel Shabbaton

On May 21, 2013 · In Lectures and Activities, News

Revel’s fourth annual Shabbaton, held on April 26-27th, Shabbat Parashat Emor, in Washington Heights, proved to be a wonderful enhancement for the Revel student community, bringing together Revel students of all majors in an informal setting with Professors Mordechai Cohen and Daniel Rynhold.

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