In the early 19th century, German scholars developed Wissenschaft des Judentums, an academic approach to studying Jewish texts.

Dr. Yaakov Elman, who recently passed away, is remembered by Mahnaz Moazami for his significant contributions to the academic field of Irano-Talmudica, where he explored the connections between Rabbinic and Iranian cultures.

Dr. Hilla Dayan, a sociologist, is pioneering the field of 'Occupation Studies,' focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.