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Los Angeles Spring 2006 Courses
Please note that courses are subject to change. For more information on this, please contact Carol Sofer at 800-899-0925 ext 4220 or email csofer@huc.edu.
For an archive of previous year's course listings click here
| A&L 100 |
REPRESENTING THE HOLOCAUST (4 cr.) Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. Sharon Gillerman
Focusing on questions of cultural and national identity and contemporary debates over historical methodology, this course
explores the distinctive and often conflicting memories of the Holocaust produced in post-World War II America, Germany and
France. |
| A&L 100 |
LITERATURE OF RESISTANCE (4 cr.) Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. Yaffa Weisman
This course explores literary expressions of resistance to subjugation and oppression in a variety of societies from antiquity to
modernity. Students read texts reflecting instances of spiritual, political, military and cultural resistance, addressing issues
such as: How does a culture react to oppression? What literary products are created in the process? Can literature be an act of
resistance? What modes of resistance are suggested in such literature? |
| A&L 100 |
LITERATURE OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE (4cr.) Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. Eitan Fishbane
Students engage in the critical reading of primary sources from the 19th and 20th century spiritual texts from American literary
craft, studying a range of thinkers, each of whom documented and ruminated upon the life-process of spiritual
development - leaving us with great masterpieces of the religious quest. |
| A&L 100 |
LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY AMONG "HYPHENATED" AMERICANS (4 cr.) Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. Sarah Benor
In the multicultural society of the United States, people have multiple allegiances. In this class, the connection between
language and identity is explored through novels, short stories, poetry, essays, film and music. In addition, the relationships
between race/ethnicity and other social dimensions are examined. |
| BIB 401 |
BIBLE 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Rabbi Lisa Edwards
These courses are about learning how to cultivate the skills needed for genuinely "hearing" the Torah. It explores
familiar texts with special emphasis on developing critical tools of analysis, examining the text and context of the
Torah -- approaching it through historical criticism, modern literary analysis, and traditional Jewish perspectives. The
focus is on Genesis and Deuteronomy but includes other selected portions from the Torah. |
| BIB 402 |
BIBLE 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Faculty: Rabbi Lisa Edwards
These courses are about learning how to cultivate the skills needed for genuinely "hearing" the Torah. It explores
familiar texts with special emphasis on developing critical tools of analysis, examining the text and context of the Torah
-- approaching it through historical criticism, modern literary analysis, and traditional Jewish perspectives. The focus is on
Genesis and Deuteronomy but includes other selected portions from the Torah. |
| BIB 405 |
BIBLE 5 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Tamara Eskenazi
This course, focusing on Ketuvim, places special emphasis on the Megillot. Students read these Biblical texts by
utilizing several distinct methodologies. The purpose is to hear and understand these texts in their own context as well as
ours. In addition to the standard historical and literary approaches, the course explores other influential perspectives such as
rabbinic exegesis, comparative religion and literature, canonical criticism and feminist criticism, etc. |
| BIB 406 |
BIBLE 6 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Tamara Eskenazi
This course, focusing on Ketuvim, places special emphasis on the Megillot. Students read these Biblical texts by
utilizing several distinct methodologies. The purpose is to hear and understand these texts in their own context as well as
ours. In addition to the standard historical and literary approaches, the course explores other influential perspectives such as
rabbinic exegesis, comparative religion and literature, canonical criticism and feminist criticism, etc. |
| BIB 505 |
ADVANCED STUDIES IN LEVITICUS/VAYIKRA 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Tamara Eskenazi
This course explores the Book of Leviticus/Sefer Vayikra as an ancient text to be understood in its historical and cultic
context and also as "Torah" for today. |
| BIB 506 |
BIBLE 6 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
ADVANCED STUDIES IN LEVITICUS/VAYIKRA 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Tamara Eskenazi
This course explores the Book of Leviticus/Sefer Vayikra as an ancient text to be understood in its historical and cultic
contextand also as "Torah" for today. |
| CS 531 |
FUNDRAISING AND FINANCIAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (3 cr.) Spring
Ms. Marla Abraham
Practice-oriented seminar on fundraising and financial resource development for nonprofit Jewish organizations. Various
theoretical frameworks and practical analysis are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on planning, motivation, relationships,
goal-setting, training, and the variety of modern techniques employed in the philanthropic world. Course features experimental
elements, case study analysis, and interaction with a variety of professionals and lay leaders from different organizational
settings. |
| CS 541/542 A/B |
SUPERVISED FIELDWORK (3/4 cr.) Fall, Spring
Ms. Marla Abraham
Required and assigned fieldwork experience for all M.A. students. *3 units for 1st year double masters students. *4 units for
single master and 2nd year double masters students. Note: All 1st year students register for field instruction with HUC-JIR (CS
541A/B). Second year social work students register for field instruction with USC (SOWK 686A/B). All other second year students
register for field placement with HUC (CS 542A /B). |
| CS 545 A/B |
FIELD PRACTICUM (1 cr.) Fall, Spring
Ms. Marla Abraham
This unique course is designed to afford communal service students an opportunity to discuss with their peers and their
instructor specific problems and experiences they have encountered in their field placements. The practicum also allows the
instructor to pose social work principles and Jewish ethical considerations that are associated with community and clinical work.
