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Read more about the article Lecture: An Academic Outlook of New Age and Contemporary Religions – Mapping the Research Field and the Challenges it Faces
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Lecture: An Academic Outlook of New Age and Contemporary Religions – Mapping the Research Field and the Challenges it Faces

At the founding conference of the Israeli Association for the Study of Religions, this lecture offered an extensive view of the contemporary religiosity and spirituality space, from an academic angle. Prof. Marianna Ruah-Midbar Shapiro was a member of the founding committee of the association and later - of its executive committee.

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November 2, 2023
Read more about the article Semi-academic events on behalf of the Department of Mysticism and Spirituality at Zefat Academic College
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Semi-academic events on behalf of the Department of Mysticism and Spirituality at Zefat Academic College

The Department of Mysticism and Spirituality has held open free events for the general public, on its fascinating study topics, for years - both at Zefat Academic College and throughout the country. This page presents flyers for most of these events and photos from them.

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October 18, 2023
Read more about the article A collection of newsletters sent on behalf of the Department of Mysticism and Spirituality at Zefat Academic College
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A collection of newsletters sent on behalf of the Department of Mysticism and Spirituality at Zefat Academic College

A variegated and rich collection of newsletters sent to those interested in the contents of the Department of Mysticism and Spirituality, during the years of its existence at Zefat Academic College. The newsletters included news of the department, as well as news from Israel and the worldwide in the fields of mysticism and spirituality, columns dealing with academic concepts and content related to the department, descriptions of academic literature and academic events, inspirational quotes, and more.

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October 16, 2023
Read more about the article The Event Marking the Closing of the Department of Mysticism and Spirituality
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The Event Marking the Closing of the Department of Mysticism and Spirituality

In this event (14th Elul 5784; August 31st, 2023) the end of the journey of the Department of Mysticism and Spirituality at Zefat Academic College (Safed) was marked. An exciting, sad-happy event, which included a presentation by Prof. Marianna Ruah-Midbar Shapiro, memories of students and lecturers, a lecture by Prof. Moshe Idel, a special ceremony, a Playback show by the members of the department, songs and blessings.

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September 13, 2023
Read more about the article A Textbook for the Matriculation Exam in Jewish Thought (Atate Schools): “Whom my Soul Loveth” – Love and Romantics in Judaism
Education and higher education / Feminism gender and sex / Identity / Judaism and Kabbalah / Myth

A Textbook for the Matriculation Exam in Jewish Thought (Atate Schools): “Whom my Soul Loveth” – Love and Romantics in Judaism

This book deals with concepts of love, relationship, jealousy, etc., on its various aspects: marital love, God's love, philosophy - through a selection of sources from all times. The book is intended for the 10th/11th/12th grades in Idraeli state high schools, as part of the Jewish Thought curriculum (in the scope of 1-2 units for the matriculation exams). The book was published on behalf of the Ministry of Education - the Pedagogical Secretariat - the Department for Curriculum Planning and Development, by Ma'alot Publishing House, in 2007. This rich book contains 372 pages, including sources, interpretations, illustrations and suggestions for educational practice. Mariana Ruach-Midbar wrote the main part of the book, and later it was also adapted and edited by Ariel Aviv and Zila Miron-Ilan. In addition, a teacher's guide book has been authored to this book - again first by Marianna Ruah-Midbar, and later with some adaptations and editting by others.

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January 23, 2023
Read more about the article Conference: Contemplative Pedagogy – Spirit, consciousness, and Magic in Education
Education and higher education / Mind and psychology

Conference: Contemplative Pedagogy – Spirit, consciousness, and Magic in Education

This conference dealt with the space between spiritual, alternative, and contemplative education. It had workshops demonstrating these kinds of education, as well as research presentations of support (and criticism) on them. "Contemplative Education" is an umbrela term for education, teaching and learning approaches that turn the gaze into the mind and soaul of the individual, and to their deep link to life, other humans, and the world. Contemplative Education stems from a humanistic perceptionof human nature and the goals of education. It stresses the advancement of personal development and realization of the higher human potential, bot among students and teachers.

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December 7, 2022