Simon Rabinovitch

Simon Rabinovitch, Stotsky Associate Professor of Jewish Historical and Cultural Studies at Northeastern University, unpacks the intricate relationship between Jewish sovereignty and religious freedom. He explores the evolution of Jewish identity through legal frameworks and discusses a significant South African court case that challenges individual versus collective rights. Rabinovitch analyzes the ongoing complexities of Jewish autonomy in diverse contexts, including a family's legal battle in Israel, revealing how these themes resonate within modern Jewish life.