JS 200 - Introduction to Judaism
- (General Education: S-2 or C-3)
- M. Paskow
- TTh 9:30-10:45
- 3 units
- Sierra 285
- Course #13292
- CORE COURSE FOR THE JEWISH STUDIES MINOR
An examination of the historical development of Judaism's fundamental religious concepts and practices in their cultural and international setting.
JS/HIST 210 - History of the Jewish People
- (General Education: S-5 or F-2)
- E. Goodfriend
- 3 units
- MWF 10-10:50
- JS Course #13502
- JR 354
- HIST Course #11719
A study of the Jewish people from their beginnings in the ancient Near East to the establishment of the modern State of Israel.
JS 300 - Humanities in Jewish Society: Ancient and Medieval
- (General Education: S-2 or C. Fulfills Information Competence requirement.)
- M. Paskow
- 3 units
- TTh 11-12:15
- Course #13293
- Sierra 307
- CORE COURSE FOR THE JEWISH STUDIES MINOR
A study of ancient and medieval Jewish culture examining literature, art and architecture, law, music, philosophy and science.
JS 330 - Women in the Jewish Experience
- (General Education: S-5 or F-2)
- E. Goodfriend
- 3 units
- TTh 12:30-1:45
- Course #13577
- JR 201
- FULFILLS THE ETHNIC STUDIES AND DIVERSITY ELECTIVE IN THE WOMEN'S STUDIES MAJOR
The social, cultural, and religious lives of women in Jewish communities from antiquity to present. The course perspective is international, with significant focus on Mediterranean, West Asian, and American Jewish societies.
JS 496E - Natural Environment and Judaism with RTM 151F - Wilderness Survival
- G. Goldman
- 1 + 2 units
- 6 meetings (Tues 7-9 p.m.) and 3-day field trip
- Course #18656 + Course #16973
- On campus classroom Redwood Hall 153
Students who take this course must also take the RTM 151F section linked to it. The combined experience will integrate Jewish ecological beliefs and practices with an introduction to backcountry camping and travel, basic survival and navigational skills, and environmental awareness. Includes a wilderness field trip.
RS 375 - Classical Jewish Texts
- J. Myers
- 3 units
- Mon 7-9:45 p.m.
- Course #17763
- Sierra 314
- FULFILLS THE SACRED TEXTS REQUIREMENT IN THE RS MAJOR
A study of the Jewish literary classics: the Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, philosophy, and mysticism. Readings will focus on the theme of dealing with and understanding and resolving differences of opinion between people.
HIST 357- History of the Holocaust
- B. Cohen
- 3 units
- Mon 4:20-6:50 p.m.
- Course #17194
- Sierra 186
This course examines the Jewish experience under Hitler from its historical genesis to it final catastrophe. It also surveys various historical interpretations of the events, and through original documents helps students to comprehend the enormity of this crime against humanity.
HIST 406 - Jews in the Ancient World
- E. Goodfriend
- 3 units
- TTh 2-3:15
- Course #17204
- Sierra 234
The use of the Hebrew Bible as a historical document will be explored at length, as will the use of archeological evidence. Among the hotly debated issues we will cover in this class is that of Israel's origins (indigenous to the land of Canaan or an immigrant group?), as well as the historicity of the David's kingdom.
RS 378- American Jewish Experience
- (General Education: S-5 or F-3. Fulfills Information Competance requirement.)
- A. Shevitz
- 3 units
- MWF 11-11:50 (Friday is on-line)
- Course #13407
- Sierra 314
This course describes the experience of the Jewish religio-ethnic community in America with reference to its own historical background and development, and the relationship of the community to the general American culture and to other particular subcultures or ethnic groups.
RS 356 - Contemporary Religious Thought
- (General Education: S-2 or C-3)
- J. Myers
- 3 units
- TTh 9:30-10:45
- Course #13405
- Sierra 314
Religious exploration and innovation in American religion, with a significant emphasis on Judaism. Special emphasis will be placed on rituals, doctrines, and social units outside of the mainstream of organized religion; including new forms of spirituality, religious healing, and mysticism.
HEB 101/101C - Elementary Hebrew and Conversation
- (General Education: S-5 or F-2)
- M. Rosenthal
- 4 units
- TTh 2:00-3:45
- Course #13113 + 13114
- Oviatt Library 001
First semester of a beginning level Hebrew course focusing on basic vocabulary, grammar, reading and practice in the spoken language.
RS 101 - The Bible
- (General Education: S-2 or C-3)
- 3 units
- E. Goodfriend
- MWF 11-11:50
- Course #13365
- Sierra 384
- J. Brown
- MWF 10-10:50
- Course #13364
- BH 313
- J. Brown
- MWF 1-1:50
- Course #13366
- Sierra 390
This course provides a survey of the content and major themes of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), New Testament, and Apocryphal writings.
SOC 306 - Jewish Communal and Family Structure
- (General Education: S-5 or F-2)
- L. Yellin
- 3 units
- MWF 11:00-11:50 (Friday is on-line)
- Course #17915
- Sierra 102
The study of Jewish communal and family structure in an international context as a function of religious requirements and social circumstances
SOC 335 - Jewish Identity in the U.S.
- (General Education: S-5 or F-3)
- T. Hatkoff
- 3 units
- W 3:00-5:45
- Course #12098
- Sierra 182
An examination of social institutions and processes involved in Jewish identity, and comparison with other American cultural groups.
JS 499A-C - Independent Study
- 1-3 units
- Arrange with Coordinator or Instructor
JS 699A or C - Independent Study
- 1 or 3 units
- Arrange with Coordinator or Instructor