With the start of the 2021-22 school year upon us, we are highlighting new and returning members of our faculty who will be with us this semester. Click here to see all of the posts in this series.
Today we’re talking with returning faculty member, Dr. Gil Graff, who will be teaching Survey of Jewish History this fall.
Q1) Where do you live?
I live in West Los Angeles, in the Beverlywood neighborhood.
Q2) What fills your time when you’re not teaching at AJRCA?
Q3) What is one thing about AJRCA that you a) enjoyed during the previous experience(s) with the Academy and b) are looking forward to as you return?
Over the decade during which I previously taught at AJRCA, the most enjoyable and memorable dimension of the experience was the students I encountered. The opportunity of engaging with students of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and professional pursuits seeking both knowledge and meaning through Jewish study was quite remarkable and uplifting. I would be remiss in not also noting that the faculty at AJRCA is diverse, congenial, and passionate about teaching those eager to learn. I invariably learned from students as well as faculty each semester, and I look forward to doing so, again, in the new term.
Welcome Gil!