Howard Lupovitch

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

• Trump’s selection of Middle East adviser Boulos prompts divisions in Metro Detroit
• Highlights from the 2024 ADL Walk Against Hate
• 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
• IsraeliHamas 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)

Citation index

• ResearchGate

Courses taught by Howard Lupovitch

Winter Term 2025 (future)

• HIS2050 - Modern America: Since 1877

Fall Term 2024

• HIS3995 - Special Topics in History
• HON4250 - Seminar: Global Perspectives on Historical Studies

Winter Term 2024

• HIS5460 - History of the Holocaust
• HIS7465 - Readings in the History of the Holocaust

Fall Term 2023

• HIS3995 - Special Topics in History
• HON4250 - Seminar: Global Perspectives on Historical Studies

Winter Term 2023

• HIS3995 - Special Topics in History
• HIS6000 - Studies in Comparative History
• HON4250 - Seminar: Global Perspectives on Historical Studies

Fall Term 2022

• HIS3010 - Jewish History from the Bible to Present
• HON4250 - Seminar: Global Perspectives on Historical Studies

Winter Term 2022

• HIS3995 - Special Topics in History
• HIS5996 - Junior or Senior Research Seminar
• HIS6000 - Studies in Comparative History
• HON4250 - Seminar: Global Perspectives on Historical Studies