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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Jewish Thought
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Prof. Jonathan Garb
Coordinator Office Hours:
Appointment by email
Teaching Staff:
Prof. Jonathan Garb
Course/Module description:
A study of the writings of the first generation of Ziditchov-Komarno Hasidism: R. Tzevi Hirsch of Ziditchov in the genres of Musar, Kabbalah and radical biblical exegesis.
Course/Module aims:
Acquire the ability to comprehensively read kabbalistic/Hasidic texts.
Acquire the ability to comprehend a generation of a stream of Hasidism.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Organize materials that span a generation of Hasidic writing.
Analyze Hasidic texts in a rich manner.
Critique and appreciate existing research accomplishments.
Present the preliminary conclusions of a personal research to fellow students. (For those who will write a seminar paper)
Ask questions in a focused and clear manner.
Critique the relevance of concepts such as ‘learning products’ for the humanities.
Attendance requirements(%):
There is no formal requirement for a specific number of classes, however it will not be possible to submit a paper without reasonable attendance and more importantly participation. This will not be policed, but will operate on the basis of confidence in the maturity of the students. Also please bear in mind that the main points of class discussion must be reflected in the final papers. Classes are conducted assuming that the students have prepared the weekly readings
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
• General introductions that provide historical and philological context.
• Close reading of primary texts.
• Critical analysis of scholarly articles.
• Student presentations and lecturer's feedback.
Course/Module Content:
Historical background
The radical doctrine of the Tzaddiq
The theurgy of pleasure and erotic imagery
Between Musar and Kabbalah
The ideology of spreading Kabbalah and its limits
Student Presentations
summary
A more detailed outline will be sent to registered students closer to the beginning of the school year.
Required Reading:
See Hebrew column. A more detailed outline will be sent to registered students closer to the beginning of the school year.
Additional Reading Material:
ditto
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Home Exam / Referat 50 %
Presentation / Poster Presentation / Lecture 50 %
Additional information:
The breakdown above is for those who wish to write a seminar paper (which involves presenting a class and uploading an abstract before that). Otherwise, the final paper is 100% of the grade.
Besides this task for seminar writers, all mid-semester tasks are voluntary.
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