With the start of the 2021-22 school year upon us, we are highlighting new members of our faculty who will be visiting us this semester. Click here to see all of the posts in this series.
Today we’re talking with Medieval and Early Modern Jewish History instructor Jessie Stoolman.
Q1) Where do you live?
I live on unceded Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho lands (Denver, Colorado).
Q2) What fills your time when you’re not teaching at AJRCA?
Q3) What is it about AJRCA that drew your interest to teaching at the Academy?
I was drawn to teaching at AJRCA because I firmly believe that academic experiences, knowledge, and education should be accessible to all and can be applicable to anyone’s life. Likewise, on a personal level, I have always appreciated entering spaces dedicated to Jewish spirituality that also recognize the importance of knowing history. I look forward to examining the possibilities for inclusion of history in the work of Jewish spiritual leaders at AJRCA.
Welcome Jessie!