JWST 190 - Gender and Sexuality in Jewish Thought

Semester Offered: Second Semester 2013-2014
Credits (Range): 1 hours
Attribute: 1HU
An investigation of Jewish attitudes towards sexuality and the body. We will explore attitudes towards birth control, sex, marriage and eroticism in the Jewish tradition. The course will investigate texts the biblical period, the medieval rabbinic period, and modern responsa in order to look at an understanding of the multiple Jewish aspects of sexuality. This course meets March 4-7 Sunday March 4th 2:00-4:00pm and 7:00-9:30pm Monday March 5th 7:00-9:00pm Tuesday March 6th 7:00-9:00pm Wednesday March 7th 12:00pm-1:30-pm and 7:00-9:00pm