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Ethan Katz is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley. His scholarship focuses on the modern Jewish experience, particularly in the context of Late Modern Europe. Katz is recognized as a leading scholar on the history of Jews and Muslims in France, exploring themes of exclusion, belonging, and inter-ethnic relations. His influential book, 'Burdens of Brotherhood: Jews and Muslims in North Africa and France' (Harvard University Press, 2015), examines the complex historical relationships between these communities. Additionally, Katz has co-edited volumes that reframe Jewish history in light of colonial studies and serves as a prominent voice in contemporary discussions around antisemitism and Jewish education. He has co-founded initiatives aimed at combating antisemitism on university campuses. Katz regularly teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing Jewish history, Jewish law, and Jewish-Muslim encounters, from a transnational perspective. He is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and advising prospective students in their application processes.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching courses in Jewish history and conducting research.
University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH
Contributed to the history department by teaching and researching Jewish studies.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem • Jerusalem
Engaged in research on Jewish history and contemporary Jewry.
University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH
Focused on modern Jewish history and cultural studies.
University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI
Provided instruction in Jewish history.
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