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Profiles
JONATHAN STRAUS
I live in Toronto. I have always wanted to return to school for formal studies in Jewish Philosophy. Revel’s online option provided the flexibility I need to be able to fit coursework into my schedule without any compromise on the quality of education. While I expected the faculty to be incredible scholars,
NETI PENSTEIN
I currently live in Washington Heights but am originally from Bergenfield, NJ. I am studying Jewish Philosophy at Revel. When I worked on my under- graduate thesis, I engaged with the work of the Revel Dean, Dr. Daniel Rynhold. I was very excited, therefore, to have the opportunity to take his courses,
I was surprised by how generous they were with their time and how invested they were in my success. They were available to discuss ideas, read drafts and provide invaluable guidance as I progressed through my studies. Thanks to their advice and encouragement I decided to continue my studies and will be attending the doctoral program at Revel this upcoming semester.
and work on my dissertation with him. One thing that I particularly appreciate about Revel, is that the small class size gives us the opportunity to have lively in-class discussions and to build relationships with professors.
Congratulations to our new PhD
WENDY SHINAR
I’m a wife, mom, entrepreneur, and music educator from San Diego, California. After years of studying sacred scriptures in their original languages on my own, I decided to formalize my training and pursue answers to my many questions. I am fascinated by how meaning and theological significance are embedded
DR. RAIZI GRUENEBAUM-CZECHIK
The Limits of Hybridity: An Intellectual Biography of Rabbi Yehuda Leib Don Yihyeh
in language itself and tie Scripture together in a beautiful tapestry. I appreciate the diverse backgrounds of my classmates and the openness of my professors to my questions and perspectives. My MA in Jewish Studies at Bernard Revel is the next step in my longer journey of research and curriculum development in the Jewish- Christian space. This last year has been very fulfilling and has confirmed that I am in the best environment for my unique curiosities.
Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies Furst Hall, 500 West 185th Street New York, NY 10033
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