Then and Now
In addition to teaching my course on antisemitism this fall, I'll also be teaching a course on the Talmud (in English). The description is below, and the full downloadable syllabus, in pdf format, can be downloaded here. This course will … [Continue reading] about The Talmud
A course that I'm teaching in Fall, 2024, to undergraduates at Brown University: Antisemitism is sometimes called the "longest hatred," and today it is on the rise. This class examines both the how and the why. We will examine the origin and … [Continue reading] about Antisemitism: A History
This originally appeared on my Substack. Over the years, I have offered scores of first-year college students advice. I have encouraged them to clarify their goals; to create long term plans; to think strategically about what they want … [Continue reading] about What Should I Take?
This originally appeared in my Substack. Do humans have a unique purpose? The Bible wrestles with this question. In the first creation account (Genesis 1:1-2:4), God first states the intention to create humans in God’s “image” … [Continue reading] about Our Purpose: The Desire for Meaning is our Strength and Weakness
This was originally published on my Substack. To receive future posts as they come out, right to your mailbox, please consider subscribing. The narrative is sometimes implicit, but often explicit, and often runs … [Continue reading] about Israel, South Africa, and Divestment