92009

JS 120

 Jewishness Beyond Religion

Cecile Kuznitz

M  W    3:10 pm-4:30 pm

OLIN 204

HA

D+J

HIST

DIFF

Cross-listed: Historical Studies  In the pre-modern world Jewish identity was centered on religion but expressed as well in how one made a living, what clothes one wore, and  what language one spoke. In modern times Jewish culture became more voluntary and more fractured. While some focused on Judaism as (only)  a religion, both the most radical and the most typical way in which  Jewishness was redefined was in secular terms. In this course we will  explore the intellectual, social, and political movements that led to  new secular definitions of Jewish culture and identity, focusing on  examples from Western and Eastern Europe and the United States. Topics will include the origins of Jewish secularization, haskalah (Jewish  enlightenment) and Reform, acculturation and assimilation, modern  Jewish political movements including Zionism, and Jews and the arts.  In addition to secondary historical texts we will pay special  attention to a wide variety of primary source documents. The class will also incorporate materials drawn from literature, film, and music.  Class size: 22

 

91998

HEB 101

 Beginning Hebrew

David Nelson

M T W Th                1:30 pm-2:30 pm

HEG 300

FL

FLLC

 

92017

HIST 3133

 Resistance & Collaboration

Cecile Kuznitz

  W       10:10 am-12:30 pm

OLIN 107

HA

D+J

HIST

 

92020

HR 350

 Antisemitism:Anatomy of Hatred

Kenneth Stern

   Th     10:10 am-12:30 pm

OLIN 309

SA

D+J

SSCI

DIFF

 

91772

LIT 2404

 Fantastic Journey/Modern World

Jonathan Brent

    F      3:00 pm-5:20 pm

OLIN 201

LA

ELIT

 

92049

REL 111

 The Hebrew Bible

David Nelson

 T  Th 11:50 am-1:10 pm

OLIN 204

MBV

HUM

DIFF

 

92051

REL 269

 Sacred Pursuits

Tehseen Thaver

M  W    3:10 pm-4:30 pm

OLIN 201

MBV

HUM