Students have maximum opportunity to secure answers to dilemmas and concerns confronting them in a professional setting. |
| CS 562 |
RESEARCH METHODS (3 cr.) Spring
Dr. Sarah Benor
Seminar and individual tutoring leading to research grounded in practical concerns. |
| CS 650 |
SYNAGOGUE MANAGEMENT (3 cr.) Spring
Mr. Stephen Breuer
A course devoted to developing the skills and techniques for managing the contemporary synagogue, embracing the human dimensions
of governance and communication and fiscal and physical dimensions of resource management and building supervision. Specific
issues include: working with the board, attracting and retaining members, sound fiscal practices and personnel policies. |
| CS 900B |
THESIS (3 cr.) Fall, Spring
The preparation of a study in the field of Jewish communal service. |
| EDU 403 |
EDUCATION 3 (1 cr.) Quad 3
Prof. Sara Lee
Philosophical, sociological, and instructional concerns are explored as they relate to the Jewish educational setting. Topics
include instructional processes and objectives, motivation, presentation of subject matter, participation techniques, group
processes, classroom management and school structure. |
| EDU 404 |
EDUCATION 4 (1 cr.) Quad 4
Prof. Sara Lee
Philosophical, sociological, and instructional concerns are explored as they relate to the Jewish educational setting. Topics
include instructional processes and objectives, motivation, presentation of subject matter, participation techniques, group
processes, classroom management and school structure. |
| HEB 501 |
RENDERING AMICHAI AND THE TANAKH 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. William Cutter
Does "rendering" mean "tearing apart" or making the language of one culture fit the language of another? This course looks at the
poems of Yehuda Amichai, Zelda and a selection of other poets from modern Hebrew literature. In the light of translation theory,
which is studied, this course will try to "render" our own translations of material, and compare them to other, more canonical
efforts. Material in the course also includes an examination of Biblical translators and their understanding of their
projects. |
| HEB 502 |
RENDERING AMICHAI AND THE TANAKH 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. William Cutter
Does "rendering" mean "tearing apart" or making the language of one culture fit the language of another? This course looks at the
poems of Yehuda Amichai, Zelda and a selection of other poets from modern Hebrew literature. In the light of translation theory,
which is studied, this course will try to "render" our own translations of material, and compare them to other, more canonical
efforts. Material in the course also includes an examination of Biblical translators and their understanding of their
projects. |
| HIS 403 |
HISTORY 3 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Robert Levy
This course traces the historical path of the Jewish people in antiquity, commencing with the conquest of the land of Israel by
Alexander the Great (330 BCE) and concluding with the Moslem conquest (630 CE). Topics include Exile, Persian period, Hellenism,
Greco-Syrians and Romans, Jewish communal life, Dead Sea Scrolls, early Christianity, messianic activism and formation of
rabbinic Judaism. |
| HIS 404 |
HISTORY 4 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Joshua Holo
The study of Jewish history during the Gaonic and early Islamic period covers the 7th - 12th centuries in what are called
"Islamic Lands." The following phenomena are studied: Rabbinic Judaism in Mesopotamia, Kara'ism, Islam in a
Christian/Jewish/Pagan environment, Arab conquests, the "Golden Age," and status of Jews and other religious minorities under the
rule of Islam. |
| HIS 407 |
HISTORY 7 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Robert Levy
This course is an introduction to the major trends, events, and ideas of modern Jewish history. It examines Jewish culture,
society, and politics from the period of the French Revolution through the creation of the State of Israel. Themes and events to
be covered include the transformation of traditional communal structures, Jewish emancipation, various religious responses to
modernity, assimilation and acculturation, changing gender roles, Zionism, Jewish socialism, the Holocaust, and the establishment
of Israel. |
| HIS 408 |
HISTORY 8 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
An historical overview of the American Jewish experience, tracing the communal development of American Jewry from its colonial
beginnings through successive waves of immigration to the current era of achievement and challenge. Students learn American
Jewish history in comparative context, set against the background of both Jewish history and American history. History then
