Spring 2023 Courses
Jewish History I: Ancient & Medieval
01:563:201
(cross-listed with 01:506:271 and 01:685:208)
Explore the history of Jews and Judaism from ancient Israel’s earliest origins to the late Middle Ages. Learn about archaeological findings, analyze ancient and medieval texts and works of art, and examine how one of the world’s oldest religious traditions evolved in a global context.
No prerequisites.
This course fulfills Core requirement HST.
Required of all Jewish Studies majors and minors.
Spring 2023 taught by Professor Yadin-Israel.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Period 4 (2:00 PM - 3:20 PM)
Have questions? You can email Professor Yadin-Israel at
Jewish History II: Modern
01:563:202
(cross-listed with 01:506:272:01)
Explore how modernity shaped Jewish life in Europe and the Americas from the sixteenth century through late twentieth centuries. Learn about the consequences of the Spanish Inquisition, Jews’ political emancipation, the birth of Reform Judaism, modern anti-Semitism, the impact of World War I and Jewish life on the eve of World War II. This course will pay special attention to regional diversity and questions of gender.
This course fulfills Core requirement HST.
Required of all Jewish Studies majors and minors.
Spring 2023 taught by Dr. Ezra Tzfadya
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Period 5 (3:50 PM - 5:10 PM)