
In this course we will explore Arab Jewish music from the 1700s right up to 2025, from liturgical poetry to Israeli Mizrahi rock, from Marrakech to Tel Aviv. How have Arab Jews sung, prayed, and partied in Arabic indicating a spirited equality in the Arab world alongside Muslims and Christians?
Throughout the course we will listen (and shake it!) to dozens of incredible and unforgettable songs while learning a small portion of the historical and social context these songs were written and performed in.
The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.
Course structure
The course will be taught in lecture style with expectation that participants will have listened to song recordings prior to each session. Some small popular media articles will also be shared prior to sessions.
Prior knowledge
The course is given in English.
No prior knowledge about the subject is needed.
To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. The school offers Zoom manuals and a training opportunity before the start of the course.
Course material
Course material is included in the cost for this course.
About the teacher
Maor Oz is a PhD student at the University of Toronto in the Department for the Study of Religion and the Centre for Jewish Studies. His research has focused on the media representation of Arab Jews in Israeli society, in addition to the role of Arabic in modern Mizrahi Jewish culture in Israel. His doctoral research focuses on Jewish food culture and migration in the modern Mediterranean.
Photo: Iraqi Party, Fiona Murphy, from the film “Remember Baghdad”
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Times
Sundays 19:15-21:15 CET
Course start
Sunday 21 September
13 sessions
Teacher
Maor Oz
Application deadline
Thursday 31 July