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Samuel D. Gruber, Ph.D, accomplished researcher, author, curator and consultant, is the founder and managing director of Gruber Heritage Global (GHG) - a cultural resources consulting firm.  GHG includes the Jewish Heritage Research Center (JHRC), which Gruber has directed since 1995, and also serves the not-for-profit International Survey of Jewish Monuments (ISJM).  Gruber Heritage Global serves as consultant and advisor to numerous organizations, institutions, private foundations, government agencies and individuals.

Sam served for a decade as Research Director of the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, for which he planned and supervised more than a dozen major countrywide cultural heritage surveys.  As founding director of the Jewish Heritage Council of the World Monuments Fund (WMF), and subsequently as consultant to WMF, Sam planned and oversaw historic preservation projects in over a dozen countries, including major documentation, planning and restoration projects. 

Sam has participated in numerous archaeological excavations in the United States, Israel and Italy, including supervisory work at the Medieval Italian monastic site of San Vincenzo al Volturno.  He is presently an adviser to many archaeological projects in Europe and the Caribbean. As a historic preservationist, community activist and scholar Sam brings seriousness, integrity, continuity, and social responsibility to his work from which his clients benefit.

Sam has taught at Temple University, Cornell University and Colgate University. He is currently the Rothman Family Lecturer in Judaic Studies at Syracuse University.  Sam is a Rome Prize winner and Fellow of the American Academy of Rome, and he serves on Boards and Advisory Committees of many cultural organizations in America and Abroad.  He is presently President of ISJM and of the Preservation Association of Central New York.

Sam lives in Syracuse, NY with his wife, the art historian Professor Judith Meighan, and two children, Jonah and Zoë.

Sam is a frequent lecturer. For more information about current engagements or to book a lecture, contact Sam directly.

Gruber Heritage Global (GHG), Sam's new company, grew from his extensive work history. GHG will formally debut in January 2010.

The Jewish Heritage Research Center (JHRC), a program of Gruber Heritage Global, applies all of the above to problem solving in the context of Jewish history, heritage and culture. JHRC specializes in research, planning, development and presentation of Jewish Heritage projects for communities, government, business, foundations, not-for-profits and individuals.

The International Survey of Jewish Monuments (ISJM), is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the documentation, study, care and conservation of historic Jewish sites throughout the world.  Its primary role is to serve as a clearing-house of information about current projects and programs that effect Jewish monuments.

Sam is the Rothman Visiting Lecturer in Judaic Studies at Syracuse University where he  teaches courses on The Art & Architecture of the Synagogue; Art & Memory in Jewish Tradition; and Jewish Space: Architecture in a Jewish Context.

Historic Preservation Planning & Project Management

• Identification, documentation, preservation and management, and interpretation of heritage sites worldwide.
• Partner with communities, governments, non-governmental organizations and foundations on projects 

Development & Marketing

• Conceptualization and implementation of research, preservation, planning, educational, outreach and funding
• Best practices for programs for non-governmental organizations (including religious congregations and organizations), government agencies and foundations
• Fund raising strategies and implementation
• Public relations including conventional and new media outreach

Research & Documentation

• Short-term and long-term cultural heritage and history research and documentation projects
• Documentation of culturally diverse historic sites
• Documentation of individual sites for National Register and other designations
• Archaeological work

Conferences, Lectures, Seminars & Events

• Organization and coordination of international heritage conferences and seminars
• Organization of scholarly and popular lecture series
• Design and specialization of custom cultural heritage events

Exhibition & Heritage Tour Development

• Curatorial work for museums including traveling and special exhibitions
• Organization of specialized group trips and tours in the United States and worldwide

Urban Planning & Project Development

• Neighborhood and community-based development plans
• Urban signage and historic marker projects
• Heritage trails and tourism
• Historic site and district designation and planning

Think Tank & Writing Services 

• Project conceptualization and grant writing
• Content provider or sole author for books, reports, articles and newsletter
• Strategic planning
• Issue and action oriented briefing papers, speeches and op-ed pieces
• Expert witness on heritage-related topics

Ask me about how GHG's services relate to your projects. Samuel Gruber's curriculum vitae, information about past projects, references, and names of associated project specialists are available upon request.