Department of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies

People

Faculty

Carl Sharif El-Tobgui
Carl Sharif El-Tobgui
NEJS Department Chair and Director of the Arabic Language Program
Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies
781-736-2071 Lown 206
Office Hours: By Appointment

Expertise: Islamic thought, theology, law and jurisprudence; Arabic language (Qur'anic, classical, and modern); and Classical Arabic literature and poetry

Hanan El-Sayed Khashaba
Hanan El-Sayed Khashaba
Senior Lecturer in Arabic
781-736-2973 Lown 207
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 9 - 10 a.m. (and by appointment)

Expertise: Arabic language

Staff

Jodie Parmer
Jodie Parmer
Academic Administrator with Graduate Guidance for the NEJS and CEMS Departments, as well as the University Writing Program
781-736-2950 Lown 211
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 - 5:00, Friday, 9:00 - 2:00 (Remote on Tuesdays and Friday after 2:00)

Arabic Undergraduate Departmental Representatives

Allan Feldman
Allan Feldman
Arabic Undergraduate Departmental Representative

Allan is a junior majoring in both Economics and Near Eastern & Judaic Studies on the Arabic & Islamic Studies track. Originally from the Bay Area in California, Allan grew up within a cultural melting pot and has loved to immerse himself within new cultures—currently, he is learning Arabic and hopes to travel the Middle East. Outside of his studies, you can find Allan riding his bike for the Brandeis Club Cycling and Triathlon team, going on runs, or trying (and ranking) new restaurants. He is excited to spread his passions and help you excel and find yours!

Dalia Skolnick
Dalia Skolnick
Arabic Undergraduate Departmental Representative

Dalia is a senior at Brandeis, majoring in WGS with a minor in Arabic. Originally from Maryland, she has enjoyed her time in Boston these past few years, and is looking forward to engaging more students in the study of Arabic!