“Crucial Moments in the Israeli Experience Through the Lens of Short Stories” with Dr. Jacob Meskin aims to introduce students to certain critical moments in the history of the modern state of Israel through short stories that range from the earliest days of the pioneers to the 21st century. Written by men and women, Ashkenazim and Sefardim/Mizrachim, Jews and Arabs, secularists and traditionalists, these stories open up for us uniquely visceral and imaginative windows on many of the compelling events that have shaped the history of Israel.
Although our focus each week will be on the stories, excerpts from various academic and secondary sources will also be supplied, in order to provide historical background for the setting of each story. Depending on logistical considerations we may also screen one or two Israeli films that tie in to some of the stories.
Full class schedule: Feb. 28; March 7, 14, 28; April 4, 11; May 2, 9, 16, 23. (No class on March 21, April 18 or 25. Snow/sick day: May 30.)
Financial aid is available thanks to generous support from CJP; please contact meah@hebrewcollege.edu for details.
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