The Surrealists were inspired by the writings of Sigmund Freud. Delving into the subconscious, they created paintings, sculptures, poetry and theatre that explored the realms of the surreal.
THE MEANING OF GOD IN MODERN JEWISH RELIGION
This course will explore the writings of some of the major contributors to modern Jewish thought including Mordecai Kaplan, Martin Buber, Abraham Joshua Heschel and more.
ADVANCED HEBREW
This course will focus on consolidating acquired knowledge, vocabulary, grammatical structures and expanding fundamental skills: reading, comprehension and speaking.
AMERICAN PRESIDENTS AND ISRAEL
The American/Israeli alliance has been one of the strongest in modern history. We will explore how Presidents since JFK have related to Israel, particularly in times of crisis.
MUSIC AND THE HOLOCAUST
For many victims of the Holocaust, music was an important way of preserving and asserting their humanity. Learn about the artists and the role that music played in the struggle for hope.
JEWS IN AMERICA: INSIDERS AND OUTSIDERS
Learners will discuss seminal developments in American life, such as the Jewish contributions to American culture, American literature, the Civil Rights Movement and more.
ANGELS AND DEMONS: JEWISH MONSTERS, MAYHEM AND SAVIORS
Creatures that invoke fear and offer comfort appear throughout the Bible, Talmud, Midrash, Kabbalah, Liturgy and Literature. Come explore the mythic world of Jewish angels and demons.
