Middlebury

RELI0160A-F18

Jewish Traditions

Jewish Traditions
“Traditions” are not static, but a constant interplay between continuity and creativity. What do classical Jewish texts (Bible, Rabbinic literature) tell us about Judaism’s origins? How have the core concepts and practices of Judaism morphed into a cluster of traditions that has endured over two millennia? With these questions in mind, we will study central ideas in Jewish thought, rituals, and their transformations, culminating in individual projects involving the investigation a contemporary movement, congregation or trend in contemporary Jewish life, e.g. Reform, Reconstructionism, mystical (neo-Kabbalistic) revivals, or “secular” Judaism. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92420
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
0160
Section Identifier:
A

Course

RELI 0160

All Sections in Fall 2018

Fall 2018

RELI0160A-F18 Lecture (Schine)