Humanities & Social Science Academics
Scholars in history, psychology, Jewish studies and the social sciences whose profiles appear in the directory.
Biographies and source links distinguish professional background, Jewish identity, support for Israel, and criticism of government policy. Inclusion does not imply identical views or affiliation with this network. Portraits are AI-assisted illustrations.
Michael Oren: Historian and former Israeli ambassador to the United States. His books include Six Days of War, Power, Faith, and Fantasy, and Ally. Source: publisher biography; biographical dates.
Daniel Gordis: Author, Shalem College co-founder and Koret Distinguished Fellow, and writer of Israel from the Inside, focusing on Israel and Zionism. Source: author biography; Jewish Book Council; biographical dates.
Jeffrey Herf: Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland; his work examines modern Germany, antisemitism and the establishment of Israel, including Israel’s Moment. Source: University of Maryland; biographical dates.
Deborah Lipstadt: Holocaust historian and University Distinguished Professor at Emory; formerly U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. In 2026 she founded an Emory institute addressing antisemitism. Source: Emory University; birth year in her witness statement.
Shai Davidai: Social psychologist and public advocate against antisemitism; formerly an assistant professor at Columbia Business School, which he left in July 2025. His birth year has not been reliably verified and is omitted. Source: official biography; departure reporting.
These five portraits are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs. Herf’s illustration uses his university portrait as a reference.
Saul Friedländer: Holocaust historian and survivor who immigrated to Israel in 1948. His political work included service to Zionist institutions and later involvement in Peace Now. Source; biographical background.
