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Humanistic Jewish learning for every stage β€” kids, teens, adults, lifelong.

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YouthGrades 2–3Free

Jewish Holidays, Human Stories

The year in Jewish holidays β€” through the very human stories behind them.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Heroes, Rebels & Questioners: Jewish History for Kids

3,000 years of Jewish history β€” as told through the people who wouldn't sit still.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrade 6Free

Hebrew Reading Launchpad

Learn to read Hebrew β€” as a language, not a chore.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 16 lessons
YouthGrades 6–7Members

B Mitzvah Journey: Find Your Voice

A humanistic B Mitzvah program β€” with mentors, meaning, and a real project.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· Personalized program
AdultYear 1 Β· Adult Ed CycleFree

Introduction to Jewish History

The full arc of Jewish history β€” from ancient Israel to now β€” with a humanist's eye.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 24 lessons
AdultYear 2 Β· Adult Ed CycleFree

Introduction to Jewish Culture

Holidays, life-cycle, food, language, art β€” Jewish life as a culture you can live in.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 24 lessons
AdultYear 3 Β· Adult Ed CycleFree

Philosophy of Secular Humanistic Judaism

The ideas underneath Humanistic Judaism β€” reason, dignity, and a very old Jewish argument.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 24 lessons
AdultIntermediateComing soon

A Skeptic's Tour of the Hebrew Bible

Read the Bible as literature, history, and a very old human argument.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 10 lessons
AdultAll levelsComing soon

Yiddish, Food & Folk: Culture You Can Taste

A delicious tour of Ashkenazi culture β€” with recipes, songs, and a little Yiddish.

Guest Faculty Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntermediateComing soon

Jewish Ethics for the Real World

Ancient arguments, modern dilemmas β€” and no easy answers.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 8 lessons
YouthK–1Free

Storytime Shabbat

Storytime Shabbat β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 6 lessons
YouthK–1Members

Passover for Little Questioners

Passover for Little Questioners β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Hanukkah Light Lab

Hanukkah Light Lab β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 8 lessons
YouthK–1Members

Tu B'Shevat: A Birthday for Trees

Tu B'Shevat: A Birthday for Trees β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 6 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Purim Puppet Theater

Purim Puppet Theater β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Sukkot Under the Stars

Sukkot Under the Stars β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 6 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Yom Kippur: Trying Again

Yom Kippur: Trying Again β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 8 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Rosh Hashanah Around the World

Rosh Hashanah Around the World β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Shavuot: Learning Together

Shavuot: Learning Together β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Passover Seder Design Studio

Passover Seder Design Studio β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Prophets: Ancient Activists

Prophets: Ancient Activists β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Jews of the World: Ethiopia to Argentina

Jews of the World: Ethiopia to Argentina β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Immigration Stories: Ellis Island to Now

Immigration Stories: Ellis Island to Now β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Civil Rights & Jewish Voices

Civil Rights & Jewish Voices β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 8 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Aleph-Bet Bootcamp

Aleph-Bet Bootcamp β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 6 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Hebrew Reading Level 2

Hebrew Reading Level 2 β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Modern Israeli Songs for Kids

Modern Israeli Songs for Kids β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Hebrew Handwriting Fun

Hebrew Handwriting Fun β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrades 6–7Members

Ethics for the Group Chat

Ethics for the Group Chat β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Kindness Lab

Kindness Lab β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Design Your Own Holiday

Design Your Own Holiday β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Jewish Music Around the World

Jewish Music Around the World β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 8 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Klezmer for Kids

Klezmer for Kids β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Bake a Real Challah

Bake a Real Challah β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Latkes, Kugel & Kitchen Stories

Latkes, Kugel & Kitchen Stories β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 8 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

The Deli: A Delicious History

The Deli: A Delicious History β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 12 lessons
YouthK–1Members

Big Questions Club (K–1)

Big Questions Club (K–1) β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Big Questions Club (2–3)

Big Questions Club (2–3) β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 8 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Big Questions Club (4–5)

Big Questions Club (4–5) β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrades 6–7Members

Big Questions Club (6–7)

Big Questions Club (6–7) β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Torah Stories, Retold Honestly

Torah Stories, Retold Honestly β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 8 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Legends of the Golem

Legends of the Golem β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Michael Rosen Β· 8 lessons
YouthGrades 6–7Members

Israel: A Kid's-Eye Timeline

Israel: A Kid's-Eye Timeline β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 12 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Jewish Comics & Superheroes

Jewish Comics & Superheroes β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 8 lessons
YouthGrades 4–5Members

Yiddish for Curious Kids

Yiddish for Curious Kids β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons
YouthGrades 6–7Members

B Mitzvah Prep: Your Text

B Mitzvah Prep: Your Text β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· Personalized program
YouthGrades 6–7Members

B Mitzvah Prep: Your Voice

B Mitzvah Prep: Your Voice β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· Personalized program
YouthGrades 6–7Members

B Mitzvah Prep: Your Project

B Mitzvah Prep: Your Project β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· Personalized program
YouthK–1Members

Shabbat Songs & Sign Language

Shabbat Songs & Sign Language β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 10 lessons
YouthGrades 2–3Members

Jewish Holidays: The Whole Year

Jewish Holidays: The Whole Year β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Michael Rosen Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntroMembers

Introduction to Humanistic Judaism

Introduction to Humanistic Judaism β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntroMembers

Sherwin Wine: A Humanistic Life

Sherwin Wine: A Humanistic Life β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 10 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Talmud for Skeptics