gives way to sociology, as the course moves into a social scientific analysis of contemporary Jewish life. |
| HIS 502 |
TWO PEOPLES, ONE LAND: ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Adam Rubin
This seminar explores the century-long conflict between Jews and Palestinian Arabs in the Land of Israel/Palestine, from its
earliest origins to the recent "Second Intifada." In addition to surveying the historical development of the conflict,
students examine each side's religious, historical, and political claims to the Land of Israel/Palestine, exploring how the
histories of each have been influenced by the presence and competing claims of the other. |
| HIS 503 |
TWO PEOPLES, ONE LAND: ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Adam Rubin
This seminar explores the century-long conflict between Jews and Palestinian Arabs in the Land of Israel/Palestine, from its
earliest origins to the recent "Second Intifada." In addition to surveying the historical development of the conflict,
students examine each side's religious, historical, and political claims to the Land of Israel/Palestine, exploring how the
histories of each have been influenced by the presence and competing claims of the other. |
| JS 100g |
JEWISH HISTORY (4 cr.) Fall, Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. David Kaufman (fall)
Dr. Adam Rubin (spring)
Major ideas, personalities, and movements in Jewish history from antiquity to the present in light of the interaction of Jews
with the general culture. |
| JS 150 |
HEBREW II (4 cr.) Spring
(for undergraduate credit only)
Ms. Rivka Dori
Continuation of Hebrew I. |
| JS 211g |
THE HOLOCAUST (4 cr.) Fall, Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. Sharon Gillerman
Historical background and responses to the Holocaust, with special emphasis on ethical implications. |
| JS 315 |
HEBREW IV (4 cr.) Spring
(for undergraduate credit only)
Ms. Rivka Dori
Readings of Biblical prose in Hebrew and discussions (in Israeli Hebrew and/or English) to understand some of the literary and
theological value of such texts. |
| JS 361 |
SCRIPTURE AND POLEMIC IN JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY AND ISLAM (4 cr.) Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. Joshua Holo
Origins of Scriptures and their polemical environments in earliest Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Scripture as polemic and
legitimation and cross-religions/cross-cultural interpretation and argument based on scriptural themes. |
| JS 375 |
ISSUES IN AMERICAN JEWISH LITERATURE (4 cr.) Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. Bruce Phillips
Issues-oriented study of the human experience in America as expressed in the fiction, poetry, drama, memoirs, and literary
criticism of America's Jews, using a dual approach incorporating both literary history and specific issues. |
| JS 382 |
JUDAISM AS AN AMERICAN RELIGION (4 cr.) Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. Bruce Phillips
The development of American expressions of Judaism as part of the American religious context, from the perspective of the social
scientific study of religion. |
| JS 428 |
BLACKS AND JEWS: CONFLICTS AND ALLIANCES (4 cr.) Spring
(for USC undergraduate students only)
Dr. Bruce Phillips
Examination of the relationship between the American Jewish and African-American communities and what it teaches about race and
coalition politics in American society. |
| LIT 503 |
SIDDUR PSALMS AND LIFE CYCLES 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Rabbi Richard Levy
The Siddur contains a large assortment of Biblical psalms to be offered for many occasions. This course examines in
Hebrew psalms traditionally recommended for times of illness, the Hallel psalms, selections from Psukei d'Zimra,
and medieval descendants of the psalms, Shabbat Zemirot. Students also read the entire Book of Psalms in English,
determining which ones they might choose as companions for various stages in a life's journey. |
| LIT 504 |
SIDDUR PSALMS AND LIFE CYCLES 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Rabbi Richard Levy
The Siddur contains a large assortment of Biblical psalms to be offered for many occasions. This course examines in
Hebrew psalms traditionally recommended for times of illness, the Hallel psalms, selections from Psukei d'Zimra, and
medieval descendants of the psalms, Shabbat Zemirot. Students also read the entire Book of Psalms in English, determining which
ones theymight choose as companions for various stages in a life's journey. |
| PHI 403 |
JEWISH THOUGHT 3 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Rachel Adler
This class studies the development of Jewish thought from the 17th century to the present, following intellectual currents as
they developed in Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and America. Topics covered include: the philosophy and theology of Spinoza;
