Professor Nechama Price, Judaic Studies and Bible Professor at Stern College, has been named the 2013 Lillian F. and William L. Silber Professor of the year. This is the second time that Price has received the award since she joined the Judaic Studies Faculty at Stern College in 2004.
Price is known amongst Stern students for her women’s issues and Hilchot Niddah courses. She is notable not only for her intellectually stimulating and textual Halakha and Chumash classes inside the classroom, but for the personal relationships she maintains with her over 100 students outside the classroom. On receiving the award, Price said, “Being recognized for this award highlights the bond I feel with my students. I love teaching at Stern and I love my students. Therefore, having the student body select me for this honor is another illustration that the relationship I have with my students is rewarding to them, too.”
As for the future of Stern College faculty and students, Price explained that it is critical that SCW continue to lead the Torah world by providing first-class education. “I am fully confident that our leadership and faculty have the ability to continue to provide a fabulous education to continue attracting incredible students,” she said.
Professor Price looks forward to seeing the contributions that current Stern College students will offer the world, especially the Torah world. “Women’s Torah education is a growing business,” she explained. “Each new class of students comes on the shoulders of prior classes of women aspiring to growth in Torah knowledge.”
While her classes will – as usual – be bursting at the seams next semester, there’s no doubt that Professor Price will continue inspiring students in and out of the classroom throughout her upcoming years at Stern College.