I have recently posted an online course on my website, "Judaism, Christianity, Islam." The course, based on one that I developed and taught at Brown University, introduces these three "Abrahamic" traditions. You can follow the course in sequence, … [Continue reading] about Judaism, Christianity, Islam: A New Online Course
New Publications
Over the last few months a number of my essays and articles have been published; a result of the COVID induced backlog beginning to clear. Just an update on what is out there and perhaps even available, if you have database access: 1. “The … [Continue reading] about New Publications
Adam and Eve in the Jewish Tradition
I have typically taught adult education courses, particularly in Jewish settings. Since I do not enjoy teaching on Zoom, I have largely avoided doing so over the last few years. This semester, though, I am beginning a new one, a ten-class course on … [Continue reading] about Adam and Eve in the Jewish Tradition
Happiness and Pursuit of the Good Life
As the new semester approaches, I have "finalized" (at least in tentative form) my syllabus for my course on "Happiness and Pursuit of the Good Life". I previously blogged about this course here, and I thank all who responded to my questions. The … [Continue reading] about Happiness and Pursuit of the Good Life
Antisemitic, or Not?
This semester I have been teaching a course on the history of antisemitism. I have never been one to see antisemitism behind every rock and crevice; I confess that I probably have minimized the problem. Now, though, I think about antisemitism … [Continue reading] about Antisemitic, or Not?