Maya Soifer Irish
@msoiferirish.bsky.social
History professor at Rice University. Russian-Jewish American, "rootless cosmopolitan." I study medieval Iberia and its history of religious coexistence and confrontation. I love cats, nature, art, historical fiction, travel, and classical music. 📚🖼️🌊🎼🌸🐈
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Medieval through Early Modern Jewish Studies (@msoiferirish.bsky.social)
October 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Medieval through Early Modern Jewish Studies (@msoiferirish.bsky.social)
I have many thoughts about the original post, but will say only this: first, congrats to Merle, whom I know personally; and second, it’s good for all medievalists in the OK-TX area that our field is being recognized. It’s something to celebrate in these very uncertain times. 🍾
October 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I have many thoughts about the original post, but will say only this: first, congrats to Merle, whom I know personally; and second, it’s good for all medievalists in the OK-TX area that our field is being recognized. It’s something to celebrate in these very uncertain times. 🍾