2026 Fall
JEWISH 175E 002 - LEC 002
History of Modern Israel: From the Emergence of Zionism to Our Time
Class #:33852
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Center for Jewish Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
13
Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 13
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 9 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
Course Catalog Description
The class explores the history of the Zionist movement and the State of Israel in all its complexity and contradictions. What is Zionism? What are its roots? Is it a liberation movement? A religious cause? A colonial ideology? A set of state policies? And what is the relationship between Zionism and the modern State of Israel? How do Zionism and Israel look different when considered from the standpoint of Jewish,
Palestinian, European, or Middle Eastern history? Exploring Zionism and Israel from its roots in the nineteenth century to the present, this class offers in-depth knowledge and discussion on all of these topics
and more.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None