KABBALAH – JEWISH MYSTICISM AND PERSONAL GROWTH 3 (ONLINE)

There are many ways to deepen and widen Jewish learning, Jewish wisdom and Jewish way of life – for personal growth. Some like to study, some to find ways of engaging with and caring for our community. Some like to practice religious and traditional rituals including prayer, song, dance, and celebrations. And some of us search for deeper, more spiritual meaning – supported with study and practice in our life. 

Kabbalah offers us a way to study both modern and ancient mystical texts and philosophy. And it guides us to test and apply many beautiful concepts, models, rituals and meditations in our own lives, to help us deepen our own spiritual journey.  

The Hebrew word Kabbalah means to receive. Kabbalah supports and guides us to study and reflect deeply, to meditate and to explore their meaning and practice together. When we study Kabbalah, we carve out a time and place to develop our awareness, understanding and readiness to receive insights from the mysteries of the universe and the mysteries in the Jewish mystical tradition – and to share them together. 

The expected learning outcomes of the course are:

• To learn and to get insights in the history of Kabbalah, who the various leaders, scholars and mystics were, to to explore the key literary sources of Kabbalah.
• To explore the Tree of Life and its dynamics, The 10 Sephirot, the 4 worlds, and the 5 modes of the soul. 
• To apply kabbalistic sources and philosophy to Jewish holidays.

This course is a continuation from the fall term of 2025 and the spring term of 2026. 

The course is organized by the Jewish Community of Gothenburg and Paideia folkhögskola, in collaboration with Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.

Course Structure

Kabbalah is both a theoretical philosophy and a practice. The course follows a participative approach to learning. Each session usually follows a similar process: it begins with reviewing the goals and intentions, followed by a guided meditation to help us arrive together. Participants then share insights in small groups, after which we work through the course PowerPoint slides prepared by the teacher. Sessions also include discussions, reflections, and exploration, and conclude with closing reflections.

Throughout the year, we integrate the meanings and Kabbalistic perspectives of Jewish holidays into our work.

Prior Knowledge

The course is given in English. The teacher understands both English and Swedish. Participants are welcome to speak in Swedish in the smaller group meetings if all members of the group speak Swedish.

This course is a continuation from the fall term of 2025 and spring term of 2026 and is primarily aimed at previous participants.

New applicants that are curious, motivated, have some experience and are eager to learn about the Sephirot and to apply and integrate Kabbalistic awareness, knowledge, insights, and practice in their own lives and development are also welcome to apply. Include your previous experience and relevant information about yourself in the application form.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. 

Course Material

All course material is not included in the cost for this course. Participants need to acquire the course book on their own.

Course book: 

• Adam and the Kabbalistic Tree (Simon ben Zev Halevi). 

About the Teacher

Sari Scheinberg was born and raised in New York City where she attended Yeshivat Ramaz for 13 years (learning Hebrew, Torah, Talmud and so on) and continued her education and development as a gestalt and organisation psychologist. Sari moved to Sweden in 1990 for love and has been working as a teacher and action researcher in Sweden and around the world. In Sweden she has been dedicated to developing and leading programs to work with issues concerning well-being, human rights and integration. And she has been working with Swedish and European AID programs for over 40 years – designing and leading research, development and innovation programs around the world.

Sari has always been very active in living and developing her Jewish life. In Sweden she has been part of the team developing and now leading the Egalitarian – Masorti Section of the Jewish community. Sari has been fascinated by Kabbalah since she was young – reading and studying Kabbalah with various teachers. Sari designed and started teaching her own Kabbalah classes in Göteborg – leading one group for nearly 18 years. After a break, she resumed teaching, exploring, and guiding a Kabbalah group in the autumn of 2025.

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JEWISH LITERATURE(S) IN 20TH-CENTURY EUROPE: MANY LANGUAGES, SHARED WORLDS

This course explores modern European Jewish literature of the twentieth century in its linguistic plurality both in Jewish languages (Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino) and in European national languages (German, French, Russian, Italian, Polish, and more). Attention will be given to the spaces where Jewish life took place—from the Eastern-European ‘shtetl’ to the yeshiva, from the bustling, secular metropolis like Vienna to the post-Holocaust ruins of Jewish Europe—as well as to the literary and cultural geography of Jewish Europe, i.e. the main literary hubs and cultures where Jewish literatures flourished. Each lecture will focus on one or two major figures of European Jewish literary history, such as Franz Kafka, S.Y. Agnon, I.B. Singer, Giorgio Bassani, and Anna Seghers.

