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  Fall 2007 Middle Eastern Studies Courses
 
MIDDLE EAST STUDIES COURSES FOR FALL 2007
Introduction to Judaic Traditions
RELJ 203
Vanessa Ochs
In this introduction to Jewish religion, we learn that the word TRADITION, ever important in Judaism, has many meanings. Moreover, we learn that there is not one single Jewish tradition, for Judaism is characterized by a whole range of practices, beliefs, attitudes and sacred texts which have changed dramatically through the ages and which continue to change. The goal of this course is to understand the role of tradition in Judaism and to study Jewish traditions which are alive today. Areas of study include: central Jewish beliefs, sacred text study, Jewish prayer, holy day practices, and rites of passage (birth and death).

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Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures
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