Assignment:
Drawing from the characterization of Judaism as ethno-religious, describe five ways in which this might advance a sense of Jewish identity and solidarity, and then describe two ways in which this factor (ethno-religion) has been a liability at various points in Jewish history. Please number each group of items clearly, to help your essay express your thoughts clearly. You should cite at least three published sources outside this module (that are drawn from formal publications and recognized scholarship), in addition to drawing from the materials provided in this course.