Exploring Israeli Society
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Lecturer: Dr. Dina Roginsky
Gain understanding of the diverse people and complex issues in Israel today by exploring the social history of the country. The evolution of the State of Israel; Ashkenazi, Mizrahi, religious and secular Jews; Arab populations; Russian and Ethiopian immigrants; the role of the IDF, changes in Kibbutz life, Holocaust commemoration, Zionism, globalization, and Israel-Diaspora relations.
March 1 – Zionist ideology and the origins of modern Israel
March 8 – The Israeli social mosaic: subcultures in Israel
March 15 – Jews and Arabs in Israel: citizenship and conflict
March 22 – Israel is changed and challenged: Globalization and post-Zionism
Winter 2010 Classes
| Day | Dates | Times | Series | Drop-in | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | March 1 - 22 | 6:00PM-8:00PM | $52.00 | $15.00 |
Dr. Dina Roginsky is a sociologist and anthropologist. She received her PhD from Tel Aviv University and completed a post-doctoral study at New York University. She teaches in the Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations and the Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto.
