Explore Jewish Heritage and Philosophy

Advance your understanding of Jewish culture and spirituality through our diverse programs and courses.

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Discover Your Jewish Heritage Today

At Etz Haayim University, we advance knowledge of Jewish heritage through courses, seminars, and community programs, fostering scholarly exploration and a deeper connection to Jewish life and values.

A group of people sitting around a table, likely engaged in a meal. One person, who is wearing a kippah, is reading from a book. The table is set with plates, a bottle of wine, and various dishes of food. The image is in black and white.
A group of people sitting around a table, likely engaged in a meal. One person, who is wearing a kippah, is reading from a book. The table is set with plates, a bottle of wine, and various dishes of food. The image is in black and white.
Nurturing Intellectual Growth
Fostering Ethical Reflection

Our institution blends academic rigor with spiritual insight, encouraging exploration of sacred texts and contemporary issues, while nurturing a profound understanding of cultural traditions and ethical values in Jewish life.

Educational Services Offered

Explore courses and programs that deepen understanding of Jewish heritage and contemporary issues.

Courses and Seminars
A person is holding an open book with text written in Hebrew. The focus is on the book, with blurred background details.
A person is holding an open book with text written in Hebrew. The focus is on the book, with blurred background details.

Engage in scholarly exploration of sacred texts and cultural traditions through our diverse offerings.

Colorful, decorative letters spelling 'Learning' are arranged across a bright yellow background. Each letter has a different pattern, including stripes, polka dots, flowers, and stars.
Colorful, decorative letters spelling 'Learning' are arranged across a bright yellow background. Each letter has a different pattern, including stripes, polka dots, flowers, and stars.
A stone building with Hebrew text on it, featuring arched windows and a dome on the roof. There are stairs leading up to the structure with several people, some dressed in traditional clothing, walking on them. The surroundings include a stone wall and a small paved path.
A stone building with Hebrew text on it, featuring arched windows and a dome on the roof. There are stairs leading up to the structure with several people, some dressed in traditional clothing, walking on them. The surroundings include a stone wall and a small paved path.
Community Programs

Participate in community initiatives that foster ethical reflection and spiritual insight for all.

Cultural Traditions Exploration

Delve into the rich tapestry of Jewish cultural traditions and their contemporary relevance.
A group of people engage in a religious ceremony, with a young boy looking upward, standing partially under a prayer shawl held by someone. The atmosphere is busy with multiple participants wearing traditional attire, and some men have phylacteries on their heads. The setting appears to be a holy site.
A group of people engage in a religious ceremony, with a young boy looking upward, standing partially under a prayer shawl held by someone. The atmosphere is busy with multiple participants wearing traditional attire, and some men have phylacteries on their heads. The setting appears to be a holy site.

Gallery

Explore our visual journey through Jewish heritage and spirituality.

The image features the word 'CHEDER' in large, bold letters on a blurry background. Above it is a smaller text written in Hebrew. The setting appears to be indoors with warm lighting, and there’s a vague outline of furniture, such as chairs, in the background.
The image features the word 'CHEDER' in large, bold letters on a blurry background. Above it is a smaller text written in Hebrew. The setting appears to be indoors with warm lighting, and there’s a vague outline of furniture, such as chairs, in the background.
A person with their hand on their forehead appears to be engaged in prayer or a moment of reflection, holding a book. They are wearing a tefillin set, including straps around the arm and a headpiece. The setting is an outdoor plaza with stone buildings in the background. Other people can be seen walking around, some wearing prayer shawls.
A person with their hand on their forehead appears to be engaged in prayer or a moment of reflection, holding a book. They are wearing a tefillin set, including straps around the arm and a headpiece. The setting is an outdoor plaza with stone buildings in the background. Other people can be seen walking around, some wearing prayer shawls.
A close-up view of a book with a red cover featuring gold embossed Hebrew text. The book is positioned at an angle, with soft lighting creating a warm ambiance.
A close-up view of a book with a red cover featuring gold embossed Hebrew text. The book is positioned at an angle, with soft lighting creating a warm ambiance.

Get in Touch with Us

Reach out for inquiries about our courses and community programs.

A book is open to display columns of text written in Hebrew script. The pages are slightly yellowed, indicating age or frequent use. A dark background contrasts with the lighter pages, and a green ribbon bookmark is visible along the spine.
A book is open to display columns of text written in Hebrew script. The pages are slightly yellowed, indicating age or frequent use. A dark background contrasts with the lighter pages, and a green ribbon bookmark is visible along the spine.