Online course: Introduction to Classical Judeo-Arabic
Nov. 11, 2026
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The Jewish Theological Seminary offers an online course “Introduction to Classical Judeo-Arabic”, taught by Dr. Yaara Perlman over ten weekly sessions from February 4 to April 8, 2027, from noon to 1.30 p.m. ET (6 to 7.30 p.m. CET). The course gives an overview of the history and linguistic features of Judeo-Arabic and offers close readings of medieval texts, among them excerpts from Saadia Gaon’s Torah translation and Maimonides’ Responsa. The fee is USD 650, and space is limited. The course requires prior knowledge of Arabic, equivalent to three to four semesters of university study, and familiarity with Hebrew script.