Dr. David Kaufman
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7
OFFERED IN-PERSON
History and Memory: Key Themes in the Jewish Experience: Part I
The tension between Jewish history (the modern study of history) and Jewish memory (the popular conception of the past) is the defining divide of contemporary Jewish life, shaping the way we understand both our past and ourselves. Applying this lens to the study of Jewish history, we will explore its core issues and enduring themes such as the evolution of Judaism as a religion, the roots of Jewish cultural diversity, the origins and nature of antisemitism, and the Jewish engagement with modern culture and politics.
The first part of this introductory overview of the Jewish historical experience will emphasize five key themes emergent during the ancient period (c. 1000 BCE–1000 CE); part two, offered in the spring, will focus on five themes characteristic of the medieval and modern eras (1000 CE to the present).
The class is appropriate both for those new to the study of Jewish history and for those conversant with its basic narratives but eager to dig deeper into its meaning and relevance to Jews today.
Pincus Family Course in Jewish Studies
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