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Sarah Moscovitz- Classes 26-27: The Beginning
Concluding the semester with the readings by Jonathan Sacks and William Tenn is a great way to not only wrap up the course, but also to allow us to contemplate the future of Jews and Judaism. Throughout history, Jews have suffered hatred, persecution, and death (Crusades, Pogroms, the Holocaust, Pittsburg’s Tree of Life Synagogue) simply … Continue reading
Joseph Rosenbaum–Baruch’s Odyssey and the Case of Ethiopian Jewry
The first thing that I think of when reading about the story of the Jews of Ethiopia, is their struggle to be seen as Jewish by the global Jewish community. No less so with Baruch Tegegne’s story, which reminded me quite a bit of our earlier discussion of “who is a Jew?” To my … Continue reading
Sol Bender- Hasidism
This week’s reading is essentially about the roots of the different sects of Judaism, especially emphasizing on Hasidism. The first reading on “Modern Developments of Judaism ” focuses on the different sects of modern Judaism and those who discovered them and allowed them to flourish (a lot of which we have already discussed in class). … Continue reading
Trevor Kanter – Class 9: Is Judaism a “Thing?”
This week’s readings discuss details of Jewish life from the origins of the divide between Orthodox and Reform Judaism to a discussion of the “Science” that turns an idea into a Religion. While the overarching question this week is meant to determine whether or not Judaism is itself a “thing,” I found it more appropriate … Continue reading
Sabrina Mail – Classes 10-11: The Zionism Debates
This week’s readings focus on the theme of Zionism and the different approaches to what it means. The first reading, “The Development of Modern Zionism” is a holistic view of the movement’s origins and history whereas the readings by Theodore Herzl and Ahad Ha’Am delve into specific viewpoints by two of the movement leaders. I … Continue reading
Kylie Hall – Classes 5-6: Premodern Destinies: Ashkenazim/Sefardim: Women/Men
Kylie Hall By Light Of Hidden Candles – Daniella Levy Daniella Levy’s book, By Light Of Hidden Candles, is a beautiful and emotional journey filled with Sephardic Jewish culture and tradition, family drama, the struggles of interfaith relationships, discovering self-identity, and uncovering history. I thoroughly enjoyed reading, and I was able to see major themes that we … Continue reading
Hong JS-309: Reflection on “Jews Don’t Count”
In “Jews Don’t Count”, David Baddiel contemplates on the circumstances of the modern-day Jews in a socioeconomic perspective. Through his personal experience and the popular culture, David Baddiel reveals the awkward situation Jews around the world faced: persecuted by both left and right politics. There are two main themes in “Jews Don’t Count” including the … Continue reading
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