The courses of the International Master of Education program with a specialization in Jewish Education are designed to familiarize students with the methods and novelties in research in Jewish education and, in turn, favor the clarification and reformulation of the objectives, methods, practices, and challenges involved in the transmission of Jewish culture and the teaching of Jewish and Israeli content. The program focuses on the challenges and problems facing Jewish education in Diaspora Jewish communities in three main areas:
- The philosophy, sociology, and psychology of Jewish education and the education of Israel.
- The teaching of the Jewish texts.
- Entrepreneurship and innovation in Jewish education.
Of the 36 total credits required for the master's degree, 12 are for compulsory (core) courses, and 24 are for elective courses. In addition, the university can approve up to eight credits earned outside the program, either from other courses taken at the Hebrew University or from universities recognized by the Hebrew University. Prior approval must be obtained for courses outside the specialized area of Jewish Education.
Students who do not have a sufficient background in Jewish education or studies should take the following courses as prerequisites (credits for these courses will not be included in the master's degree):
- Foundations of education (63001)
- Jewish education and Judaic studies (63002)
- Course offerings may change due to unforeseen academic, logistical, or other circumstances.