Session II

Tuesday, May 25–Thursday, June 24, 2010

Unless otherwise indicated, Session II and III courses are taught at the graduate level in English, using texts in the original (although translations are generally available), and by JTS faculty. Each course earns 3 credits. Session II and III courses meet three days every week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), except for holidays.

 

TAL 5540: Pesahim, Chapter One
Eliezer Diamond, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
A course for students who have previous experience studying Talmud in the original. Students will study the Talmud text with the commentary of Rashi and selected Rishonim. The course will focus on developing the skills necessary to decode the text of the Talmud and its commentaries, with an emphasis on the structure of the sugyot and the technical terminology of the Talmud. Proficiency in Hebrew is expected.

BIB 5962: Close Readings of the Parashat Hashavua'
David Marcus, Noon–1:50 p.m.
This course is designed to improve reading skills in biblical Hebrew. Particular attention will be paid to the morphology and syntax of the parashat hashavua'. All masoretic notations will be noted and every deviation from standard grammatical forms will be pointed out. Proficiency in biblical Hebrew is expected.

HIS 5560: The Representation of Jews in Renaissance Italy
Stefanie Siegmund, 1:20–3:10 p.m.
Study how the Jews of Renaissance Italy have been represented by historians as well as by art, literature, legal texts, and state and governmental archives of the time (1350–1600 CE).

LIT 5407: History and Memory in Israeli Short Fiction
Barbara Mann, 1:20–3:10 p.m.
An introduction to the presence of the past in Israeli fiction, including major historical periods (the Shoah, the 1948 war), as well as personal memories of both ordinary and traumatic events. Prerequisite: HEB 5103 or equivalent.

LIT 5031: Introduction to Liturgy
Reuven Hammer, Visiting Professor, JTS; 3:20–5:10 p.m.
A study of the structures, themes, theology, and historical development of the weekday service. Prerequisite: HEB 5103 or equivalent.

JTH 1011: God, Torah, and Israel in Modern Jewish Thought
Neil Gillman, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
An examination of central themes in modern Jewish thought, including God, revelation, authority, suffering, and eschatology, with an emphasis on their modern and contemporary ramifications. For undergraduates and Summer Learners only.

Student Computer Lab

Students have the opportunity to further their study and research in the Computer Lab.

Application Forms

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