The Endowment of Four ACJC Research Chairs
The development and establishment of four endowed research Chairs in the ACJC represents a remarkable partnership between the university and the community. With this partnership, the ACJC is set to become an international centre in Jewish studies specialising in research, teaching and community education.
Each of the Chairs will support the four major lines of Jewish civilisation and lead the Centre in creating a research and teaching environment based on excellence. The four Chairs are:
- The Pratt Foundation Chair in Jewish Civilisation, currently held by Professor Andrew Markus.
- The Leon Liberman Chair in Modern Israel, endowed through the generosity of Lee Liberman. This Chair is held by Professor Fania Oz-Salzberger and supports a range of visiting academics from Israel, a postdoctoral fellow, and scholarships for students to conduct research in Israel.
- The Loti Smorgon Chair in Jewish Culture and Life, held by Professor Leah Garrett.
- The fourth Chair, endowed by Bori and Helen Liberman, will be filled in 2009 and is in Jewish History and Thought.