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2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RELS 389 - Jewish Women and Religion

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Examines the role of women in Judaism from ancient time to the present; how they contributed to the development of this religious culture and how their lives were impacted by Jewish law and practice over the centuries. We also look at how the interplay of Jews and non-Jews affected Jewish women. Considerable attention will be given to Jewish women in America as well as the role of women in the development of Israel. We approach this topic using primary sources, secondary scholarly sources, popular media and personal interviews. See department chair.