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- Bar-Ilan UniversityMultidisciplinary Studies in Jewish SciencesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or moreRequirements only partly collectedIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Hebrew University of JerusalemJewish StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- The Open University of IsraelJewish StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Sharon region3 yrsOpen admission
What you study
The degree provides multidisciplinary knowledge of the history, literature, and culture of the Jewish people from its beginnings to the present day: the ancient period, the Second Temple period, the period of the Mishnah and Talmud, the Middle Ages, and the modern era. Students also acquire skills in research methods used in Jewish studies. Courses in the degree include: Introduction to Jewish Thought, Between Mishnah and Midrash: Reading Tannaitic Literature, Jewish Law and Thought: Basic Principles in Maimonides’ Teachings, Ashkenazi Hasidism in the History of Jewish Thought, Keys to the World of Piyyut, Hebrew Poetry in Spain, the Language of the Bible, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Teaching in elementary schoolmost commonTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
- Teaching in secondary schoolTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
- Other work in the field of teachingProviding individual instruction in other subjects and educational counseling in schools.
- Preschool EducationPromoting the social, physical and intellectual development of young children through educational activities and games.
Graduates’ salaries are below average 12,500 ₪ Average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
In short, in plain words
In Jewish studies, students learn about the history, literature and culture of the Jewish people from ancient times to the present day.
Courses in Jewish studies include an introduction to Jewish thought, the language of the Bible, and Hebrew poetry in Spain.
Graduates of the field work in elementary school teaching.
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- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates — by type of institution
average across universities
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 102 points
- Average psychometric score 680 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 102 points
- Average psychometric score 680 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data