PDE 430 Contemporary Dilemmas in Jewish Justice: Nation, Race, Class
In this course we'll explore some of most pressing challenges facing Jewish leadership around issues of social justice. At at time when American politics is undergoing profound shifts and realignments, we'll examine debates around Zionism and nationalism, race and anti-Racism, and economic populism through both contemporary and theoretical readings. Among the questions to be interrogated and discussed will include: what is the Jewish contribution to contemporary justice struggles? What are the major divisions and options for Jewish social justice work? What are the central challenges facing Jewish social justice leaders, and how might they be met?