Classical Jewish Texts: Moving Toward Modernity

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Exploration of masterpieces of Jewish literature. Various genres of Jewish writings, including biblical, rabbinic, poetic, philosophical, mystical, and kabbalistic. Examination of the extent to which modern Jewish literature adapted and/or broke away from earlier classical genres/ A particular focus on the writings (and/or films) of Sholom Aleichem, Woody Allen, Ahad Ha'am, and I. B. Singer. (Not open to students who have completed Core Curriculum 3111 or JUST 2545.) 2017-2018 Satisfies Pathways College Option requirement. 2018-2019 Satisfies Pathways Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues requirement and College Option requirement. Starting Fall 2019 Satisfies Pathways Flexible Core World Cultures and Global Issues requirement.