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JPHI 1654 - F Philosophy of Maimonides
(2021-01)
This course is online and predominantly synchronous, with occasional short asynchronous videos.
Aims of the course
Maimonides’ Guide of the Perplexed (Moreh Nevukhim) is the most famous work in the history of Jewish ...
JPHI 4932 - FGM Topics: Redemption-Contempory Jewish Thought
(2021-01)
Course Description:
This course will present and survey approaches to the concept of redemption through the prism of Jewish thought and Jewish observance. A main goal of the course is to develop an understanding of ...
JPHI 1372 - N Polish Hasidism
(2021-01)
Course Description: Studying the unique texts and ideas of Polish Chassidut with a primary focus on Shem Mishmuel and Sefat Emet on the parashah.
Student Learning Objectives: The student will critically examine the ...
JPHI 1825 – P Chassidut
(2021-01)
Course Description: An Introduction to the Chassidic movement and its primary Torah ideas.
Student Learning Objectives: The student will critically examine the historical background, basic concepts, and key terms of ...
JHIS 4938H - A Topics: Malbim & Modernity / JPHI 1918H – A Topics: Malbim & Modernity
(2021-01)
Course Overview
The aim of this class is to explore the thought of one of the most well-known Jewish exegetes of the nineteenth century—Malbim—with a heavy emphasis on his historical and intellectual context.
We will ...
Concepts in Jewish Thought - 15411 - JPHI 1119 - L
(2021-09)
This course covers the following basic tenets of Jewish beliefs:
Body and Soul:
Part I. Creation of the First Person
Part II. How the Body was Created
Part III. Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Body
Part IV. ...
JPHI 4931 - FGW Topics: Human Nature & Jewish Thought
(2021-01)
Objectives of the course
This semester, we will focus on various conceptions of human nature and the significant role that
these conceptions assume in shaping theological and religious categories. Our study of this ...
JPHI 1131 - EM Introduction to Jewish Philosophy
(2021-01)
Objectives of the course
This semester we will focus on a variety of significant topics in Jewish thought. Through
studying the writings of seminal Jewish thinkers from both the medieval and modern periods, we
will ...
JPHI 1905 - D1 Philosophy of Prayer
(2021-01)
Description and Goals: This class will take a close look at the Jewish prayer book and the experience of contemporary Jewish prayer in an attempt to understand the practical goals of Jewish Prayer. What are we attempting ...
JUDS 1489 - J Interpersonal Relationships
(2021-01)
NOTE: This course offering is listed as “Interpersonal Relationships” as it fulfills that requirement for Sy Syms students.
Course Overview
This course will focus on understanding how Halacha governs the flow of Capital ...