2026 Spring JEWISH 126 001 LEC 001

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.

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eTextbooks

Associated Sections

None