Bernie is the President and Director of Harvard Hillel. His life-work is devoted to fostering interaction between diverse kinds of Jews; between different generations; and between the academy and the community at large. His educational career focuses on making the classical sources of Judaism accessible and relevant, on leadership education, and on the exploration of Jewish identity in Israel. He received his B.A. in literature from Wesleyan University, an M.A. in contemporary Jewish thought from Brandeis University, and a Ph.D. in Jewish philosophy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His doctorate explores the relationship between the philosophy of Maimonides and modern Jewish thought.

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