We are pleased to spotlight the contributions of Frankel Center faculty and fellows in the newest edition of AJS Perspectives: The Rainbow Issue. Read the full issue online here!
This timely issue, guest edited by Bryan K. Roby, Head Fellow of the 2024-25 Frankel Institute "Jewish/Queer/Trans," is devoted to LGBTQIA+ Jewish experiences and scholarship and offers a vibrant and intersectional exploration of queer identities, histories, and communities within Jewish studies. It is enriched by contributions from a distinguished group of scholars, including 2024-25 Institute Fellows Iris Rachamimov, Adi Saleem, Marce Butierrez, and Golan Moskowitz. Additional contributors include Olga Gershenson, Co-Head Fellow of the upcoming 2025-26 Frankel Institute Theme Year, "Jews and Media," and Frankel Center faculty member Scott Spector, Professor of History, Germanic Studies, and Judaic Studies.
This issue of AJS Perspectives represents a vital step forward in amplifying diverse voices and expanding the conversation around inclusivity and representation in Jewish studies. In Roby's own words, "this special 'Rainbow' issue attempts to provide a little light for a nation facing dark times."
Read the full issue and join us in celebrating this significant contribution to the field!
