In this course we will read together writings of Jewish women on Judaism, religion, progress, Jewishness, and the place of women in Judaism and the Jewish community. Our choice of texts will give us an important lens onto transformations faced by Jews in the wake of modernity and Emancipation. Authors include Grace Aguilar (England), Amy Levy (England), Bertha Pappenheim (Germany), Josephine Lazarus (USA).
A final project that will take the form of a research paper, short film or video, graphic work (comic), PowerPoint presentation, etc. (7.000 characters min.), on a topic chosen by the student in coordination with the instructor. Regardless of format, the presentation must have both a descriptive and analytical component.
