Learn what we believe as Jews and why in the class "Purposes of Jewish Living." Examine the ideas, beliefs, life cycle, and holiday practices involved in leading a Jewish life in "Rhythms of Jewish Living."  

Experience the unfolding of the Jewish story in “Crossroads of Jewish History.” In “Ethics of Jewish Living,” students learn how Jewish teachings shed light on contemporary issues such as the environment, interpersonal relationships, end-of-life decisions, and stem-cell research.

Gain a deep understanding of the Song of Songs while learning about the different levels of interpretation traditionally applied in Jewish text study. This course is a continuation of the Part I class that took place in January 2020, and new students are welcome!

What is biblical prophecy and  where did the Israelite practice of experiencing prophetic visions come from?  When and how did Jews begin looking to the Torah instead of prophets’ individual experiences as the vehicle for divine revelation? 

This ancient-era version of reality TV gives you a front-row seat to the drama, gossip, legal transactions, and other daily intrigues of the Middle Ages.

Explore the intersection of the complex issues we face as modern Jews and the myriad ways we experience Jewishness in the context of contemporary America. We will focus on five principal issues of Jewish life today: religion, culture, community, Israel, and anti-Semitism.

This ancient-era version of reality TV gives you a front-row seat to the drama, gossip, legal transactions, and other daily intrigues of the Middle Ages.

In our study of the fifth book of the Torah, we join Moses in his final address to nation, standing just beyond the land of Canaan – a land that he himself will never enter.