What is Tikvah Online Academy?
Tikvah Online Academy offers high-level seminars for students interested in Jewish ideas, Zionism and modern Israel, American democracy, and Western civilization. Our classes meet live over Zoom for spirited discussion with master teachers and a small group of outstanding students.
Our faculty includes leading college professors, award-winning writers, policy experts, preeminent rabbis, and communal leaders—eager to teach thoughtful young students who want to engage in deep inquiry.
At the heart of our program are seminar-style discussions. In our classes, outstanding students engage in lively conversation and passionate debate, and our virtual classrooms foster deep intellectual friendships among diverse young Jews from around the world.
At Tikvah, we believe that great ideas are essential to building a meaningful life and a strong Jewish future. Our mission is to inspire, educate, shape the next generation of Jewish leaders, equipping them with the ancient wisdom necessary to confront the modern world.
“My experience was nothing short of amazing! Dr. Helfand was an engaging, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable teacher. I have learned so much that I can apply academically. The camaraderie among the class, fascinating curriculum, outside readings, and organized advisor: everything was fantastic!”
“I can't say enough good things about the course. We are truly grateful that Ellie had this opportunity and it was a real bright spot for her in a year when there are few things to look forward to. The ‘newness’ of meeting other creative, thoughtful and reflective teens that she didn't know before was invaluable. Thank you.”
“Being able to participate in a program solely designed for meaningful conversations and learning was a fantastic experience.”
“It was, hands down, the most interesting class she has ever taken.... Just want to thank you for allowing her to be exposed to such great thinkers and for being part of her character building.”
“The course was more enjoyable than I had hoped it would be. Additionally, I found this course to enrich my love and appreciation for Israel as a Jewish state.”
“Josh has really been enjoying his class.... Since he is not in a Jewish Day school, I am glad we were able to find a meaningful and enriching way to continue Jewish studies after bar mitzvah.”
"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."
Tikvah Online Academy students aspire to lives of meaning, integrity and Jewish Leadership. We believe that rich intellectual inquiry is the best foundation for such a life, and we aim to inspire our students with the best of our traditions - Jewish, Zionist, American and Western
