If it’s possible to speak of a philosopher being “hip”, then in the Jewish world Emmanuel Levinas is currently that philosopher. Study the thinker famed for his philosophical works and his modern Talmudic commentaries in which he attempts to “translate Hebrew into Greek” (as he put it), engage in translating his own dense prose in order to understand what he meant by “totality” and “infinity,” and discover what on earth all of this has to do with Judaism.

For those who have had a taste and are ready for more intensive study. Join a warm and supportive group of committed students to take your Jewish learning to the next stage. The medieval period was Jewish philosophy’s golden age, as thinkers including Judah Halevi and Moses Maimonides grappled with some of the most challenging metaphysical issues. In a lively and comprehensive survey, with all concepts explained in a clear, non-technical fashion, explore questions such as: Did God create the world? Can human freedom be reconciled with divine foreknowledge? What is the nature of the good life? and finally: Are the commandments rational?