Does Judaism believe in guardian angels? Why do Je ws use matchmakers? Who wrote the handwriting on the wall? A fun course in Jewish cultural literacy, full of surprising facts, myths, and mysteries su rrounding Jewish tradition and practice.

Course Overview< br />

< td width="90%" scope="col" align="left" valign="top" class="last">Know Something About the Bible?
Is “an eye for an eye” meant to be taken literall y? Was the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge an apple? Did the Jews actually c ross the Red Sea? We leap beyond a Hebrew School comprehension of the Bible , as we explore the deeper significance of its stories and their profound l essons for life.


	From Womb to Tomb Why celebrate a bar or bat mitzvah? What’s with breaking glass under the wedding canopy? Peppered with astounding insights along the way, we’ll journey from birth through burial, infusing meaning and relevance into the customs and traditions of the Jewish life cycle.
	Angels, Blessing s, and Evil Eyes What is the evil eye ? How does it work? Are we accompanied by guardian angels? Do they have win gs? Join us as we enter the hidden world of the occult and investigate the fascinating interaction between matter and spirit.
	Foods and Feast s Ever wondered what it is about Jews and food? What makes food kosher? Why is pork considered the quintessentia l non-kosher chow? With tasty surprises along the way, we’ll learn a thing or two about Jewish diet in this mouth-watering, eye-opening session.
	It’s All Hebrew to Me From abracadabra to kippa and Yom Kipp ur, this lesson dives beyond semantics into the depths of Hebrew etymo logy. We’ll uncover insights into seemingly arbitrary Hebrew names, and dis cover words that offer perspective into the heart of key Jewish concepts.
	Myths, Misconceptions, and Urban Legends< br /> Sometimes the truth can be stranger t han fiction. Do Jews believe in Satan? Can a Jew convert out of the faith? Peering into a world of untold mystery, we’ll explore common Jewish myths r ooted in non-Jewish beliefs, everything from the bizarre to the downright o utrageous.