Rabbi Dr. Michael Shmidman

Rabbi Dr. Michael Shmidman is a professor of Talmudic studies and director of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a leading expert on Jewish law and history, and has written extensively on these topics. Rabbi Shmidman has taught at several universities, including Harvard and Yale, and has been a visiting scholar at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has received several awards for his work on Jewish law and history. Rabbi Shmidman is also a practicing rabbi and has served as a chaplain at several hospitals and universities. He is known for his engaging and accessible teaching style, and has been praised for his ability to make complex topics accessible to a broad audience.