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All Courses (13)
October 27 - December 15, 2024
Exodus: Marching to Sinai
The story of Exodus as the narrative leads to the Revelation at Sinai
October 30 - December 11, 2024
The Haftarah as Intertext
Seminar-style investigation into the weekly haftarah, as we inquire into its meaning and liturgical function.
November 3 - December 15, 2024
Middle School Girls’ Talmud (Fall Zman 5785)
Talmud class for middle school girls! Perek HaMafkid: What happens if you're watching your friend's stuff... and it gets lost or stolen?
November 11 - December 16, 2024
Mishnah In-Depth: Bava Batra
Join Rabbi Nathaniel Helfgot for Mishnah In-Depth every Monday!
November 12 - December 10, 2024
Why Pray in Community?
How does praying in community benefit (or detract) from my prayer experience?
December 4 - December 18, 2024
The Gates of Crying Were Not Locked: Crying Adults and Crying Children in Classical Jewish Texts
What is crying about? Why is it so powerful? Is it ever right to tell someone to stop crying?
December 4 - December 18, 2024
A.I., Halakhic Decision Making, and Torah Education
Studying how AI changes the way we think about halakhic decision making - and about the goals of education
December 22 - December 24, 2024
AI: A World Without Work?
If work becomes all but irrelevant, how can we live meaningful lives?
December 22 - February 2, 2025
Mishnah In-Depth: Sanhedrin & Makkot
Join Rabbi Matthew Nitzanim for Mishnah In-Depth every Sunday!
December 23 - December 24, 2024
On Knowledge, Labor and Work in The Bible
The Torah’s treatment of "da’at" and its evaluation of human engagement in various forms of labor and work.
December 25 - December 25, 2024
Insights into Maimonides’ Laws of Hanukkah
Examining some surprising features of Maimonides' masterful Laws of Hanukkah
December 25 - December 25, 2024
Hallel on Hanukkah: A Hassidic Perspective on a Halakhic Enigma
Exploring the unique nature of the obligation to recite full Hallel on Hanukkah
December 25 - December 25, 2024
“Sefat Ferah Shoshan (The Lily’s Speech)”: The Life and Teachings of Farha (Flora) Sassoon
The incredible life and work of Farha Sassoon - in honor of Hag HaBanot
Course Schedule at a Glance