Our core courses give Year Course participants a solid foundation of knowledge about Israeli and Jewish history,
Zionism, and Jewish peoplehood. The deep dive into these topics are suitable for Jewish day school graduates,
those with no background in Jewish or Israeli education, and everyone in between.
- History of Zionism and Modern Israel (JST 354)
- Jewish Thought and Practice (COR 200)
- The Jewish Nation (COR 201)
An extensive array of elective courses allow Year Course students to broaden their horizons and find new topics,
taking advantage of. Past elective courses have included:
- Jews and the American Civil Rights Movement
- Effective Public Speaking
- Exploring Jewish Humour
- Midrash and Talmudic Tales
- Education & The Mind
- Digital Diplomacy
LaOmek takes students off campus and out into Jerusalem and Israel, challenging participants with a focus on
engaging topics through a wide variety of practical courses featuring site visits, special lecturers and guest speakers,
and immersive experiences. Past LaOmek classes include:
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Journeys into Jewish Art
- Culture, Art, & Society in Tel Aviv
- The Tribes of Modern Israel
- The Politics Behind Conflict
- Jerusalem Journeys