Study Programs

Love learning about Jewish history, ideas, and culture? Our Undergraduate degree programs in Jewish Studies let you explore it all—your way. Choose the Cramim Honors Program for an in-depth academic journey, or the Jewish Culture Track for a flexible and accessible path. Either way, you’ll join a community of students who are passionate about asking questions, sharing ideas, and connecting tradition with today’s world.

Cramim: The Multidisciplinary Honors Program

Track 1: Concentrations

If you’re eager for a broad and engaging introduction to Jewish Studies, the Cramim Concentrations Track offers a world of stimulating options. Students combine introductory and advanced courses from three or four of the nine departments within the Faculty of Jewish Studies—Bible, Talmud, Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry, Hebrew and Semitic Languages, Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology, Jewish Art, Jewish Philosophy, Hebrew Literature, and Middle Eastern Studies.

You’ll also have access to a wide range of electives, allowing you to explore your interests and build a strong foundation across multiple disciplines. This track provides excellent preparation for graduate studies or future careers in education, research, or cultural leadership.

Track 2: Individual Themes

The Individual Themes Track is designed for exceptional students who want to focus deeply on one or two specific topics of their choice. Working closely with the heads of Cramim, you’ll design a personalized study plan tailored to your academic interests.

Possible areas of focus include Ancient Judaism, Diaspora Communities, Women in Jewish Society, Archaeology of the Land of Israel, Jewish Ritual and Worship, Jewish Literature, and Jewish Languages. Courses are selected from across the Faculty of Jewish Studies, creating a rich, multidisciplinary program centered around your chosen theme.

This flexible, individualized approach is unique to Cramim, offering students a rare opportunity to pursue depth, creativity, and academic independence within an undergraduate degree.

Why Choose Cramim?

Cramim is the only academic honors program dedicated specifically to Jewish Studies that combines a deep understanding of Jewish tradition with the latest in critical, interdisciplinary research. The curriculum balances broad academic knowledge with intensive, practical experience.

Graduates are well prepared for teaching, research, community leadership, or further studies at the M.A. and Ph.D. levels. The program attracts motivated, thoughtful students who value serious study, lively seminar discussions, and opportunities for writing, research, and collaboration.

Students in Cramim join a vibrant academic community, gaining life-changing learning experiences and becoming part of a network of young scholars and future leaders inspired by the depth and diversity of Jewish civilization.

Teaching Certification Option

All Cramim students may choose to complete a teaching certification for Israeli public schools. The certification program integrates group instruction, chavruta-style study, independent learning, and hands-on teaching experience, preparing students for meaningful work in both formal and informal educational settings.

The Jewish Culture Track

The Jewish Culture Track offers a flexible, hybrid program designed for students who want a broad understanding of Jewish culture and its relevance to contemporary life in Israel and around the world.

This structured program combines in-person and online learning, allowing you to earn an undergraduate degree in Jewish Studies in a convenient and engaging format. You’ll explore Jewish thought, history, literature, and modern cultural issues through courses taught by leading faculty.

Classes can be concentrated into two days a week—one on campus and one online—making it ideal for students balancing studies with other commitments. The Jewish Culture Track provides meaningful, accessible Jewish learning for a wide audience seeking both intellectual depth and flexibility.