The History of Sephardic Jewry
Date: Nov 04, 2019 - Dec 09, 2019
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sponsor: On Campus Courses
Location: JTS
Category: Community Courses
The History of Sephardic Jewry: From Golden Age to Expulsion
Six Mondays
November 4, 11, 18, 25; December 2, 9
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Dr. Benjamin Gampel, Dina and Eli Field Family Chair in Jewish History, JTS
What was daily life like for the Jews during their almost fifteen-hundred-year sojourn in the Iberian Peninsula? This course will explore the social and religious aspects of Iberian Jewish life, from its origins in early Roman times, through its development under Islam, down through the expulsions and forced conversions to Christianity. We will conclude with a discussion the early years of the Sephardic diaspora, touching on themes of communal crisis, demographic shifts, and cultural transformation.
Cost: $180
Advance registration is required.