Barry Trachtenberg

Barry Trachtenberg is the Michael R. and Deborah K. Rubin Presidential Chair of Jewish History at Wake Forest University. His scholarly focus includes Jewish history, Holocaust studies, and the intersection of antisemitism and politics. Trachtenberg is known for his critical perspectives on Zionism, examining its impact on global Jewish communities and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He regularly speaks and writes on these topics, advocating for nuanced and critical historical analysis. His academic work often challenges conventional narratives, contributing to broader conversations on Jewish identity, history, and dissent against institutional and state policies, particularly those of Israel.