Course Topic: Jewish Spirituality & Meditation

The Legacy of Sepharad and Modern Judaisms

The Legacy of Sepharad and Modern Judaisms

Program: Hebrew College Tamid
Instructor: Rabbi Leonard Gordon (Read Bio)
Dates:  4 Wednesdays, Fall 2024: 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 & 12/4
Time: 7-9:00 p.m. ET
Course fee: $200, financial aid is available
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: Hebrew College
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Our course will examine the afterlife of two grand traditions emerging out of the Jewish experience in Sepharad (medieval Spain): rationalism and mysticism. Our focus will be on Maimonides (Aristotle, reason) and the Zohar/Lurianic Kabbalah (Plato, mysticism). How are both traditions reflected in contemporary Jewish theology and practice? We will learn about the origins of secular Jewish thought in the writings of Maimonides and Spinoza and the origins of many contemporary Jewish rituals and prayers in Kabbalah. All texts will be read in translation and no prior knowledge is assumed.

For additional information and questions, contact the Hebrew College Tamid Team

Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Ethics – Mussar

Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Ethics – Mussar

Program: Hebrew College Tamid
Instructor: Rabbi Marcia Plumb (Read Bio)
Dates: 6 Wednesdays, Fall 2024: 11/20, 12/18, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19 & 4/23
Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m. ET
Course fee: $240, financial aid is available
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: Hebrew College and Co-Sponsored by Central Reform Temple
Registration:  Click here

Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that gives concrete instructions on how to live a meaningful and ethical life. Mussar is virtue-based ethics — based on the idea that by cultivating inner virtues, we improve ourselves, offering opportunities for personal transformation through a Jewish lens. This introductory monthly cohort will explore different middot (character traits). No knowledge of Hebrew or prior experience necessary.

For additional information and questions, contact the Hebrew College Tamid Team