Jewish Identity in Literature

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This course explores Jewish identity through literature. Beginning with an investigation into various faith traditions and family practices, we study foundational texts in order to establish essential questions. Units on "Wrestling," "Blessings," "Living in a Broken World," and "Justice" will engage with ethics and morality as well as spiritual and artistic traditions. Texts will range from excerpts from Genesis to modern poetry and novels, with attention also to paintings, films, and other media.