JSL 433 - The Land of Israel in Jewish Thought and Law

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Touro College

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Description:

Study and analysis of related topics in Jewish thought and law devoted to an explication of the centrality of the Land of Israel in Jewish teaching. The sequence of topics is organized in two sections. The first section represents an endeavor to trace, in chronological fashion, sources relating to the Land of Israel from the biblical through the talmudic period followed by an analysis of the writings of the earlyday authorities. The second segment of the course is devoted to the modern period, examining pioneering effects of colonization, religious precursors of Zionism, Zionism and anti-Zionism, establishment of the State of Israel, modern religious and political parties, secular-religious conflict in Israeli society and contemporary rabbinical writing regarding the peace process and return of territories. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.touro.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 463-0400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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