“America and Its Jews at 250” examines the evolving meanings of “America” in Jewish history from the colonial period to the present. Moving chronologically, it asks how Jews have understood America as a refuge, republic, covenant, marketplace, battleground, and moral project — and how, in return, Jews have shaped American law, religion, education, politics, gender norms, and global Jewish life.
Join Brandeis students and study with top Brandeis professors and special guest speakers, including academics, public intellectuals, and industry professionals.
- Examine the history and development of Jewish life in the United States in all of its facets.
- Explore evolving questions of belonging and antisemitism, culture and religion, Israel and migration.
- Probe key questions central to American Jewish life in this 250th-anniversary year.
The course is on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:40-7 p.m., running from late August through early December. Join us for as many sessions as you would like!
Find the full schedule of topics here.
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