Each class may be presented independently of others in their respective series.

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Jewish Law / Halakha

• Introduction to Eiruvin (3 topics)
  • Sources and Justifications for Eiruv
  • The Physical Construction of an Eiruv
  • Social and Conceptual Elements of Eiruvin / Ramifications of Eiruvin Disputes

• Electricity in Jewish Law (4 topics)
  • New Technology, Old Halakha pt. 1
  • New Technology, Old Halakha pt. 2
  • Subjectivity and Judgement Calls
  • Electricity and Positive Commandments

Economics and Social Justice in Jewish Law (7 topics)

• Free Market Ethics in Torah
• Halakhic Market Controls
• Taxes and Tzedakah
• Labor Laws
• Social Welfare Programs
• Universal Health Care in Jewish Law
• "Tikkun Olam" in Rabbinic Thought

Judaism Encountering Society

• Rabbinic Reactions to Greek Culture
• Rabbinic Responses to Christian Thought
• Judaism in the Public Square
• The Controversy Over Conversions: The Battle for Jewish Identity
• The Noble Truths of Kohelet: A Relationship Between Jewish and Buddhist Thought
• The Politics of Exclusion in Judaism (series)

Machsehvet Hazal - Rabbinic Thought and Theology

• Introduction / Angels
• Divine Providence
• Where is God?
• Theodicy and the Problem of Evil
• Reward and Punishment
• Mazal / Fate
• Olam Haba / The World to Come
  • What is "Olam Haba?" Towards a Definition
  • Who Merits Olam Haba
  • Who is Excluded from Olam Haba
• Gehenom / Hell
• Mashiach
• The Land of Israel
• The Hurban / Destruction
• Jews vs. Non-Jews - How Racist are We?
• Jewish Leadership
• The Wisdom of Women
• Multiple Truths and Pluralism
• Marit 'Ayin - How Not to Be Seen
• Humrot / Stringencies
• Halakha V'Ein Morin Kein - The Laws Which Should Not Be Taught
• Popular Practice and the Process of Pesak - Role of Custom in Jewish Law
• Martyrdom
• Segulot, Simmanim, and Superstitions (4 parts)

Introduction to Judaism Topics

• What is Judasim?
• What is God?
• Great Books of Judaism
• The High Holiday Services
• How to Run a Service
• Introduction to Jewish Music
• Everything about Pesach