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In this course, the student will learn the Hebrew Alef-Bet, Hebrew Vowel Points, Nouns, Pronunciation, Prepositions, and more

CILA 803 Basics of Biblical Hebrew I

The Palace of Adam Kadmon is  Chaim Vital's presentation of the teachings of his master, Isaac Luria, is one of the most important books in the development of Kabbalah, the mystical strand of Jewish tradition. Luria himself is generally regarded as the most influential of kabbalists, second only to the author of the Zohar, and Etz Chayyim is considered by kabbalists and scholars alike to be the most authoritative version of his teachings. This course is an Advanced and indepth study of the creation process of Adam Kadmon. The previous course Etz Chaim was an introduction and overview. Learn about the 1st Sefirah and its 10 palaces.

CILI 840 The Messiah Texts, Winter 2026
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CIKA 944 The Palace of Adam Kadmon I

One of the fundamental tenets of Judaism is the belief in the Messiah, the Savior who is to come, redeem the people of Israel from their suffering in exile, lead them back to Jerusalem, and establish the rule of peace over all the nations of the world. The organic growth of the Messiah myth from its earliest Biblical indications resulted, in the course of many centuries, in a burgeoning of ornate elaboration and the addition of many new motifs. But while the particulars of the expected Messianic events and era thus changed from time to time, the basic belief in him who must come remained the same and sustained the Jewish people for two millennia.

Winter 2026, January 5