We will read mostly short fiction and poetry by European Jewish writers, together with some multimedia materials, in order to explore how literary texts represent or problematize the Jewish experience across time and geography. We will consider how Jewish writers responded to issues such as modernity, technology, Gentile culture, integration and/or assimilation, migration, and persecution. Recurring themes include exile and belonging, religious tradition and secularism, memory and trauma, gender difference and women’s voices, and, most importantly, the role of language(s) in shaping Jewish identity across national borders, in or out of Jewish culture or of specific national cultures.

By the end of the course, participants will have developed a broad introductory understanding of major European Jewish writers, their works, and their historical contexts. They will also gain insight into the formal features, recurring themes, and genres of Jewish literature, and into the ways literary texts both reflect and shape the modern Jewish experience within and beyond European culture.

The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.

Course Structure

Each meeting will entail a mix of lectures and group discussions of the reading assignments. Occasionally, the teacher will offer brief excerpts during class time for discussion.

Reading of assignments before lectures/discussions is always expected. Materials will be between 10 to 50 pages.

Prior Knowledge

The course is given in English.

No prior knowledge is expected. The participants should be just ready to read the assigned materials in order to familiarize themselves with the authors discussed in class. Interest in and curiosity for the various historical and cultural aspects of the European Jewish experience, as they arise from the literary texts discussed, is the main requirement.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom.

Course Material

Course material is included in the cost for this course.

About the Teacher

Dr Giacomo Loi is an Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at the University of Haifa and visiting scholar at Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris. He is particularly interested in the complex entanglements between Greco-Roman antiquity and modern Jewish culture. In the past, he has worked at the Fondation pour la Mémoire de la Shoah, Paris, taught Classics and Jewish studies at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, and is among the initiators and leaders of the project Gentile Antiquity: The Reception of Antiquity in Modern Italian Jewish Literature. He has received the Kingdon Award for New Perspectives in Jewish Studies from Columbia University and has lectured at several universities in the US, Israel, France, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, and Sweden. He has previously taught Jewish literature in the Paideia One-Year Program.

Photo: A collage featuring book covers by Franz Kafka, S. Y. Agnon, I. B. Singer, Giorgio Bassani, and Anna Seghers.

This course explores the pluralism of Jewish identity in cinema from the global diaspora outside of Israel, with particular attention to the Global South.  The material will complement a previous class on Jewish identity in American and European cinema and will similarly begin with The Jazz Singer (1927) to ground the conversation on Jewish identity in film. However, we will then move into new material from North America, Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Core questions guiding our analysis of these movies include: What does it mean to be Jewish? Is Judaism a religious, ethnic, or cultural identity? How do Jews navigate their dual Jewish and national identities? Are there political associations with Jewish identity? How are Jewish gender identities or stereotypes similar or different across the diaspora? Are these Jewish films?

The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden. 

Course Structure

Each class will begin with an introduction by the teacher, followed by a film screening and class discussion. 

Prior Knowledge

The course is given in English.

No prior knowledge about the subject is needed.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. 

Course Material

Course material is included in the cost for this course.

About the Teacher

Zoe Kelly-Nacht holds a Ph.D. in Religious Thought from Boston University, an M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School, and a B.A. from Barnard College, Columbia University. She specializes in the intersections of religion, literature, and film. Her dissertation examines the life, films, and manuscript Devotional Cinema by American Jewish Buddhist experimental filmmaker Nathaniel Dorsky. Zoe grew up in New York City and, prior to moving to Stockholm, taught religious studies courses at Hunter College, City University of New York, and Marymount Manhattan College. She now lives in Stockholm with her partner and two small children. 

Photo: From Movies: Chalom (elcinema.com), A Summer i La Goulette (Prime Video), Mazal Tov (courtesy of Cinecolor and Rollingstone Espanol). 

Jewish history isn’t just a subject—it’s a key to unlocking universal history. This course breaks away from rigid national narratives to explore a global Jewish experience that has spanned continents and centuries since 1700. While our core lies in the historic landscapes of Europe—from Poland-Lithuania to the Holy Roman Empire—our scope is global, reaching into the Ottoman Empire, Palestine/Eretz Israel, and the Americas. We will examine internal traditions (Sephardic and Ashkenazic Judaism), religious currents (rationalism, mysticism, messianism, Hasidism, Haskalah), and autonomous institutions (the Jewish community, the Council of the Four Lands), as well as the interaction between Jews and non-Jews across different contexts.

