Zev Eleff
Historian, author, and the president of Gratz College. Expert in American Jewish history, sports, and Modern Orthodox history.
Top 3 podcasts with Zev Eleff
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 15min
Zev Eleff et al. eds., "The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Law" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Chaim Saiman, Chair in Jewish Law at Villanova, Roberta Rosenthal Kwall, law scholar at DePaul, and Zev Eleff, historian and president of Gratz College, discuss The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Law. They trace the handbook's origins and interdisciplinary, law-centered aims. They compare halakhah across traditions, explore modern challenges like family, denomination differences, authority, and the future of transmission.
Feb 8, 2026 • 19min
SmallTalk: Football, Antisemitism, and Harvard: The Story of Arnold Horween (with Dr. Zev Eleff)
Dr. Zev Eleff, historian and author of Died in Crimson, explores Arnold Harwin — a 1920s football star whose career touched sports, Jewish identity, and Harvard. He discusses archival discoveries, Harwin’s athletic fame and pseudonymous NFL stint, campus antisemitism documented in Harvard records, and how family and opportunity shaped Harwin’s legacy. Short, engaging, and full of historical twists.
May 14, 2024 • 2h 8min
Zev Eleff: Is This the End of American Judaism? [Denominations 1/5]
Zev Eleff, historian and president of Gratz College, explores the evolution of American Jewish denominations and their significance. He discusses how these movements arose and their contributions to Jewish identity today. Eleff urges a re-examination of Jewish meaning amidst rising antisemitism and societal divides. He shares insights on Israel's shifting perceptions and the growing gap between secularism and traditional practices. This engaging talk encourages dialogue and inclusivity within the diverse American Jewish community.
