Richard I. Cohen

Richard I. Cohen is a renowned Israeli historian, currently serving as a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He holds the distinguished Paulette and Claude Kelman Chair in French Jewry Studies within the Department of Jewish History. His academic expertise lies in the modern period history of Jews in Western and Central Europe, with a particular focus on the Jewish community in France.

Cohen's research interests extend to various fields, including art history, Jewish historiography, and the Holocaust. Through his work, he has made significant contributions to the understanding of Jewish history and culture in Europe. As a leading scholar in his field, Cohen continues to advance knowledge and insight into the complex and multifaceted experiences of Jewish communities in the modern era.