Barry Mesch

Background

Mesch, Barry was born on January 19, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Abraham Joseph and Vellie Mesch.

Education

Bachelor of Religious Education, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City, 1964; Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Brandeis U., 1972.

Career

Assistant-to associate professor department religion, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1969, 75; director Center for Jewish Studies, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1973-1983; acting president, Hebrew College, Brookline, Massachusetts, 1991-1992; provost, Stone-Teplow families professor in Jewish Thought, Hebrew College, Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1990. Visiting associate professor Haifa (Israel) U., 1977-1978.

Achievements

• Barry Mesch has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Academy Religion, Association for Jewish Studies, World Union JewishStudies.

Connections

Married Caryl L. Weinstein, June 5, 1965. Children: Avram Joseph, Rachel Lisa, Elana Judith.

Father:

Abraham Joseph Mesch

Mother:

Vellie Mesch

Spouse:

Caryl L. Weinstein

child:

Rachel Lisa Mesch

child:

Elana Judith Mesch

child:

Avram Joseph Mesch