Gender and Judaism

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Taught by GTU/Center for Jewish Studies. This course will explore the intersection between gender and Judaism by exploring the role of gender ideologies in Jewish texts from the Bible to contemporary philosophy; the gendered character of Jewish historical experience; and Judaism as a continually evolving mode of constructing gender. We will begin with reading a few general introductions to the study of gender and religion, moving on to such topics as feminist and queer readings of the Bible and rabbinic sources; childrearing in medieval Jewish life; women in mystical discourse and Hasidic experience; and sexuality and secularization. Seminar will meet in April and May only, on Wednesday and Friday mornings 9:40am-12:30pm.