Israel & American Jewry

(4 Credits)

Examines the relations between the Jewish community in Israel (including Palestine before the establishment of the state) and the American Jewish community from 1914 to 1992. Considers ideological issues (especially different views of Jewish collectivity) as well as political and diplomatic developments in the relations between Israel and the American Jewish community in the generation prior to the Six Day War of 1967. Concludes with an examination of the internal Israeli political debates that have invoked the greatest concern among American Jews: ?who is a Jew?? the Law of Return, and the peace process.