Dr. Joshua Krug (Yale B.A., Harvard M.Div, NYU PhD) explores contemporary Jewish literature, culture, and education. He teaches poetry and Jewish Studies to teens and adults, fostering creativity, critical reflection, and cultural engagement. Former Sommerfreund Visiting Professor in Heidelberg, he has led programs across Berlin, Jerusalem, and the U.S., and worked as a school leader, art educator, and researcher connecting literary and artistic practice to meaningful learning.