SIS 150: Israel: Dynamic Society and Global Flashpoint

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SIS 498: Zionism, Nationalism, and Sovereignty

Simon Rawidowicz teaching a Hebrew class in Bialystok, c. 1917. Simon Rawidowicz Archive, Newton, MA. Zionism endures as a flashpoint in debates about the history, meaning, and morality of nationalism. Jewish nationalism’s ambiguous position in the study of international relations... Read More

RELIG 210: Introduction to Judaism

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SIS 490A Contemporary World Judaism

A New Course Exploring Changing Patterns of Judaism in the 21st Century This course explores the dynamic interactions between contemporary social, political, and intellectual forces and today’s changing religious landscape. The Jewish experience reflects many of the trends... Read More

SIS 250: Introduction to Jewish Cultural History

This course traces 3000 years of Jewish culture. Download syllabus here. Share and Enjoy:  Read More

Justice, Service, and Activism in the Jewish Tradition

This service learning course provides the opportunity to think critically about justice and social activism by integrating classroom and community learning. In this course, students will takes advantage of a sophisticated resource for considering how to work effectively and... Read More