Hagai Olshansky

Dr. Hagai Olshansky is a scholar from the University of Warsaw known for his research on ancient Jewish history. His recent work explores the historical figure of Queen Zenobia and the conflicts between her and the rabbinic authorities of her time, arguing that Zenobia's support for conversion and her anti-rabbinic stance led to her marginalization in rabbinic texts. Olshansky's research sheds light on the diverse expressions of Judaism in the ancient world, challenging traditional narratives about the past.