The “Frankely Judaic” podcast explores some of the newest research being conducted at the University of Michigan in Judaic Studies. Each episode of "Frankely Judaic" presents the research of faculty, fellows, or students in interesting and creative segments, showing how humanities research is relevant to listeners' lives today. The show is hosted by Jeremy Shere from NPR’s “A Moment of Science” and “Sound Medicine.” After graduating from the University of Michigan, Shere completed a PhD in English and Jewish Studies at Indiana University. He is also the author of Renewable: The World-Changing Power of Alternative Energy.
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2025-26 Jews and Media
We seek to understand the roles Jews have played in the production, distribution, and consumption of media throughout history, and to study the representation of Jews in various media, both traditional and digital. By including a wide range of media, we aim to examine the dynamic relationship between Jews and media, their impact on Jewish/non-Jewish relations, and their role in shaping concepts of Jewishness globally. We are interested in the evolving boundaries of religious traditions, ideas of belonging, migration, nationalism, capitalism, race, gender, and the transformation of Israel and the diaspora.
