Hannah
Mayne

Dr. Hannah Mayne is a socio-cultural anthropologist and postdoctoral researcher working on the political dimensions of contemporary Jewish life. She is undertaking a new project on Jewish emergency medical volunteers in Montreal, Canada, and Jerusalem. The study will investigate biomedical treatment as a form of pious practice and compare how religious first responders negotiate the provision of intimate care across gender, cultural, and political differences. This research will offer a comparative window onto diaspora and Israeli Orthodox civil societies.

Hannah’s research will offer a comparative window into Jewish Orthodox civil societies in the diaspora and in Israel.

Hannah completed an IBA (International BA) in anthropology and dance from York University, an MA in anthropology from the University of Florida, and her PhD at the University of Toronto. She is originally from Ottawa, Canada. Prior to her academic studies, Hannah travelled in Asia and Oceania and volunteered on projects supporting women’s health. She likes to adventure outdoors with her partner and two children.