Howard Lupovitch
Professor
Director, Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies
313-577-7679
3139 Faculty/Administration Building (FAB)
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Howard Lupovitch
Professor Howard Lupovitch is professor of history and director of the Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic Studies. He specializes in modern Jewish history, specifically the Jews of Hungary and the Habsburg Monarchy. He recently completed a history of the Jews of Budapest and is currently writing a history of the Neolog Movement, Hungarian Jewry's progressive wing.
Research interest(s)/area of expertise
- Jews of Hungary and the Habsburg monarchy
- Urban Jewish history
- Urban history
Education
- Ph.D. in History, Columbia University, 1996
- M.A. in History, University of Michigan, 1987
- B.A. in History and Music, University of Michigan, 1986
News mentions
- Revival of Parade comes to Detroit: The blood libel that still bleeds
- Michiganders react to potential Israel, Hamas ceasefire
- Israel & Hamas reach a cease fire & hostage release agreement
- Trump’s selection of Middle East adviser Boulos prompts divisions in Metro Detroit
- Highlights from the 2024 ADL Walk Against Hate
- A shared look at the conflict in the Middle East
- Hezzbolah fires missles at Israel... Tensions continue to mount
- Should Israel accept the ceasefire offer from Hamas?
- Donald Trump gives Israel advice on the Gaza war
- Rashida Tlaib voted against Israel's right to exist
- Israeli-Hamas cease fire and when the hostages might be released
- WSU professor Howard Lupovitch on Israel-Hamas
- Wayne State University experts provide context on war in Palestine after weekend attack kills 900
- JHSM to Honor Howard Lupovitch with Simons Award
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: What is fueling the escalating violence?
- Rep. Tlaib on Family in Palestine: “They Just Want to Live”
Selected publications
- Transleithanian Paradise: A History of the Budapest Jewish Community, 1738-1938 (Purdue University Press: 2022)