Philosophy Courses

Navigating the death of a loved one is often an emotional and confusing process. Jewish tradition guides us through everything from end-of-life care to the best way to memorialize our loved ones. In this course, you will learn about the meaning behind Judaism's end-of-life practices and how to best honor those you’ve lost.

Why are Jews obsessed with food? Every major holiday, every major milestone, is marked with it. From apples and honey on Rosh Hashanah to latkes on Chanukah, matzah on Pesach, and everything in betweenIs there something inherently Jewish about the foods we eat? In this course we dive in deep, through Jewish history, kabbalistic insights, and even a bit of wisdom from Bubby. So grab a plate and dig in!

The idea of Moshiach (Messiah) and the Messianic Redemption is one of the pillars of Jewish faith. Yet the topic is often fraught with misconceptions. Some are even surprised to learn that Moshiach is a Jewish concept.

A six-part series on the major ideas of Jewish theology, this overview attempts to present the tenets of Jewish belief in a single, cohesive picture.

A contrast between scientific and faith-based approaches to explaining the origins of existence.

A six-part series tackles the often controversial topic of women's roles in Jewish practice and religious life.

A general introduction to the idea of faith and what makes Jewish belief unique.

Reflections on modern medical advances such as stem cell research, nanotechnology, biogenetic engineering and radical life extension in light of Jewish perspectives on the Messianic Age.

A Kabbalistic perspective on science's attempt to formulate an overarching explanation for all existence takes us through the dimensions of space, time and spirit.

What happens after we die? Will we ever live again? What is the purpose of the soul’s descent into a body? This series looks at some of the experiences of the soul after the death of the body.

This series examines three major themes of the days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: 1) the coronation of G-d, 2) a time of judgment, and 3) a time for repentance.

Taxation, immigration, health care. What is the Jewish perspective on the hot button issues of today? Drawing on sources from the Torah, this course examines hotly debated contemporary political issues from an authentic Jewish perspective.

In this three-part class, we are introduced to some of the basic concepts entailed in the Jewish belief in Messianic redemption. This series deals with 1) the redemption itself, 2) the era of resurrection of the dead and finally 3) what the world will be like after the resurrection.

A Kabbalistic perspective on the rapid growth of technology as a harbinger of the Messianic Era.