In April, 2024, as at a few (mostly highly-selective) universities, student protesters encamped at Brown University. The encampments were set up on our main green, and while peaceful, they violated the student conduct code. The president of the … [Continue reading] about Against Divestment at Brown University
The Talmud
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
Antisemitism: A History
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
What Should I Take?
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?
Our Purpose: The Desire for Meaning is our Strength and Weakness
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