Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy – Fall Semester
Important Dates
Registration deadline: September 15, 2025
Courses begin: As early as September 29th, 20025
Pricing
Price per online course: $750
Price per online course for schools enrolling 8+ students: $675*
*To enroll groups of students, email admissions@lookstein.org.
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The details
How much time do students need to commit?
30 hours per course over a four month period.
Do students need to be available at a certain day or time?
Most coursework is asynchronous and can be completed according to the students’ schedule. Students will also be required to “meet” with their teacher via Zoom. These sessions will occur a minimum of 2x and up to 6x per semester and will be scheduled directly between student and instructor.
Do the courses meet our school's standards?
Our courses are accepted by over 100 Jewish day schools and are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Upon course completion, students can request a transcript from Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy, a project of the Lookstein Center for Jewish Education of Bar-Ilan University. We do not currently provide college credit.
If you have any additional questions about our courses or process, please email admissions@lookstein.org
What courses are available?
Tanach
Constructing a Kingdom, Melachim I 1-11 – recommended for grade 9
Cracks in the Foundation Melachim I 11-22 – recommended for grade 9
From Names to a Nation, Shemot 1-13 – recommended for grades 9,10,11,12
Covenant and Crisis, Shemot 13-40 – recommended for grades 9,10,11,12
Provoking Change: The Prophecies of Trei Asar I– recommended for grades 11,12 – Honors Only
Pain and Promise: The Prophecies of Trei Asar II – recommended for grades 11, 12 – Honors Only
Rabbinics and Jewish Thought
Who is Talmud, Intro to Talmud – recommended for grade 9
Sage Advice, Selections from Pirkei Avot – recommended for grades 9,10,11
Commandment to Care, A Study of Halachic Process -recommended for grades 9,10
Developing a Jewish Ethical Voice – recommended for grades 10,11
Character Under Construction: A Journey in Personal Growth – recommended for grades 9,10,11,12 – Standard Only
Jewish History
Who is Talmud, Intro to Talmud – recommended for grade 9
The Story of Exile and Return, Jewish History Survey – recommended for grade 9,10
Letters Home: American Jewish History, 1870-1924 – recommended for grades 10,11
Emergence of Modern Israel – recommended for grades 10,11,12
Remembering the Holocaust – recommended for grades 11,12
Which schools use Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy?
Jewish day schools and yeshivot across the country utilize Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy. Some of our partner schools include:
Akiba Yavneh, Atlanta Jewish Academy, Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, de Toledo High School, The Frisch School, Golda Och Academy, Hebrew Academy of Nasau County, Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh, Hillel Day School, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, Ida Crown Jewish Academy, Ma’ayanot, Milken Community High School, Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School, Rochelle Zell Jewish High School, Scheck Hillel Community School, Shulamith High School, Valley Torah High School, The Weber School, and Yeshiva University High School for Girls
Email us at admissions@lookstein.org to learn more.
Sounds great! How do I sign up?
Click here to register for Lookstein Virtual Jewish Academy: https://www.lookstein.org/lookstein-virtual/
If you would like to register a group of students, email admissions@lookstein.org.
“We have been privileged to work with The Lookstein Center over several summers to provide our high school students the opportunity to take Lookstein’s challenging and engaging Judaics courses. The wealth of choices and the quality of instruction make Lookstein a great option!”
“Lookstein Virtual is a great Jewish learning partner. They have provided meaningful and flexible online solutions for our students seeking Jewish learning and courses.”