The Jewish Studies minor engages the texts and practices that provide the foundations of Jewish tradition, the contexts through which Jewish identity has developed, and the contemporary issues currently lending urgency to the ways in which Jewish tradition is interpreted and applied. In this way, it incorporates the historical breadth of Jewish experience, the ethical and analytical rigor of Jewish tradition, and the complex global context that...
The Jewish Studies minor engages the texts and practices that provide the foundations of Jewish tradition, the contexts through which Jewish identity has developed, and the contemporary issues currently lending urgency to the ways in which Jewish tradition is interpreted and applied. In this way, it incorporates the historical breadth of Jewish experience, the ethical and analytical rigor of Jewish tradition, and the complex global context that has shaped our students and that their lives of significance hold the potential to transform.