Hasidism and immanentist spirituality; Enlightenment philosophy; positive historical criticism; liberal Jewish religion; the
religious thought of Buber, Rosenzweig, Heschel, Kook, and others. Issues include: halakhah and autonomy; the idea of the
'chosen people'; feminism; Holocaust theology; spiritual and concrete Zionism. |
| PHI 404 |
JEWISH THOUGHT 4 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Rachel Adler
This class studies the development of Jewish thought from the 17th century to the present, following intellectual currents as
they developed in Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and America. Topics covered include: the philosophy and theology of Spinoza;
Hasidism and immanentist spirituality; Enlightenment philosophy; positive historical criticism; liberal Jewish religion; the
religious thought of Buber, Rosenzweig, Heschel, Kook, and others. Issues include: halakhah and autonomy; the idea of the
'chosen people'; feminism; Holocaust theology; spiritual and concrete Zionism. |
| PDE 403 |
RABBINIC PRACTICE 3 (1 cr.) Quad 3
Rabbi Don Goor
This seminar is designed to expose rabbinical students to a variety of issues that confront modern rabbis, to help them formulate
and sharpen their own personal vision of the rabbinate, and to facilitate their gaining an understanding of some of the
practicalities involved in the rabbi's work. |
| PDE 404 |
RABBINIC PRACTICE 4 (1 cr.) Quad 4
Rabbi Don Goor
This seminar is designed to expose rabbinical students to a variety of issues that confront modern rabbis, to help them formulate
and sharpen their own personal vision of the rabbinate, and to facilitate their gaining an understanding of some of the
practicalities involved in the rabbi's work. |
| PDE 408 |
SPEECH 1 (1 cr.) Quad 3
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
The purpose of this course is to sharpen public speaking, oral reading skills and writing as it pertains to spoken language.
Using a variety of techniques, the student will gain experience in presenting several different kinds of material. |
| PDE 409 |
SPEECH 2 (1 cr.) Quad 4
Rabbi Jonathan Aaron
The purpose of this course is to sharpen public speaking, oral reading skills and writing as it pertains to spoken language.
Using a variety of techniques, the student will gain experience in presenting several different kinds of material. |
| PDE 412 |
PASTORAL COUNSELING 3 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Ms. Sally Weber
This course provides the rabbinical student with the tools for understanding his/her role as a rabbi and pastoral counselor and
an integrated approach to pastoral counseling that incorporates both the psychosocial and spiritual assessment of the
congregant/client. |
| PDE 413 |
PASTORAL COUNSELING 4 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Ms. Sally Weber
This course provides the rabbinical student with the tools for understanding his/her role as a rabbi and pastoral counselor and
an integrated approach to pastoral counseling that incorporates both the psychosocial and spiritual assessment of the
congregant/client. |
| PDE 505 |
THE RABBI AND THE HOSPITAL 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. William Cutter
Hospital visitations with patients, counseling with their families; and an evaluation of classical Jewish and contemporary social
science movements. Limited to six students with permission from Dr. Cutter. |
| PDE 506 |
THE RABBI AND THE HOSPITAL 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. William Cutter
Hospital visitations with patients, counseling with their families; and an evaluation of classical Jewish and contemporary social
science movements. Limited to six students with permission from Dr. Cutter |
| RAB 403 |
MIDRASH 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Lewis Barth
This course introduces students to exegetical midrash. The class examines the structure, language, history and theology
of selected legal and aggadic midrashim. Also considered is the literary history of specific midrash
collections. |
| RAB 404 |
MIDRASH 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Lewis Barth
This course introduces students to exegetical midrash. The class examines the structure, language, history and theology
of selected legal and aggadic midrashim. Also considered is the literary history of specific midrash
collections. |
| RAB 406 |
COMMENTARIES 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Eitan Fishbane
This course is an intensive introduction to the exegetical method of Rabbi Shelomo Yitzhaqi (Rashi). The purpose of the course is
to learn the exegetical strategies of Rashi, his methods and to begin to get into the world of rabbinic and medieval Jewish Bible
commentary. Students work entirely in Rashi script and should begin learning the system before the quadmester. |
