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 | | This class will be an exploration of American Jewish history through the lens of primary and secondary sources, including historical writing, literature, memoirs and contemporary fiction. |
 | | Through the study of psychology, pastoral care and counseling, and Jewish texts, students will become familiar with: the counseling relationship; the difference between care and counseling; family systems and developmental psychology theories; contracting; making referrals; self-care and other topics relevant to the role of rabbi as counselor. |
 | | Synagogues and Jewish organizations are complicated and dynamic, with many actors including clergy, educators, learners, lay leaders, the marginally affiliated, the active participants and others. |
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