Stern College Syllabi -- Spring and Fall 2021-2022 courses --- JPHI (Jewish Philosophy): Recent submissions
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JPHI 4933H: Malbim and modernity
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09)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 survey the major ... -
JPHI 1843: Contemporary Jewish Philosophy
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09)The course will explore some of the most recent Chassidic Masters and their Chassidic Thought. Students will study texts written by Rav Moshe Wolfson, students of Rav Yitzchok Meir Morgenstern, Rav Elimelech Biderman, ... -
JPHI 1816: Hashkafa of the Vilna Gaon
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09)COURSE OBJECTIVES: The course will consist of an in-depth study of themes in Jewish thought based upon insights and concepts of the Vilna Gaon. Most of the discussions will relate to the holidays of Rosh Hashana, Yom ... -
JPHI 1611: Nachmanides
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09)Course Objectives This course focuses on a variety of fascinating theological and philosophical concepts that emerge from the writings of Nachmanides. Special attention will be given to Nachamanides’ Commentary on the ... -
JPHI 1131: Survey of Jewish Philosophy
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-10)¶Throughout the course of history, people have looked at the world and come away with questions, struggling with various aspects of humanity and faith. Jewish philosophers have examined these questions, revealing in their ... -
JHIS 4935: Conversion to and from Judaism in Historical Perspective
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01)Course Description and Objectives:¶ This course will use the experience of conversion to and from Judaism as a lens through which to examine the Jewish past. Religious conversion, which centers on questions of individual ... -
JPHI1650H: Maimonides and his Enemies
(The Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought ; Stern College for Women, 2022-01)COURSE OVERVIEW This semester we will explore the legacy of perhaps the most renowned and influential Jewish thinker in history: Maimonides. Over the first half of the course, we will examine his historical and intellectual ... -
JPHI 1918: Philosophy and Tanakh
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01)COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course will focus on philosophical concepts and themes that arise from classical biblical narratives. Through closely examining these topics, students will arrive at a deeper understanding of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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. ... -
Intro to Jewish Philosophy - 14097 - JPHI 1131 - F
(2021-09)Course Objectives 1. This course allows students to engage with fundamental questions about Jewish thought that pertain to critical issues, such as: ● Should our religious beliefs be based upon rational arguments or ... -
Jewish Ethics - 13899 - JPHI 1204 - F
(2021-09)This course will examine the nature, basis and scope of Jewish ethics. Our emphasis will be on determining the extent to which Jewish law interacts with secular ethical principles and reasoning, using classical sources, ...