| RAB 410 |
TALMUD 3 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Stephen Passamaneck
This course is a continuation of RAB 408 & 409 (Talmud 1 & 2). Students study a selected chapter from the Babylonian
Talmud. The course stresses honing of skills, but also provides opportunities to consider the role of the Talmud in
the evolution of Jewish law and culture. |
| RAB 411 |
TALMUD 4 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Stephen Passamaneck
This course is a continuation of RAB 408 & 409 (Talmud 1 & 2). Students study a selected chapter from the Babylonian
Talmud. The course stresses honing of skills, but also provides opportunities to consider the role of the Talmud in
the evolution of Jewish law and culture. |
| RAB 412 |
CODES 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Stephen Passamaneck
An introduction to the Shulhan Arukh and related literature. |
| RAB 413 |
CODES 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Stephen Passamaneck
An introduction to the Shulhan Arukh and related literature. |
| RAB 492 |
INTERMEDIATE TALMUD IN THE BEIT MIDRASH 3 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Joel Gereboff
This course offers students the opportunity to study Talmud in a beit midrash setting. It allows students to build upon
the skills they learned in introductory Talmud and prepares them to study Talmud independently and in
hevruta after their ordination. In addition, students increase their understanding of the general features of
Talmud and the ways in which Talmud reflects the broader values and character of rabbinic Judaism. |
| RAB 493 |
INTERMEDIATE TALMUD IN THE BEIT MIDRASH 4
(1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Joel Gereboff
This course offers students the opportunity to study Talmud in a beit midrash setting. It allows students to build upon
the skills they learned in introductory Talmud and prepares them to study Talmud independently and in hevruta after
their ordination.In addition, students increase their understanding of the general features of Talmud and the ways in
which Talmud reflects the broader values and character of rabbinic Judaism. |
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| SOE 403 |
TEACHING 3 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Isa Aron
An exploration of the philosophical and methodological issues in teaching Hebrew language and Jewish texts. |
| SOE 404 |
TEACHING PRACTICUM (1 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Isa Aron
Analysis of teaching incidents from student internships. |
| SOE 409 |
LITURGY PRACTICUM (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Rabbi Jeff Marx
An exploration of the teaching of prayer and the use of prayer in educational settings |
| SOE 412 |
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3 (1 cr.) Quad 4
Faculty: TBA
A focus on adult development and identity development. |
| SOE 415 |
SUPERVISED TEACHING 3 (1 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Isa Aron/Prof. Sara Lee
Supervised teaching in a Jewish educational setting. |
| SOE 416 |
SUPERVISED TEACHING 4 (1 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Isa Aron/Prof. Sara Lee
Supervised teaching in a Jewish educational setting. |
| SOE 417 |
STAFF DEVELOPMENT 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Michael Zeldin
Perspectives on the theory and practice of models of clinical supervision. |
| SOE 418 |
STAFF DEVELOPMENT 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Michael Zeldin
Hiring and evaluating educational staff, and development of in-service programs for staff. |
| SOE 422 |
CURRICULUM 3 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Prof. Sara Lee
Theories of curriculum and curriculum design. |
| SOE 423 |
CURRICULUM FOR ADULTS (1 cr.) Quad 4
Faculty: TBA
Exploring the development of curricula for adult Jewish learning. |
| SOE 425 |
CURRICULUM FOR DAY SCHOOLS (1 cr.) Quad 4
Faculty: TBA
Special issues in designing curriculum for Jewish day schools. |
| SOE 426 |
CURRICULUM FOR FAMILIES (1 cr.) Quad 4
Faculty: TBA
Models of curriculum for family education. |
| SOE 427 |
GUIDED RESEARCH ON CURRICULUM 1 (1 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Michael Zeldin
The creation of a curriculum guide on a selected topic |
| SOE 428 |
GUIDED RESEARCH ON CURRICULUM 2 (1 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Michael Zeldin
Continuing development of a curriculum guide |
| SOE 433 |
SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION 3 (1 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Michael Zeldin
Supervised administrative experience in Jewish educational settings. |
| SOE 434 |
SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION 4 (1 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Michael Zeldin
