This class was great. Ochs is incredibly interested and knowledgable in the topic and wants you to learn it well. she loves her students and is incredibly enthusiastic. a fair amount of reading. she gives sample questions for the midterm and final so studying for those is not too hard. there are three "doing jewish" assignments where you go to an event and write a page about what you experienced. she invited everyone to her house to help them build their sukkah. very fun class.

Ochs is the best. She cares about her students and the course. I would definitely recommend as a fun and easy elective

Absolutely fantastic class with fantastic professor and person. Highly recommended for anyone interested in religion in how it is lived. Vanessa Ochs is an amazing person--get to know her (you will if you take the class!)