The European Roots of American Judaism Presenter: Dr.Claire Sufrin
In this workshop, we will examine sources that shed light on the birth of the Reform, Conservative, and Modern Orthodox movements of Judaism in 19th century Germany. We will consider why and how Jews began to change the practice of Judaism in response to the larger cultural changes they were experiencing and the new opportunities they were gaining. This workshop is designed for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of modern Judaism.
Dr. Claire Sufrin Dr. Claire Sufrin, a Chicago-area native, teaches in the Department of Religious Studies and Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies at Northwestern University. Her research and teaching interests include modern Jewish thought, religion and literature, and gender studies. Dr. Sufrin earned her BA at Yale University and her PhD at Stanford University. She lives in Evanston with her husband Michael Simon and their sons Jacob (age 5) and Ethan (age 2).
