Professor Dr. David Jacobson

Biography

David C. Jacobson is a Professor of Judaic Studies at Brown University, where he focuses on the relationship between modern Hebrew literature and Jewish tradition. His extensive research includes interpretations of contemporary Israeli poetry and its connections to the Jewish tradition. Jacobson has published several significant works, including 'Modern Midrash: Retelling Traditional Jewish Narratives Twentieth-Century Hebrew Writers' and 'Creator, Listening?: Israeli Poets God Prayer'. Through these publications, he examines how various literary figures depict themes relevant to Jewish culture and contemporary issues, such as the Arab-Israeli conflict. He has also explored Talmudic stories within modern Israeli culture in his book 'Charm Wise Hesitancy: Talmudic Stories Contemporary Israeli Culture'. In addition to his research, Jacobson teaches various subjects including Israeli literature, Holocaust literature, and the narratives surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His academic background includes a PhD from the University of Michigan and he has previously held positions at institutions such as Ben-Gurion University and Wesleyan University.

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