Jews in the Muslim World

The Jewish experience in the Muslim world has often been peaceful, with the “People of the Book” afforded basic rights, even if sometimes as second-class citizens. There are fascinating stories to be told, shedding light on a rarely explored world. Join Prof. Stephen Berk as we consider the interchange of ideas, customs, and observances, pinpoint the inflection points, and recall the successes and failures of Jewish communities living in Muslim lands across the centuries.