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present. The course is designed for those who
are just starting their study of Judaism and it
equips the student with a knowledge of the
central issues and main texts in the formation of
Jewish identity. The intention of this course is to
allow the student to acquire a basic knowledge
of Jewish culture and history. Part 1 focuses on
basic aspects of Jewish culture including the
Jewish library, calendar and festivals. Part 2
provides an introductory overview of Jewish
history from the rabbinic period through
medieval Europe, the Middle East, Spain and
North Africa to modern Jewish life in Western
and Eastern Europe, the US and Israel.
Lecturer
Zuleika Rodgers, Assistant Professor
How to apply
Applications can be made in person on
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern
Studies, room 5037, level 5 of the Arts Building,
Trinity College, Dublin 2 or by post before 19
September 2012.
Fee
Part 1
€150
Part 2
€150
Both parts
€259
For security reasons payment should be by
cheque/draft/postal money order only, made
payable to Trinity College no. 1 account. A
concession rate is available to second and third
level students, unemployed persons and those
in receipt of a social welfare pension. Those
paying in two instalments must make the
second payment by Friday, 11 January 2013.
Date
Teaching in Michaelmas term commences
during the week beginning 24 September 2012
and in Hilary term during the week beginning 14
January 2013. Please note this is a day-time
course.
Duration
The course runs for a total of twenty-two weeks
in two parts. Part 1 runs through Michaelmas
term; part 2 runs through Hilary term.
Further information
Contact: Zuleika Rodgers, Department of Near
and Middle Eastern Studies, Arts Building,
Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 2229,
email:
Jews and European Society
from 1750
This course provides a survey of the Jewish
experience in modern Europe. We begin with
the Enlightenment and the formation of the
modern state and their consequences for
Jewish life and thought and end with the
foundation of the State of Israel. The cultural,
social, and political lives of Jews were
transformed in this period that is marked by
innovation, tragedy and success. Among the
themes that we explore in depth are: the
campaigns for and against Jewish
emancipation, acculturation and religious
reform; Jewish life in the Russian empire and in
Eastern Europe; the rise of political and racial
anti-Semitism; mass migration; and varieties of
Jewish national politics.
Lecturer
Zuleika Rodgers, Assistant Professor
How to apply
Applications can be made in person on
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern
Studies, room 5037, level 5 of the Arts Building,
Trinity College, Dublin 2 or by post before 19
September 2012.