HBRJD-UA 114 - Jews in the Islamic World in the Modern Period

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

Presents a broad, chronologically organized survey of the history of the Jewish communities in the Middle East from the rise of the Ottoman Empire to the end of the 20th century. Topics include the organization and operation of Jewish communities; interaction between Jews and Muslims; the effects of the twin processes of modernization and Westernization on these communities; and the relocation of the vast majority of Middle Eastern Jewry to the State of Israel in the 20th century. The course concludes with a brief look at the Jewish communities that continue to live in the Middle East.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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