Jewish Philosophy and the Individual’s Search for Meaning

JPHL 301

Course Description

This course will examine how Jewish Philosophy views life’s purpose and why individuality is an integral part. We will explain how happiness is the foundational theme of Jewish philosophy and demonstrate how this theme impacts everyday life. In addition, we will clarify why education has been the primary focus of the Jewish people since their inception. The course will analyze the major philosophical works produced between the 16th and 18th Centuries. These texts are translated into English thereby enabling students to draw their own conclusion.

Course Instructor

Rabbi Zalmen Mindell

zalmen.mindell@woodmontcollege.edu

Rabbi Zalmen Mindell earned his Master’s degree in counseling from Johns Hopkins University and semicha from Ner Israel Rabbinical College. Rabbi Mindell grew up in Woodmere, N.Y, and has been involved in Jewish education for over 25 years. He is currently a teacher in the Shaar program of Shor Yoshuv Institute and maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Lawrence N.Y. where he lives with his wife and children.

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