If you were asked to define Judaism, how would you do so? Is it a religion, a culture, a nationality, or all of the above? Not surprisingly, there have been many different responses to this question over the centuries. For example, in 1885, the Pittsburgh Platform stated that Judaism was no longer a nation, but a religious community. In this lesson, learners will study a variety of approaches to this much debated issue and then formulate their own responses on this essential topic.
The learner will:
Unpacked for Educators materials include:
Student handouts, computer, projector
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