Prof. Joel (Giulio) Racah (February 9, 1909 – August 28, 1965), born in Italy, was an Israeli physicist and Professor to theoretical physics. He served as Rector of the University (1961-1965) and its President (1961-1962). Additionally, he was a member of the Israeli Economic Association. Prof. Racah is a laureate of the Israel Prize in Exact Sciences for the year 1958.