YEAR IN REVIEW | BERNARD REVEL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES | SCHOLARSHIP • TORAH • WISDOM • THOUGHT
As we reflect on the milestones of the past year, I am pleased to share with you a few of the highlights of a year of growth and success at BRGS PhD program. One of the standout features of our academic year was our PhD lunch series, where students had the chance to study with distinguished scholars, including Professors Elliot R. Wolfson, Anne Albert, and Shalem Yahalom. We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our students who participated in the speaker series at the Jewish Center of the Upper West Side. Miriam Zami, Binyamin Goldstein, and Jennifer Seligman presented their research, showcasing the depth of scholarship emerging from our PhD program. Finally, we extend a mazal tov to Dr. Yosef Yanetz on the successful completion of his doctorate and are confident that Dr. Yanetz will continue to make significant contributions to the field of Jewish Studies in the years to come. In my new capacity as Director of External Programming, I am excited
to provide an overview of two new programs at BRGS: the “Hebraic Scholars Program for Christians” and a Certificate Program geared towards South Korean students. The “Hebraic Scholars Program for Christians,” which is a partnership between BRGS and the Philos Project, provides a unique pathway to a MA degree for Christian students interested in Jewish Studies. Our first cohort of students is now in their third semester of the program and their enthusiasm and commitment to Jewish studies scholarship has greatly enhanced our graduate school. Our Certificate Program for South Korean students, which was conceived by BRGS-graduate Dr. Jeong Mun Heo, who is now a Lecturer at BRGS and the guiding force behind the program, has already begun to attract a cohort of talented students. This program promotes a unique cultural exchange, unavailable anywhere else, and underscores the global appeal of our curriculum. The past year has been one of growth and success, which we are looking forward to building on in the year to come. With best wishes,
Jonathan V. Dauber, PhD Associate Professor of Jewish Mysticism Director of the PhD Program Director of External Programming
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