Yosef Wosk

Education:

• Ph.D. Religion & Literature [Interdisciplinary Studies] (Boston University, 1992); Ph.D. Transpersonal Psychology (William Lyon University, 1989); Th.M. cum laude (Harvard Divinity School, 1985); Certificate in Human Capacities (Foundation for Mind Research, New York, 1984); M.Sc. Education (Ferkauf Graduate School, Yeshiva University, New York, 1981); Rabbinic Ordination (RIETS, Yeshiva University, N.Y., 1981); B.H.L. (Israel Torah Research Institute, Jerusalem, 1975); B.A. Religious Studies (University of British Columbia, 1971); Diploma Candidate in Museum Studies and Heritage Conservation (University of Victoria)

Background:

• Former Director of Interdisciplinary Programs in Continuing Studies and Associate Member (Adjunct Professor) of Humanities, Simon Fraser University; teaching assistant, lecturer and/or presenter of academic papers at a number of universities and institutes of higher learning in Canada, the United States, Europe, Israel, Egypt, Tunisia, Australia and South Africa; active in communal affairs as an advisor, religious leader, public speaker and philanthropist; served on a number of library, museum, business, educational, religious and other community boards; published author, former host of a cable television series and invited by media to comment upon education, religion and the arts; three children.

Awards:

• Mayor’s Arts Award from City of Vancouver; Outstanding Achievement (Philanthropy) from The Canadian Museums Association; British Columbia Community Achievement Award; Honorary Doctor of Letters and Honours of Distinction from Emily Carr University of Art, Media + Design; appointed member of The Order of British Columbia; awarded a Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; included in Canadian Who's Who; named as one of “the Top Ten B.C. Thinkers” by The Vancouver Sun; identified as one of British Columbia's “25 Power Thinkers and most thoughtful citizens” by B.C. Business Magazine; Award of Excellence, Canadian Association for University Continuing Education; Spirit of Vancouver Award, Vancouver Board of Trade; Alumni Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in the University Professors Program, Boston University; Key to the City, Medford, MA.; Citation and Presentation of State Flag, Massachusetts State Senate; two Schechter Awards for Adult Education Programming; Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Exemplary Community Service, NAACP.

Yosef Wosk was the Director of Interdisciplinary Programs in Continuing Studies and an Associate Member (Adjunct Professor) of the Department of Humanities at Simon Fraser University where he developed seminal programs such as The Philosophers' Café and The Canadian Academy of Independent Scholars. In addition to receiving an honorary doctorate of letters, he holds doctorates in Religion & Literature as well as in Psychology, and masters degrees in Education and in Theology. Yosef, who is an ordained rabbi, has lectured at a number of universities and institutes of higher learning throughout the world. Identified as one of the top ten thinkers and most thoughtful citizens in the province, he is an appointed member of The Order of British Columbia, a recipient of The Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and included in Canadian Who's Who. Active in communal affairs—especially in the areas of education, libraries, museums, the arts, social services, heritage conservation, gardens, philanthropy and religion—Yosef is a media commentator, public speaker and published author.

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