Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg, Ph.D.

Chair of the Jewish Mysticism Department, Program Director of the AOP Beloved Land: Israel and Palestine Program, Director of Studies, and a Member of the Academic VAAD

Reb Elliot (he/הוא) is a scholar and practitioner of Jewish mysticism and Hasidut bringing experiential learning to his classes. With a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and a distinguished career as an Associate Professor of Jewish Thought at the University of Michigan, Rabbi Ginsburg is renowned for his groundbreaking research on the mystical celebration of Sabbath in classical Kabbalah. Through his engaging lectures and critical commentary, Rabbi Ginsburg invites students to explore the profound teachings of Jewish mysticism and discover new depths of spiritual insight. Rabbi Ginsburg’s classes help to unlock the secrets of the mystical tradition.