2023 Fall

JEWISH 100 002 - LEC 002

Formerly Jewish Studies 101

Introduction to Jewish Religion, Culture, and People

Jews and Their Neighbors

Sarah Frances Levin

Aug 23, 2023 - Dec 08, 2023

Tu, Th

12:30 pm - 01:59 pm

Dwinelle 88

Class #:32926

Units: 4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Jewish Studies Program

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 2

Enrolled: 28

Waitlisted: 0

Capacity: 30

Waitlist Max: 5

No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

9 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week, 0 to 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.

The course is intended to give Jewish studies minors a general introduction to the field through a survey of religious and cultural expressions of Jews across time and geographies. No previous knowledge of Judaism or Jewish Studies is necessary.

Class Description

This course introduces students to the diversity of Jewish communities across time and geographies through a survey of literatures, histories, and cultures. Jewish cultures have always been co-produced in interaction with their non-Jewish neighbors. Through this study of Jewish cultural pluralism throughout history, we will investigate complex issues of identity and layers of belonging. Students from all majors and backgrounds are welcome. No previous knowledge of Judaism or Jewish Studies is necessary.