The Latin American Jewish Studies Association (LAJSA) is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 elections, welcoming a new leadership team that will help guide the organization in its continued mission of advancing scholarship, fostering collaboration, and strengthening global engagement in the field of Latin American Jewish studies.
The newly elected Board will officially take office on July 1, 2026.
Executive Leadership
LAJSA is pleased to announce that Ariana Huberman and Yitzhak Lewis have been elected Co-Presidents and will guide LAJSA into a new chapter of academic exchange and institutional development.
Board Members at Large
LAJSA also proudly welcomes its Board Members at Large, including returning and newly elected members whose expertise, commitment, and diverse perspectives will help shape the future of the association:
Dalia Wassner
Daniela Goldfine
Michele Migliori
Tammy Kohn
Enrique MartÃnez
Adriana Abuhab Bialski
Ex Officio Members
The Board is also composed of Ex Officio members, whose editorial leadership and scholarly contributions continue to strengthen the field:
Stephen Silverstein — Co-Editor-in-Chief, Latin American Jewish Studies, Baylor University
Stephanie Pridgeon — Co-Editor-in-Chief, Latin American Jewish Studies
Cynthia Gabbay — Editor-in-Chief, Research in Latin American Jewish Studies, National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) – Research Laboratory in Human Sciences (LICH), Universidad Nacional de San MartÃn (UNSAM), Argentina
Nora Glickman — Editorial Board, Latin American Jewish Studies, Queens College
LAJSA extends its sincere appreciation to all candidates who participated in the election process and to its members for their engagement in this important democratic exercise. The active involvement of the LAJSA community continues to sustain a vibrant and collaborative network of scholars, researchers, and professionals dedicated to Latin American Jewish studies.
With its newly elected leadership, LAJSA looks forward to an exciting new chapter of promoting research, strengthening scholarly exchange, and celebrating the richness and diversity of Jewish life and history across Latin America.
