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Zvi Leshem

Collection Head, Gershom Scholem Collection for Kabbalah Research, Judaica Reference Librarian at National Library of Israel
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Expert in Jewish philosophy, history, and literature with a PhD from Bar-Ilan University.
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Location
Jerusalem District, Israel, IL
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Hebrew Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Aramaic Professional working proficiency
  • Yiddish Elementary proficiency
Skills
  • Academic Libraries
  • Digital Libraries
  • Public Speaking
  • Information Literacy
  • Teaching
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Zvi Leshem is a seasoned academic librarian and educator with expertise in Jewish philosophy, history, and literature. He has held various roles, including Collection Head at the National Library of Israel, Rabbi at Bar-Ilan University, and Associate Dean at Nishmat. Zvi has a strong background in Jewish studies, philosophy, and education, with a PhD in Jewish Philosophy from Bar-Ilan University.

Credentials

  • Certificate in Library and Information Science
    David Yellin College of Education
    Jan, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Halachah and Women's Health Issues
    Machon Puah and Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu
    Jan, 1999
    - Apr, 2026
  • Jewish Ritual Scribe and Scribal Checker
    Vaad Mishmeret Stam, Merkaz Shomrei Stam, Rabbi Zalman Nehemia Goldberg, Rabbi Mordechai Friedlander
    Jan, 1990
    - Apr, 2026
  • Authorization to serve as a Neighborhood Rabbi
    Chief Rabbi Avraham Shapira
    Jan, 1987
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • National Library of Israel
    • Jerusalem Israel
    • Collection Head, Gershom Scholem Collection for Kabbalah Research, Judaica Reference Librarian
      • Jul 2011 - Present
      • Jerusalem Israel

      Collection development, Reference, Staff management, Rare books, Representing the collection in verbal and written presentations. Digitization policy.

  • Freelance
    • Israel
    • Contributor, the Encyclopedia Hebraica, Second Edition
      • Jan 2020 - Present
      • Israel

  • Shirat Shlomo Congregation
    • Efrat Israel
    • Congregational Rabbi
      • 2001 - 2013
      • Efrat Israel

      Teaching, giving sermons, counselling, Jewish legal guidance for the community and for individuals, special programs.

  • Bar-Ilan University
    • Ramat-Gan
    • Rabbi of the Anglo Student Community
      • 2008 - 2011
      • Ramat-Gan

      I served as the Rabbi for the large community of English speaking students at Bar-Ilan as part of the Campus Rabbi's programming. I gave weekly classes, planned programs, counselled students and participated in campus Shabbat and holiday events.

  • Nishmat
    • Jerusalem Israel
    • Associate Dean and Director of Overseas Programs
      • 1990 - 2009
      • Jerusalem Israel

      Direction of all educational programs, especially overseas programs, teaching, recruiting students, short term programs, curriculum development, recruiting and directing faculty.

Education

  • 2003 - 2007
    Bar-Ilan University
    PhD, Jewish Philosophy
  • 2001 - 2003
    The Mandel School for Educational Leadership
    Certificate, Educational Philosophy and Jewish Education
  • 1998 - 2002
    Touro University
    M.A., Jewish History and Philosophy
  • 1979 - 1987
    Yeshivat HaMivtar
    Rabbinic Ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel (R. Avraham Shapira, R. Mordechai Eliyahu), Talmud and Jewish Law
  • 1975 - 1979
    Columbia University
    B.A, Jewish and European History
  • 1975 - 1979
    the Jewish Theological Seminary
    B.A, Talmud and Rabbinic Literature
  • 1972 - 1975
    North Central High School, Washington Township, Indiana
    High School, Social Sciences

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