Judaic Studies 394MI - Major Issues in Jewish Life

This course examines several of the central questions facing contemporary Jewry by reflecting on the role of history, text, and memory in the shaping of Jewish identity and politics. Topics include Judaism's role in civilization; contested Jewish Identities; political and religious debate concerning Israel; the Holocaust as icon of Jewish identity; pluralism and the paradoxes of unity; and bioethical dilemmas. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Judaic majors.