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Jewish Studies & Mysticism

Study the Torah, Talmud, and other sacred texts, along with Jewish history, ethics, and mystical traditions like Kabbalah.

8 subcategories · 241 courses total

Modern Israel Studies

Examine the history, politics, culture, and society of the modern State of Israel. Understand its complexities from its founding to contemporary issues.

Survey the history of the Jewish people from ancient Israel to the modern era. Cover key events, migrations, and interactions with other cultures.

Hebrew Bible (Tanakh)

Explore the foundational texts of Judaism, including the Torah (Five Books of Moses), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). Understand its narrative, laws, and literary composition.

Talmud and Rabbinic Literature

Delve into the "Oral Torah," studying the Mishnah and Gemara which form the Talmud. Learn about the process of rabbinic debate and legal interpretation.

Jewish Philosophy and Ethics

Engage with the great philosophical questions through the lens of Jewish thinkers from Maimonides to modern times. Explore Jewish perspectives on ethics, faith, and reason.

Biblical Hebrew

Learn to read and understand the Hebrew language of the Bible. Master the alphabet, grammar, and vocabulary necessary to engage with the original texts.

Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism

Investigate the esoteric and mystical traditions within Judaism. Study foundational texts like the Zohar and the teachings of major kabbalists.

Halakha (Jewish Law)

Study the principles and application of Jewish law as derived from classical sources. Explore topics like Shabbat, kashrut (dietary laws), and daily rituals.