Dr. Justin Lewis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Justin Jaron Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts, specializing in Jewish Studies at the University of Manitoba. He has a PhD in Post-Biblical Hebrew Language Literature from the University of Toronto and was trained as a Rabbi at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. With a strong commitment to teaching and research, his focus includes courses like Religion and Sexuality, Introduction to Judaism, and Kabbalah. Previously, he served as a congregational rabbi and director of Jewish Studies at Queen's University. His research interests revolve around storytelling, particularly within Hasidic Judaism, and he explores themes of religion, gender, and sexuality in the context of Jewish thought. He is actively involved in outreach, facilitating storytelling in various community settings, and is currently cataloguing a significant book collection related to Jewish studies in Winnipeg.

Research Interests

Storytelling Hasidic Judaism Winnipeg's Jewish history Religion Gender Sexuality

Courses

Religion and Sexuality Introduction to Judaism Hebrew Bible Storytelling Religion Atheism Kabbalah: Magic, Mythology, Mysticism

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.