JWST 253 - Jewish Pilgrimage

FC ARHU CD WINT

4 credits
The desire to seek spiritual fulfillment in a far-away place is a hallmark of many religious traditions, including Judaism. In this course we will trace the ancient and medieval roots of Jewish pilgrimage; Jewish pilgrimage and travel practices that have emerged in the modern period, in Israel as well as in Europe, North Africa, and the United States; and theories of pilgrimage, travel, and secularization. Traversing from the ancient Temple in Jerusalem to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, we will explore how place and movement function in diverse Jewish cultures.
This course is cross-listed with RELG 253