Richard H. Schwartz

Richard H. Schwartz is an American mathematician with a distinguished career in academia. He has held the position of professor emeritus of mathematics at the College of Staten Island, indicating a long and respected tenure in the field of mathematics. In addition to his academic pursuits, Schwartz has been actively involved in various forms of activism, leveraging his expertise and influence to promote social and ethical causes.

Schwartz's activism has been particularly focused on issues related to animal rights and vegetarianism, with a strong emphasis on the intersection of these concerns with Jewish values and traditions. He has served as president emeritus of the Jewish Vegetarians of North America (JVNA) and has also co-founded and coordinated the Society of Ethical and Religious Vegetarians (SERV). Through these organizations and his individual efforts, Schwartz has become a prominent advocate for vegetarianism and animal rights in both the United States and Israel, working to raise awareness and promote positive change on these issues.