Supervised administrative experience in Jewish educational settings. |
| SOE 435 |
PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Isa Aron
A survey of educational ideologies from both the secular and the Jewish realm. Issues of oral education and religious
development are explored. |
| SOE 436 |
PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS 2 (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Isa Aron
A survey of educational ideologies from both the secular and the Jewish realm. Issues of oral education and religious
development are explored. |
| THE 401 |
REFORM JUDAISM 1 (1 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. David Kaufman
An introduction to the history, ideology, and institutions of Reform Judaism; a multi-disciplinary course intended to expose HUC
rabbinical students to the academic study of their familiar religious environment. Combining historical inquiry with
contemporary concerns, students explore the complexity of the Reform movement, the role of the rabbi within it, and the social
issues it faces as the largest branch of American Judaism. |
| THE 402 |
REFORM JUDAISM 2 (1 cr.) Quad 4
David E. Kaufman
An introduction to the history, ideology, and institutions of Reform Judaism; a multi-disciplinary course intended to expose HUC
rabbinical students to the academic study of their familiar religious environment. Combining historical inquiry with
contemporary concerns, students explore the complexity of the Reform movement, the role of the rabbi within it, and the social
issues it faces as the largest branch of American Judaism. |
| THE 506 |
MODES OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS 3: (WINTER/SPRING RHYTHMS) (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Rabbi Richard Levy
This class applies the methods of THE 503/504 to the holy days and Torah readings of the winter and early spring.
Students may taken either the fall or the winter/spring seminar, but not both. Maximum of six students. |
| THE 507 |
MODES OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS 4: (WINTER/SPRING RHYTHMS) (1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Rabbi Richard Levy
This class applies the methods of THE 503/504 to the holy days and Torah readings of the winter and early spring.
Students may taken either the fall or the winter/spring seminar, but not both. Maximum of six students. |
| THE 508 |
INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST JEWISH THEOLOGY 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Dr. Rachel Adler
Feminist theologians recognize gender as a powerful and usually unanalyzed factor affecting the shape of Jewish texts, history
and beliefs. This course explores the methods and core issues of Feminist Jewish theologies. Topics addressed include halakhah,
the enactment and language of ritual and prayer, the construction of body, sexuality and gender, and feminist ap proaches to
canon and the interpretation of texts. |
| THE 509 |
INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST JEWISH THEOLOGY 2
(1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Dr. Rachel Adler
Feminist theologians recognize gender as a powerful and usually unanalyzed factor affecting the shape of Jewish texts, history
and beliefs. This course explores the methods and core issues of Feminist Jewish theologies. Topics addressed include
halakhah, the enactment and language of ritual and prayer, the construction of body, sexuality and gender, and feminist ap
proaches to canon and the interpretation of texts. |
| THE 512 |
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION 1 (1.5 cr.) Quad 3
Rabbi Sharon Brous/Mr. Daniel Sokatch
This course explores the textual and historic foundations of a Jewish social justice ethos which are rooted in an authentic,
passionate, Jewish religious experience. What are the legitimate Jewish responses to the current conditions of the world, a
world characterized by growing violence, conflict and hatred? Using an interdisciplinary approach, students study traditional
texts and analyze contemporary communal organizing models to become familiar with literature, traditions and methodologies. |
| THE 513 |
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION 2
(1.5 cr.) Quad 4
Rabbi Sharon Brous/Mr. Daniel Sokatch
This course explores the textual and historic foundations of a Jewish social justice ethos which are rooted in an authentic,
passionate, Jewish religious experience. What are the legitimate Jewish responses to the current conditions of the world, a
world characterized by growing violence, conflict and hatred? Using an interdisciplinary approach, students study traditional
texts and analyze contemporary communal organizing models to become familiar with literature, traditions and methodologies. |
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