Jewish Identity/MeToo

Spring 2022

Jewish Identity and MeToo: A Study of Women in Judaism

Listed in: Religion, as RELI-261  |  Sexuality, Women's and Gender Studies, as SWAG-239

Formerly listed as: WAGS-39

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Faculty

Susan Niditch (Section 01)

Description

(Offered as RELI 261 and SWAG 239) Ranging from ancient texts to contemporary documentaries, we explore the portrayals and roles of women in Jewish tradition.  Sources include biblical and apocryphal texts; Rabbinic literature; selections from medieval commentaries; letters, diaries, and autobiographies written by Jewish women of various periods and settings; works of fiction; and visual media. An important thread in the course examines contemporary responses to and interpretations of classical sources, as writers and film-makers examine or refashion the tradition in the light of current challenges facing women in Judaism. 

Spring semester. Professor Niditch.

Expectations

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: This discussion course requires participants to prepare a series of closely argued essays related to assigned readings and films. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2014, Spring 2020, Spring 2022