Jewish Theopolitics - Einzelansicht

Today’s crises in Israel — an antidemocratic (and corrupt and incompetent) government, the Gaza war and the accumulated failures vis-a-vis the Palestinians — bring into stark view questions regarding the understanding of politics held by Judaism traditionally and by modern leaders and thinkers across the denominations. Right-wing political and religious forces have spawned to dangerous effect in Israel and throughout the Jewish world. Do Jews have a particular obligation to combat right-wing politics? What resources do Judaism and Jewish history offer those of us struggling against right-wing Jewish/Israeli politics?

This Ringvorlesuing will feature multiple guest lecturers from European, the United States, and Israel.

Requirements for credit points: 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.