Study programs

The course 'Sages Promote Peace in the World - Between Israel and the Nations' is an opportunity for learners to clarify their position on the treatment of non-Jews in the State of Israel, and to formulate an opinion that represents their Jewishness and their being Jewish. The course will introduce learners to the words of sages who deal with various issues at the center of this topic, such as: the appropriate treatment of other peoples; the rights of minorities; neighborly relations and human dignity. The rich Jewish tradition of Sephardic Jews and Jews of Islamic countries, and in particular the open and fruitful encounter of this tradition with modernity, imbue a moderate, inclusive Jewish identity that does not impose its values; a Judaism centered on social values - morality, ethics, humanity. Familiarity with this tradition allows learners to become familiar with Jewish responses to this phenomenon that are not always recognized as Jewish responses. The program includes ten sessions structured in three units of three sessions each and a concluding session, and is accompanied by three instructional videos.