This public history seminar explores the origins, development and paradoxes of the Canadian Jewish community from its inception in the 18th century to the present. It pays particular attention to the complexities of immigration, relationships between Jews and non-Jews, inspiration and anxiety about religious change, the Holocaust, Zionism & the State of Israel in public consciousness, and the puzzles and tensions of balancing tradition and modernity. Students will learn to conduct original archival research on topics of their own choosing, and their final papers, podcasts, videos or exhibitions will be published on the Ontario Jewish Archives website.
No prior knowledge of Jewish history or Canadian history required.
Course credit exclusions: AP/HIST 3555 6.00
Prior TO FALL 2009: Course credit exclusion: AS/HIST 3555 6.00.
Note: Priority is given to History Honours majors and minors who have successfully completed at least 84 credits.