Staff
Abigail Snyder
Program Assistant - wjc3eu@virginia.edu
Abigail Snyder is a second-year MA student in the Religious Studies Department, where she studies Judaism and Christianity in Antiquity. Inspired to pursue a degree in Religious Studies because of her experience at an archaeological dig in Israel, her research interests include rabbinic texts, Jewish law, and material culture. Prior to studying at UVA, she earned a BA in English, with a minor in biology, from Hillsdale College. Abigail is a graduate student assistant for the Jewish Studies Program and a Friedman Family Jewish Studies Graduate Fellow. After completing her MA this year, Abigail will stay at UVA to pursue a PhD in rabbinic literature and culture.
Harrison Stewart
Media Support Specialist - hes2wxr@virginia.edu
Harrison Stewart graduated from UVA in May 2024 with a double major in Religious Studies and Media Studies. As Media Support Specialist, he combines these passions in managing the Jewish Studies Program’s website, social media, and audiovisual production. In 2025, Harrison directed and debuted the UVA Jewish Studies documentary in honor of the program's 25-year anniversary. In addition to Jewish Studies, Harrison also works as a content strategist for web design company Mutti, freelance multimedia producer, and podcast producer on the UVA Mormon Studies Podcast Scholars & Saints.