This interdisciplinary course traces the many musical traditions of the Jewish world communities in a journey from Temple singing and desert ceremonies in biblical times, through music of Mendelssohn, Mahler, and Schoenberg, to works of individuals such as Gershwin, Copland, Berlin, and Bernstein. Included will be a comparative study of the three Abrahamic religions exploring their respective voices and musical interaction. Sociology, literature, religion, and history, as well as issues of ethnicity, anti-Semitism, cultural identities, social justice, and equality will be explored in depth throughout the course. May meet either the Critical Perspectives: Global Cultures or Social Inequality requirement. Meets the Equity and Power: EPG requirement. (Not offered 2025-26).

Degree requirement — Equity and Power: EPG

1 unit

Previously Featured Offering

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Spring 2025	Block 6	Jewish Music	Ofer Ben-Amots	Packard Hall 20	25 / 19	04/19/2025