Talmud for Skeptics β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Midrash as Human Argument

Midrash as Human Argument β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 10 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Rashi Without Reverence

Rashi Without Reverence β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Maimonides: Philosopher, Physician, Rebel

Maimonides: Philosopher, Physician, Rebel β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Spinoza and the Jewish Enlightenment

Spinoza and the Jewish Enlightenment β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Mendelssohn to Modernity

Mendelssohn to Modernity β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

The Hasidic Turn

The Hasidic Turn β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntroMembers

Reform, Reconstructionist, Humanist

Reform, Reconstructionist, Humanist β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

A History of Jewish Skepticism

A History of Jewish Skepticism β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Kabbalah for Non-Believers

Kabbalah for Non-Believers β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Michael Rosen Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

The Shtetl and Its Legacy

The Shtetl and Its Legacy β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Yiddish Literature in Translation

Yiddish Literature in Translation β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Isaac Bashevis Singer: Close Reading

Isaac Bashevis Singer: Close Reading β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 10 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Sholem Aleichem's Comic Genius

Sholem Aleichem's Comic Genius β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons
AdultAdvancedMembers

Modern Hebrew Poetry

Modern Hebrew Poetry β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 10 lessons
AdultAdvancedMembers

Bialik and the Hebrew Revival

Bialik and the Hebrew Revival β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 6 lessons
AdultAdvancedMembers

Amichai Line by Line

Amichai Line by Line β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntroMembers

Hebrew for Everyday Life

Hebrew for Everyday Life β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Hebrew II: Building Sentences

Hebrew II: Building Sentences β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 10 lessons
AdultAdvancedMembers

Hebrew III: Reading the News

Hebrew III: Reading the News β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Biblical Hebrew for Humanists

Biblical Hebrew for Humanists β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

The Book of Job: A Human Argument

The Book of Job: A Human Argument β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Ecclesiastes: The Honest One

Ecclesiastes: The Honest One β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 10 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

The Song of Songs: Love Without Apology

The Song of Songs: Love Without Apology β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Prophets and Political Courage

Prophets and Political Courage β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Michael Rosen Β· 10 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Ruth: The Outsider Who Belongs

Ruth: The Outsider Who Belongs β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Esther: Power, Passing, and Purim

Esther: Power, Passing, and Purim β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 10 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Jewish Ethics of Speech

Jewish Ethics of Speech β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Jewish Ethics of Money and Work

Jewish Ethics of Money and Work β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Jewish Ethics of Family

Jewish Ethics of Family β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons
AdultAdvancedMembers

Jewish Ethics of Power

Jewish Ethics of Power β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

The Ethics of Memory

The Ethics of Memory β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Holocaust History: A Humanist Reading

Holocaust History: A Humanist Reading β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 12 lessons
AdultAdvancedMembers

After Auschwitz: Post-Holocaust Thought

After Auschwitz: Post-Holocaust Thought β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 8 lessons
AdultAdvancedMembers

Zionism: A Contested Idea

Zionism: A Contested Idea β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
AdultAdvancedMembers

Israel/Palestine: Talking Honestly

Israel/Palestine: Talking Honestly β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Jewish Feminism: A Living Movement

Jewish Feminism: A Living Movement β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Queer Jewish Voices

Queer Jewish Voices β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntroMembers

Interfaith Life, Jewish Meaning

Interfaith Life, Jewish Meaning β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntroMembers

Raising Jewish Kids Without Religion

Raising Jewish Kids Without Religion β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntroMembers

Secular Life-Cycle Ceremonies

Secular Life-Cycle Ceremonies β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntroMembers

Humanist Wedding Design

Humanist Wedding Design β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Grief, Ritual, and Meaning

Grief, Ritual, and Meaning β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Death, Memory, and Yizkor

Death, Memory, and Yizkor β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 8 lessons
AdultAll levelsMembers

Jewish Food Ways

Jewish Food Ways β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons
AdultAll levelsMembers

Sephardic Kitchens

Sephardic Kitchens β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 8 lessons
AdultAll levelsMembers

Mizrahi Cuisine and Culture

Mizrahi Cuisine and Culture β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 6 lessons
AdultAll levelsMembers

A Global Passover Table

A Global Passover Table β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Klezmer Deep Dive

Klezmer Deep Dive β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Dr. Dana Levin Β· 8 lessons
AdultAll levelsMembers

Israeli Music: From Naomi Shemer to Now

Israeli Music: From Naomi Shemer to Now β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Jewish Cinema: A Century on Screen

Jewish Cinema: A Century on Screen β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Guest Faculty Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

American Jewish Literature

American Jewish Literature β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Ilana Shaffer Β· 12 lessons
AdultAll levelsMembers

Jews and the Comics Industry

Jews and the Comics Industry β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Michael Rosen Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

The Yiddish Theatre

The Yiddish Theatre β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 8 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

A Global Tour of Jewish Communities

A Global Tour of Jewish Communities β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Michael Rosen Β· 6 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Ethiopian Jewry: History and Journey

Ethiopian Jewry: History and Journey β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Michael Rosen Β· 10 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Bukharian, Persian & Central Asian Jews

Bukharian, Persian & Central Asian Jews β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Michael Rosen Β· 12 lessons
AdultIntermediateMembers

Latin American Jewish Life

Latin American Jewish Life β€” a humanistic take, thoughtfully taught.

Rabbi Adam Chalom, PhD Β· 6 lessons