Jewish Studies

The Jewish Studies program from Tel Aviv University is built around an array of courses designed to enhance knowledge about Jewish civilization as a world heritage—a unique phenomenon in world history that has significantly contributed to the development of neighbouring civilizations through inclusive and connective dynamics.

program Highlights

• Focus on history and contemporary era: Studies focus on Judaism as a historical and present-day civilization that has been, and continues to be, a force for progressive ideas, innovation, and connectivity.

• Training future Jewish scholars and leaders: Graduate students are trained as future scholars in Jewish Studies, as educators, and as leaders of Jewish and non-Jewish social organizations.

• Courses in English: Courses are taught entirely in English by TAU and Goethe University faculty and are open to Israeli and non-Israeli, Jewish and non-Jewish individuals alike.

• Tri-institutional Collaboration & Flexible Structure: Study online and in-person on Tel Aviv University and Goethe University campuses.

• Multidisciplinary studies: Courses provide a multidisciplinary perspective, drawing from various Jewish Studies disciplines.

Career Opportunities

Students who graduate from the Jewish Studies program can enjoy a variety of inspiring post-graduation career paths, including:

• Higher education and research institutions

• Public service

Courses include:

• Jewish Philosophy

• Biblical Studies

• Jewish History

• Hebrew Language and Semitic Linguistics

• Jewish Literature and Culture