![]() We will explore and discuss his concepts of God, his understanding of the purpose of the commandments, his ideas about the distinctions between Jews and non-Jews, and his theory of scriptural interpretation. Registration: Click here to register for Delve Deeper Maimonidesįor more information: Contact: Morty Miller: this course, we will read Maimonides’ works closely to get a sense of his mindset, life and cultural world. I nstructor: Alan Verskin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, University of Rhode Island Moses Maimonides: Rabbi, Philosopher, and Community Leaderĭay: Thursdays - September 8, 15, 22, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15 Finally, we will discuss the second Sephardic/Mizrahi crisis, the mass migration of Sephardi-Mizrahi Jews from Arab countries in the 1940s and 50s, the destruction of many Diaspora communities, and those Jews’ experience in Israel and elsewhere in the second half of the 20 th century. We will explore those changes and why Zionism appealed less to Sephardic Jews in the Middle East than to their eastern European counterparts. Then, due to social and political changes in the 19 th century, the Jewish experience in Greece, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Egypt transformed considerably. In the latter, Jewish life thrived in the 16 th -18 th centuries. We will continue with the dispersal of Sephardi communities and the establishment of Sephardi centers in Western Europe and, mostly, the Ottoman Empire from the sixteenth century on. We will start with Jewish life in Spain/Portugal before the expulsion and the persecution of Jews there, as well as in the Arab world (present day Syria, Iraq, Israel, and Egypt). You may also enroll by calling the Temple Emanu-El Office: 40įor more information: Contact: Morty Miller: class will explore the history of Arab/Middle Eastern and Sephardic Jews (the Jews from Iberia) from the expulsions from Spain in the late 15 th century to their lives in Israel today. Registration: Click here to register for Delve Deeper Sephardi & Mizrahi Jews ![]() The Zoom Link will be sent to those who register.Ĭost: $250 for the semester ( Note that partial and full scholarships are available! Please do not let cost be a barrier!) I nstructor: Yaron Ayalon, Ph.D., Director of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program and Associate Professor of Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies, College of Charleston (South Carolina) Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews: From 1492 to the 20th Centuryĭay: Mondays - September 19, October 3, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12 This Fall we have two Delve Deeper offerings: Delve Deeper programs are presented in cooperation with the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island and area synagogues including: Congregation Beth Sholom, Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Habonim, Temple Sinai, and Temple Torat Yisrael. Wednesday Morning Breakfast & Learning dddddddddĭelve Deeper is an adult education initiative that brings dynamic teachers to present in-depth, university level Judaic courses to a diverse group of adult learners. The Wisdom of Shabbat: A Modern Israeli Perspectiveĩ29 Tanakh B’yahad (Hebrew Bible Together) Timeless Rabbinic Wisdom for Mindful Living: Mussar Learn to Lead: Mastering Musaf and Becoming A Gabbai Temple Emanu-El offers learning opportunities nearly every day of the week thanks in part to the generosity of the Koffler and Bornstein families.Ĭlick on any of the offerings listed below for more information, or scroll down to see information on all of our offeringsĭelve Deeper: Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews kmkmmkm
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