JWST 6 Introduction to Judaism

This course introduces students to the study of Jewish scripture, mystical, philosophical, and legal texts while also providing opportunities to observe Jewish ritual life in-person. The dynamic interaction between sacred text and ritual expression will be examined as students encounter Jewish themes of exile, diaspora, peoplehood, holiness, and ‘tikkun olam’ (world-fixing) across historical time periods and in a variety of Jewish cultural contexts (Middle East, North Africa, and Europe).

Instructor

Feldman

Cross Listed Courses

REL 006

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:TMV; WCult:W

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Offered

• Fall