Background
Kanazi, George Jarjura was born on July 31, 1941 in Nazareth, Israel. Son of Jarjara Elia and Juliette Ibrahim (Durzi) Kanazi.
researcher Arabic language educator
Kanazi, George Jarjura was born on July 31, 1941 in Nazareth, Israel. Son of Jarjara Elia and Juliette Ibrahim (Durzi) Kanazi.
Bachelor, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1964. Master of Arts, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1971.
Department chairman Arabic, U. Haifa, Israel, 1972-1977, 85-87; chairman Jewish-Arab Center, U. Haifa, Israel, 1986-1991; department chairman Arabic, U. Haifa, Israel, since 1992.
Member Board of Governors Young Men’s Christian Association, Nazareth, since 1973. Member Greek Orthodox National Congress, Israel, since 1994. Member Council of Greek Orthodox Cmty., Nazareth, since 1997.
Member Arab Association for Linguistic Superior vena cava syndrome (president since 1991).
Married Amal George Laham, July 27, 1969. Children: Shadi, Ahlam, Hisham.