Tikvah Online Academy offers high-level seminars—with small classes, master teachers, and spirited discussions—for students interested in Jewish ideas, Zionism and modern Israel, American democracy, and Western civilization.
✔ All classes are capped at 12 to 15 students.
✔ Each class meets for one session per week for five weeks: always live on Zoom. All weekday classes are scheduled in the evenings, so they will not conflict with the school day. Sunday sessions will take place in the late mornings or evenings.
✔ Courses are open to all students regardless of their educational backgrounds. The application process is simple but selective.
✔ All applicants who are new to Tikvah will be asked to fill out a short application and schedule a Zoom interview. Tikvah alumni will be invited to complete the same short application, but will have an accelerated admissions process without an interview. Acceptances will be sent out within two weeks.
✔ Tuition is $150 per course. Full scholarships are available for any family with financial need.
Learn more about our course offerings by browsing sample seminars below.
Testimonials
"The teacher is just awesome. You can tell he is really passionate. We don't have teachers like this in our school."
- Greg S., Summer 2020 Student
"We are truly grateful for this opportunity for our daughter. She has learned to read primary texts critically in just a few short weeks and her teachers have really encouraged her to analyze and discuss important themes in class."
- Lauren B., Summer 2020 Parent

Sundays, 10:00–11:15 AM ET
George Orwell’s Animal Farm
Dovid Schwartz

Sundays, 10:00–11:15 AM ET
A Journey Through Jewish American Storytelling
Chaya Sara Oppenheim

Sundays, 10:00–11:15 AM ET
The Moral Meaning of Money
Daniel Gutkind

Sundays, 10:00–11:15 AM ET
Women of Valor:
Inspiring Strength and Resilience
Sarah Rindner

Sundays, 10:00–11:15 AM ET
How Archeology Adds a Third Dimension to the Bible
Dr. Tuvia Book

Sundays, 10:00–11:15 AM ET
The Hebrew Bible’s Ancient Avengers
Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern

Sundays, 5:30–6:45 PM ET
Introduction to Philosophy:
Plato’s Apology
Dr. Aaron Tugendhaft

Tuesdays, 6:30–7:45 PM ET
Rabbi Nachman Stories:
Switched at Birth
Rabbi Gavriel Goldfeder

Tuesdays, 6:30–7:45 PM ET
Introduction to Philosophy:
Plato’s Apology
Dr. Aaron Tugendhaft

Wednesdays, 6:30–7:45 PM ET
Religion and the First Amendment
Tal Fortgang

Thursdays, 6:30–7:45 PM ET
Jewish Detective Stories
Joshua Leavitt

Sundays, 6:00–7:15 PM ET
Jewish Detective Stories
Joshua Leavitt

Wednesdays, 7:30–8:45 PM ET
George Orwell’s Animal Farm
Dovid Schwartz

Wednesdays, 7:00–8:15 PM ET
A Journey Through Jewish American Storytelling
Chaya Sara Oppenheim

Wednesdays, 7:00–8:15 PM ET
Right, Left, and Center: How to Argue Politics
Dr. Kevin Schultz