Spring 2026
JEWISH 126 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to Modern Jewish Thought
Introduction to Modern Jewish Thought: Faith, Culture, and Education
Hanan Alexander
Jan 20, 2026 - May 08, 2026
Tu, Th
09:30 am - 10:59 am
Social Sciences Building 54
Class #:27964
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Center for Jewish Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
3
Enrolled: 6
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 9
Waitlist Max: 3
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 6 to 9 hours of outside work hours per week.
Other classes by Hanan Alexander
Course Catalog Description
Jewish thought is a field of Jewish studies that analyzes the themes of Jewish tradition, culture, community, and education throughout the ages from a conceptual point of view. The field often deals with connections, parallels, influences, and tensions between Jewish ideas and those of the wider world through studies of Jewish philosophy, theology, and mysticism. Key topics that are considered in this field include the existence and nature of God, the rationale for religious observance, the purpose of the Jewish people, the demands of Jewish ethics, the bonds between Israel and the Diaspora, the authority of revelation, the relation between faith and reason, and the transmission of Jewish culture across the generations.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
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