Jewish Studies 362jf - Seminar: Topics in Jewish Studies-Judaism and Feminism

Sem:T-Judaism&Feminism

Fall
2024
01
4.00
Sari Fein

TH 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
JUD-362jf-01-202501
sfein@smith.edu
How did the feminist movement impact Judaism and Jewish self-identity, and how and why did Jews play a formative role at key moments in feminist history? Discussions include feminist midrash, ritual innovation and contested issues such as divorce, women's religious leadership and LGBTQ Jews in religious law and practice. Experiential learning is emphasized through lectures from guest speakers, work in the Smith archives which houses the papers of several groundbreaking American (Jewish) feminists and visits to local sites. A prior course in Jewish Studies is helpful, but not required. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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