Yehuda Halevi: Mystical Longing for Israel

The Jewish population of Spain thrived under Muslim rule. As we explore that time period, we'll take a look at the following questions:

1. How do different cultural hubs develop in the region of Spain?
2. How do the Jews develop their own genre of poetry in this region and what makes it uniquely beautiful?
3. How do political turmoil and religious wars affect the Jews of Spain

Recommended Reading: Lewis, Bernard. The Jews of Islam. New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1987. Perelis, Ronnie. Narratives from the Sephardic Atlantic: Blood and Faith. Indiana: Indiana University Press, 2016.