Comprehensive Jewish Studies
This program includes almost all the classes in the Darshan Training program but for 80 percent off the price. It is designed for students who are not interested in serving as Jewish leaders, but want to increase their Jewish learning. This is a perfect track for anyone interested in converting to Judaism or getting a “taste of Judaism”.Note that classes taken in the Comprehensive Jewish Studies track do not transfer to the Darshan Training Track.
Classes Available In This Program
Torah
Go through the entire Torah from Creation to the end of the Moses narrative. Each parshah (portion) is a separate unit
Neviim (Prophets)
Each of the books of the prophets is covered in this series, with a focus on what it means to be a prophet
Ketuvim (Writings)
Esther, Ruth and more! This unit covers each of the books of Ketuvim
Jewish Lifecycle
Everything you wanted to know about birth, brit milah, baby naming, bar/bat mizvah, marriage, divorce and Jewish funeral practices
Jewish Culture
Jewish music, art, literature, theater and film from both religious and secular perspectives
Early History
From the dawn of Jewish history through the Crusades, learn where the Jewish people came from
Basic Halacha
This series gives you a taste of the Talmud, with halachic issues that are relevant to your everyday life
Lay Chaplaincy
Learn the Jewish approach to interpersonal communication. This is a great series for people interested in Jewish communal service
Modern History
From the Crusades to the modern state of Israel, this course asks what it’s like to be a Jew in the modern world
Weekday Liturgy
Not sure what shacharit, mincha and maariv services are about, or how to pray? This series is perfect for you
Shabbat Liturgy
Kabbalat Shabbat, Maariv, the Shabbat Shacharit, Mincha, Maariv and Havdalah services are all covered. Great for beginners
Jewish Holidays
Go through the Jewish calendar learning each of the holidays, their rituals, history and more
Prayerbook Hebrew
Beginner prayerbook Hebrew! Don’t be scared. In this series you will learn mechanical reading, as well as important vocabulary