The aim is to challenge unilateral explanations and break down the schematic dichotomy that perceives the Jewish experience as oscillating between an autonomous Jewish space and an external space determined by others.

The course is given in collaboration with the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg and Paideia – The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.

Course Structure

The course consists of lectures, close reading and discussions. 

Participants need to calculate for approximately 30 minutes to one hour of preparation work at home before each class. 

Prior Knowledge

The course is given in English.

No prior knowledge about the subject is needed. All who are interested in Jewish history are welcome to apply.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. 

Course Material

Course material is included in the cost for this course.

About the Teacher

PD Dr Louise Hecht is a historian and senior lecturer in Jewish history. She was promoted doctor of Jewish History summa cum laude at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and habilitated in Jewish Cultural History at Paris Lodron University Salzburg. She is currently working at Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies.

Image: BBC, A History of the World, ”Philip Pollecoff’s Passport”, accessed 2026-05-12. Collage made in Canva.

JEWISH DIASPORA, IDENTITY, AND SURVIVAL ON THE ASIAN CONTINENT (ONLINE)

This course invites participants to explore the rich yet often overlooked histories of Jewish communities across Asia. From antiquity to the present, Jews have lived in regions stretching from India to China and Southeast Asia, forming distinctive identities shaped by deep engagement with surrounding cultures and, in many cases, relatively low levels of antisemitism. By examining these communities, the course highlights how Jewish life evolved on the geographic and cultural peripheries of the Diaspora.

Focusing on key themes rather than a single regional narrative, the course examines the origins and early development of Jewish communities in India and China, with particular attention to processes of acculturation within Hindu, Confucian, and other cultural frameworks. It also explores the transformative impact of European colonialism and imperialism, especially through the expansion of the Baghdadi Jewish diaspora and its role in commercial and social networks across Asia.

The course further considers the experiences of Jews in Asia during the Holocaust, including the arrival of European refugees in Shanghai and the internment of Jewish populations in Japanese camps throughout Southeast Asia. These histories position Asia as a critical, though often overlooked, arena of wartime refuge and survival.

Finally, the course addresses the consequences of decolonization, tracing patterns of migration to Israel and examining the complex struggles of Asian Jewish communities for recognition by the Israeli Rabbinate. Through these interconnected themes, participants will engage with broader questions of identity, legitimacy, and belonging that continue to shape the global Jewish experience today.

The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.

Course Structure

The course consists of a mixture of lectures and in-depth discussions of primary sources. Participants are expected to spend 30 minutes to an hour reading prior to each class.

Prior Knowledge

The course is given in English.

No prior knowledge about the subject is needed.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. 

Course Material

Course material is included in the cost for this course.

About the Teacher

Dr. Geraldine Gudefin is a French-born modern Jewish historian specializing in Jewish migration, family life, and legal pluralism. She holds an MA from Yale University and a PhD in History from Brandeis University. Her work has been published in American Jewish History and Nashim: A Journal of Jewish Women’s Studies & Gender Issues. She has received fellowships from the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture, the Posen Foundation, and the Center for Jewish History. Dr. Gudefin’s earlier research examined Jewish marriage and family law in France and the United States. Now based in Southeast Asia, she is currently researching Baghdadi Jewish family life across Asia.

Photo: Photograph by Maurice Laserson (Juifs noirs, Mattancheri, Cochin, Inde, December 1936), currently held at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme, Paris.

MODERN HEBREW: HEADLINES AND BEYOND – EXPLORING THE NEWS (ONLINE)

This course is designed for those who are already fluent in spoken and written Hebrew, and who wish to maintain and deepen their knowledge of the language by reading and discussing news articles and current events. During the course, we use material from various Hebrew-language newspapers, as well as TV reports and news programs.

We read texts on topics such as politics, society, culture and global events, and discuss the content together in the group. Active participation is important, as is the willingness and ability to engage in conversations in Hebrew about what we read. The classes are taught in Hebrew and welcome participants who speak both English and Swedish in addition to Hebrew.

The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.

Bruchim habaim – Welcome!

Course Structure

Participants are expected to have regular attendance at the course sessions and participate in discussions and exercises with other participants. Your active presence is important, as well as the willingness and ability to participate in conversations in Hebrew about what we read. Homework between sessions is part of the course structure.

Prior Knowledge

The course is taught in Hebrew and welcomes participants who speak both English and Swedish in addition to Hebrew.

