About the Course
What do Jews believe about God, prayer, human responsibility, the afterlife, and the Messiah? And is there actually a single Jewish answer to these questions? Drawing on classical sources and diverse rabbinic voices, this six-part course explores the range of perspectives on central Jewish beliefs and the way Jewish thought has developed and grown over time. With special attention to questions often asked by those new to Judaism, we will come to appreciate Jewish belief as lived, reflective, and evolving. Space and opportunities will be provided for participants to explore and express their own beliefs. Closed Captioning will be available for this course. DATES: Sundays October 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 22 TIME: 9:00-10:30 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM-1:30 PM Eastern / 5:00-6:30 PM UK / 7:00-8:30 PM Israel Note: Due to the clock change in the UK and Israel, the session on October 25th will take place at: 8:00–9:15 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM–12:15 PM Eastern / 3:00–4:15 PM UK / 5:00–6:15 PM Israel
What to expect in this course
Class style
Lecture + interactive discussion
Participation
Questions welcomed throughout
Source materials
Will be shared via a link in the chat during the session and will be shown on-screen during the session
Meet Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield
Zvi teaches Talmud, Halakha and Jewish Thought at Pardes. In addition, Zvi is a faculty member of the Pardes Center for Jewish Educators and has been training and mentoring Jewish Educators for over ten years in Tefilah in educational settings, critical issues in modern Jewish thought, and Israel education. Zvi holds a B.A. in History from Columbia University and did graduate work at Harvard University in Medieval and Modern Jewish Thought. He studied at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel and has rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He was the director of Judaica at the JCC of Cleveland and an instructor at the Cleveland College of Jewish Studies for many years. He also serves as a curriculum writer and is involved in staff training for the Nesiya Institute. His wife, Dina, is a faculty member of the Hebrew University School of Public Health, and they have four children.
Ready to explore what Jews believe?
Enroll now for a thoughtful, personal framework of learning and discussion around the central issues of Jewish faith.
$100.00