Center for Jewish History Announces New Chair of Academic Advisory Council Launch New Institute for Advanced Israel Studies

New York, NY (September 09, 2024)

The Center for Jewish History is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Daniel Schwartz as the new Chair of its Academic Advisory Council, succeeding Professor Jeffrey Veidlinger, who has served in the role since 2021.

A distinguished scholar at The George Washington University, Professor Schwartz brings a wealth of knowledge in modern Jewish history -- both European and American -- along with specializations in intellectual, cultural, and urban history. His acclaimed works include The First Modern Jew: Spinoza and the History of an Image and Ghetto: The History of a Word. We are excited to have him lead our efforts in fostering academic excellence and strengthening the bridge between scholarship and the Center’s mission.

Gavriel Rosenfeld, President of the Center for Jewish History, welcomed Schwartz’s appointment, stating, “Daniel Schwartz is an exemplary scholar whose deep expertise and innovative research will provide invaluable leadership to the Academic Advisory Council. We are confident that his guidance will enhance the Center’s academic mission and further solidify its role as a leading research institution.” 

Jeffrey Veidlinger, whom Schwartz succeeds, is the Joseph Brodsky Collegiate Professor of History and Judaic Studies and Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute at the University of Michigan. Professor Veidlinger has provided invaluable service as Chair of the Academic Advisory Council since 2021, during which time he has strengthened the Center’s academic mission and initiatives. 

Rosenfeld expressed his gratitude for Veidlinger’s leadership, stating, “We are deeply grateful to Jeffrey Veidlinger for his outstanding service as Chair of the Academic Advisory Council. His guidance has been instrumental in enhancing the Center’s role as a preeminent research institution. We thank him for his dedication and commitment over the past three years.” 

The Academic Advisory Council provides vital insight into the Center’s scholarly initiatives, ensuring the Center remains a dynamic hub for academic research and dialogue.