Teaching&Research in the University of Miami
Prof. of Sephardic Studies, Spanish Golden Age, Spanish and Hebrew languages and literatures. Specialized in Cultural History of Spain & Cross-Atlantic
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Research interests
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Sephardic Studies
Current courses: Jews and Judaism in the Iberian Peninsula; Sephardic Literature 16-21 centuries
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Peninsular Golden Age
From La Celestina to Calderón de la Barca, Spanish Baroque: concepts and literature
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Identity and Multicultural Studies
From Judeoconverso to Sephardi Identity
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AI in Research and Education and DH
Classroom and Research Application; Database; Dissemination; Textual Analysis
What the Press is Saying
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“AI, when thoughtfully applied, can serve as a powerful tool for recovering overlooked histories and reconnecting communities with their cultural legacies. His work shows how technology can deepen our understanding of shared human experiences and create new dialogues between tradition and innovation.”
— By Kyra Gurney (06-02-2025)
https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2025/06/using-ai-to-preserve-and-share-cultural-heritage.html
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“Professor Shai Cohen, who brought the exhibit to South Florida, emphasizes its importance as a celebration of intercultural harmony and intellectual flourishing. By spotlighting Al-Andalus as a space where Jews, Christians, and Muslims once thrived together, Cohen sees the exhibition as both a historical reminder and a cultural bridge—linking contemporary communities to a shared, often overlooked, legacy.”
