This course is part of the Diploma in Judaic Studies and can also be taken on its own.
History
Jewish History I
Covers chapters in the history of the Jewish people from its origins to the Middle Ages. Students will learn about and analyse…
Academy · Jewish life
Judaism as a Way of Life
The course offers a comprehensive view of Judaism, starting from its definition, and analyses the uniqueness of Jewish identity. Students will learn about the traditional Jewish life cycle and its various forms of expression in modern life.
Syllabus
- General introduction
- Jewish identity
- History of the Jewish people
- Traditional Jewish sources
- Jewish faith and scientific theories
- The 13 principles of faith
- The age of the Universe
- Halakha, the Jewish way
- Traditional values
- Helping those in need
- Shabbat
- The Jewish life cycle
- Yamim Noraim, the High Holy Days
- Festivals established by the sages
- Glossary of Hebrew terms
- Additional and audiovisual material
Other Academy courses
History
Jewish History II
Covers chapters in the history of the Jewish people from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. Students will learn about…
Texts
Bible and Traditional Sources
A Diploma in Judaic Studies course on the people of the Book: the Torah, the Prophets and the Writings, the oral tradition…
Texts
Tanakh
The course sets out the structure of the books that make up the TANAKH and their main contents and messages. Students will…