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Elisha Russ-Fishbane

Associate Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at NYU and Research Director of NYU's Center for the Study of Antisemitism. Scholar of medieval Jewish history focusing on Jewish-Muslim and Jewish-Christian interaction and exchange.

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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 1min

The Golden Era of Jewish-Muslim Dialogue: What Can We Learn Today? with Elisha Russ-Fishbane | Ep 25

Elisha Russ-Fishbane, an Associate Professor at NYU and an expert in Jewish-Muslim relations, shares his unique academic journey shaped by a passion for Greco-Roman literature and the aftermath of September 11. He explores historical Jewish-Muslim dialogues, particularly the significant contributions of Maimonides to interfaith understanding. Elisha discusses the challenges of academia, emphasizing the importance of intellectual humility and fostering genuine connections, while reflecting on the broader purpose of education beyond mere career outcomes.