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Advanced Topics in Jewish Law: The Law of Literature

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Advanced Topics in Jewish Law: The Law of Literature

Semester: Fall
Offered: 2022
Instructor: Noah Feldman
Meeting Time: Th 6:00pm-8:00pm

The group will examine sociological questions of the Yeshiva world as well as theoretical/textual ones regarding what is studied, and how, and by whom.

Prerequisite: This seminar will be by permission of the instructor, who strongly prefers that students have a background in advanced study of Jewish legal material. To apply please send a short statement of interest including background in Jewish legal studies to nfeldman@law.harvard.edu with a copy to swhalen@law.harvard.edu.

Note: The reading group will meet on the following dates: 9/22, 9/29, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1.

Exam Type: No exam

For more details please visit the Harvard Course Catalog.