Israel Shahak

Israel Shahak was a renowned professor of Jewish studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He was a leading expert on Jewish history and culture, and wrote extensively on the subject. Shahak was known for his critical approach to Jewish studies and his critiques of Jewish orthodoxy. He was a prolific writer and published several books on Jewish history and culture. Shahak passed away in 2014, but his work continues to be widely read and studied.