LBGTQ+ Jews in Film
and Television

Program: Hebrew College Tamid
Instructor: Stav Meishar (Read Bio)
Dates: 6 Fridays, Spring 2025: 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/21, 3/28 & 4/4
Time:  9:30-11 a.m. EST
Course fee: $240, financial aid is available
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: Hebrew College
Registration:  Click here

“From “Angels in America” to “Transparent“, from “Bent” to “Yentl“, we will explore the intersection of Jewish identities and queer identities in film and television. Are these identities separate or influence each other? Do they stand in juxtaposition or do they complement each other? What does it mean for these characters to be Jewish and Queer, and how does it shape their trajectories? We will watch excerpts from these works (may contain spoilers) and analyze these questions together using biblical, contemporary and academic texts.

Each class will focus on one media example: a singular character from a film or a TV show. In this way, even if students miss a class, we all begin from the same point the following week. Between classes there will be a small amount of homework: a film or a TV episode to watch, plus a short article to read.”

For additional information or questions, contact the Hebrew College Tamid Team