Menachem Ben-Sasson Israeli historian, professor Date of Birth: 07.07.1951 Country: Israel

Content:

1. Distinguished Historian and Educator
2. Early Life and Military Service
3. Academic Career
4. - Postdoctoral studies at the University of Cambridge.
5. Public Service
6. Other Roles:

Distinguished Historian and Educator

Menachem Ben-Sasson is a renowned Israeli historian and educator who has made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Jewish history and culture.

Early Life and Military Service

Born in Jerusalem, Menachem Ben-Sasson served in the Israeli Defense Forces as part of the Nahal Brigade in Kibbutz Ein Tzurim and later in the artillery corps.

Academic Career

Education:

- Earned degrees in Jewish history and Jewish philosophy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1973-1975).

- Completed his doctorate in Jewish history and Islamic studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1976-1982).

- Postdoctoral studies at the University of Cambridge.

Professorship and Leadership:
- Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (since 1997).
- Rector of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1997-2001).

- Director of the Ben-Zvi Institute for the Study of Jewish Communities in the East (since 2004).

Public Service

Political Career:
- Member of the 17th Knesset (2006-2009) as part of the Kadima party.

- Chairman of the Education Committee and the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee on Illegal Phone Calls.

Other Roles:

- Chairman of the Education Commission at the Yad Vashem Memorial.
- Member of the Yad Vashem Museum's Board of Governors.

History

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