The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/steven-m-cohen/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:22:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Steven M. Cohen | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/steven-m-cohen/ 32 32 Female Jewish scholars slam closed-door Zoom meetings with disgraced sociologist https://www.timesofisrael.com/female-jewish-scholars-slam-closed-door-zoom-meetings-with-disgraced-sociologist/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:44:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2519462 US academic Steven M. Cohen was accused of sexual misconduct in 2018; the recent discussions on contemporary Jewish topics are being called an attempt at undeserved rehabilitation

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]]> 500 Jewish clergy pan comeback attempt of academic accused of sexual misconduct https://www.timesofisrael.com/500-jewish-clergy-pan-comeback-attempt-by-academic-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 05:18:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2513831 Letter follows report US sociologist Steven Cohen invited Jewish leaders to discussions on contemporary issues, which some saw as an effort to bring him back into the fold

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]]> Sociologist resigns from Hebrew Union College following sexual misconduct probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/sociologist-resigns-from-hebrew-union-college-following-sexual-misconduct-probe/ Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:57:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1912951 Steven M. Cohen's decision to step down from seminary comes after he left or was removed from other positions over allegations

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]]> The fall of a top US sociologist could change the field of counting Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-fall-of-a-top-sociologist-could-change-the-field-of-counting-jews/ Sun, 05 Aug 2018 17:28:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1902253 As Steven M. Cohen steps away from his research due to sex harassment allegations, what impact will the absence of his work and analysis have on the Jewish world?

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]]> The fertility of American Jewry https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/it-takes-two-to-tango-mother-father-and-the-future-of-american-jewry/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 11:12:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1894543 Jews worrying about demographics was around before Steven M. Cohen and his research, and it will be around after him too

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]]> Harassment allegations mount against leading Jewish sociologist https://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/harassment-allegations-mount-against-leading-jewish-sociologist/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 16:55:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1892653 The NY Jewish Week: Female academics cite long pattern of sexual improprieties by Steven M. Cohen, who admits to inappropriate behavior, is seeking help to make 'teshuva'

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]]> Vast, young San Fran Jewish community is growing — but unaffiliated, says study https://www.timesofisrael.com/unprecedented-study-yields-surprising-results-on-san-francisco-area-jews/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:14:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1789798 While the millennial-driven community is racially and socioeconomically more diverse than imagined, it's also one of the least engaged

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]]> Children of intermarriage’s attachment to Judaism most fluid in college https://www.timesofisrael.com/children-of-intermarriages-attachment-to-judaism-most-fluid-in-college/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:15:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1277094 New in-depth study of Millennials finds education key to continuity: Hillel, Chabad and Birthright all shape Jewish identity of student born to interfaith home

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]]> Orthodox, separate — and almost equal https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-separate-and-almost-equal/ Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:07:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=752964 The partnership minyan phenomenon, marked by its liberal inclusion of women in leading prayer, is proving highly contentious and increasingly popular -- a veritable Jewish revolution

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]]> Experts call for major new study of American Jewry https://www.timesofisrael.com/experts-call-for-major-new-study-of-american-jewry/ Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:52:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=280706 'How do young Jews develop Jewishly? What’s the extent of poverty? What’s the impact of intermarriage? We don’t have up-to-date answers,' experts say

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]]> One in six US Jews expresses faith outside of synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-in-six-us-jews-expresses-faith-outside-of-synagogue/ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:38:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=247200 Survey findings reflect active identification among those who describe themselves as 'cultural' and 'spiritual' Jews

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]]> Younger US Jews are more attached to Israel — but less enamored of its leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-shows-younger-jews-are-more-attached-to-israel/ Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:35:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=155796 'Birthright Bump' reverses trend of detachment among non-Orthodox Jewish Americans, while skepticism over peace prospects rises

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]]> Written on the subway walls? https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-endangered-conversation/ Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:39:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=134436 A recent study conducted among New York Jews reveals a growing well of silence about what it means to be Jewish

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]]> Jewish summer camp enrollments rise https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-summer-camp-enrollments-rise/ Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:02:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=15231 Financial aid packages give parents the incentive to send their kids to camp, even as they pull them from day schools

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