The 1948 United Nations Convention for the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide promised to “liberate mankind from [the] odious scourge” of genocide, but thus far the international community has failed to deliver. Our course will examine the many different aspects involved with...
Read moreStudents will explore and analyze various organizational paradigms and practices as they relate to external government bodies, internal and external stakeholders, governing boards, and presidential leadership. The need for ethical and legal considerations in higher education leadership will be...
Read moreJudaism does not see Science and Religion as antithetical, but as two different spheres in harmony with one another. This course will examine the relationship between Judaism and Science from ancient times to today, including the following topics: Genesis and the Big Bang; Jewish observance and...
Read moreThis course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Hebrew. The course focuses on the development of all language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). Students will learn the Hebrew Alphabet in the print form for reading and the cursive form for writing. They will...
Read moreHebrew II Online continues the format of twice-a-week live webinar sessions combined with follow-up reinforcement through a 24/7 website for individual learning and review. All language skills are mastered through more advanced syntactic and grammatical structures. Students will begin to read...
Read moreThis course will continue the development of all language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. The emphasis will be on comprehension of modern Hebrew poems and short stories through reading and class discussion. In addition, study of advanced grammar and syntax will include all...
Read moreThis course will continue the development of all language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking with an emphasis on developing literacy skills. In addition, study of advanced grammar and syntax will include all passive Binyanim, different Gezarot, and parts of speech. ( Live webinar...
Read moreThis non-credit course is designed for students who have no prior experience in learning Hebrew. Students will complete four on-line modules with each followed by an individual appointment with the instructor. In as short a period of time as two weeks, students will learn the Hebrew alphabet and...
Read moreThis workshop will provide tools for successful dissertation writing to prepare students for writing the formal dissertation proposal. Methodology for formulating a viable research question, selecting sources and composing the dissertation bibliography, and resources for dissertation writers...
Read moreThis course explores the historical and philosophical foundations of Jewish education. Issues include: How did the Jewish day school, Hebrew school, and summer camp begin in the United States? What major problems do Jewish educators face and how have experts addressed these problems? What...
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