The course is aimed at those who are already fluent in spoken and written Hebrew, and who want to maintain and deepen their knowledge of the language. You need to be able to read a newspaper article in Hebrew (for sample please see below), understand the content you read and be able to discuss the article in the group.

Please indicate prior knowledge in your application. You can test your level by reading a sample article in Simanim magazine.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. 

Course Material

Course material in the form of digital material is included in the cost. The teacher will provide digital copies of articles. You can choose to take out your own subscription (not included in the course cost) to the digital magazine Simanim, which you will then purchase yourself. You will receive more information if you are accepted to the course.

About the Teacher

Anat Samuelson was born and raised in Jerusalem, where she studied vocal studies at the Academy of Music and pedagogy at David Yelin College. She has been teaching Hebrew to adults, youth and children for over 10 years. Anat has a passion for the Hebrew language and a special interest in the origins and roots of Hebrew. Anat sings and performs in various ensembles and studies Kabbalah at Mishkan Hakavana in Israel.

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In this eight-part course, we explore embodied imagination and awareness through movement. The course aims at unfolding the body into a resourceful, alive and ever flowing entity. Starting with gentle internal listening and embodied exploration based on the Ilan Lev Method and Feldenkrais, we attune to the body’s intelligence through play, imagination, and attention.

Feldenkrais and Ilan Lev are somatic methods from Israel, each with a Jewish philosophical approach to learning, awareness, and transformation. In this class, we explore these ideas through movement, sensation, and embodied discovery.

From this somatic foundation, we move into dynamic guided dance improvisation, moving from the subtle to the explosive. We will explore textures, emotions, images, and gaining strength through softness. Drawing inspiration from Gaga and Viewpoints, the practice awakens spatial and communicative expression, inviting participants to connect inner experience and with their creativity. 

The teaching is grounded in inquiry — learning through questions rather than answers — fostering curiosity, play, and embodied imagination, where movement becomes both a personal and shared discovery.

The course is given in central Stockholm, not at Paideia’s premises. The address will be announced in the admission letter, if you’re admitted to the course.

Course Structure 

“Embodied imagination” is a course where we move through exercises and guided improvisation and investigate the intersections between Feldenkrais technique, Ilan Lev method and Dance. 

 The dance practice is drawn from the teachers professional experiences as dancers and techniques like Gaga, View points among others. With principles from Feldenkrais and Ilan Lev method they have developed their own dance and choreographic language that they will share with you during this course.

Prior Knowledge

The course is given in English.

No prior knowledge about the subject is needed. Application is open to all interested in dance, movement research, and to spark their imagination and creativity.

Course Material

All course material is not included in the cost for this course. Participants need to bring their own Yoga mats.

About the Teachers

Julia Kraus is a choreographer, dance artist and Feldenkrais practitioner currently based in Sweden. With one foot in Israel and one in Sweden she’s been working with choreographers such as Roy Assaf, Mari Carrasco, Rotem Tashach, Maya Brinner, project with Batsheva ensemble, among others. As a choreographer she’s been creating both her own- and commissioned work for stages like Dramaten, Riksteatern, Scenkonst Sörmland, Zebra Dans, Orionteatern among other. She´s at the moment developing a dancework where she explores her jewish roots and identity.

Sarah Stanley is an Ilan Lev Method practitioner, yoga teacher, and dance artist with over fifteen years of international performance experience in the US, Europe, and Asia, including work with Punchdrunk’s Sleep No More, Gallim Dance, Örjan Andersson, Jefta van Dinther, Kat Válastur and John Heginbotham among others. Sarah is a co-founder of FRAME, an association exploring the intersection between dance and well-being through workshops and artistic productions.

Photo: Thomas Zamolo.

Learn how to independently read biblical texts in their original language! This course introduces Biblical Hebrew using the textbook Hinneh: Biblical Hebrew – the Practical Way, by Rahel Halabe. It is designed for participants who already know the Hebrew alphabet and have basic familiarity with Hebrew vowel signs (Nikkud). The course takes a communicative, practical approach. Emphasizing reading aloud, recognition of grammatical forms in context, and gradual exposure to biblical texts from the very first lessons.

Participants develop the tools to independently access most biblical texts early on, through a combination of frequent vocabulary, color-coded root groups, and well-sequenced grammar. The course is ideal for anyone interested in the Hebrew Bible, Jewish studies, theology, or the history of the Hebrew language.

The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.

Course Structure 

The course takes a communicative approach using the textbook Hinneh: Biblical Hebrew the Practical Way. Emphasis is on reading aloud, translation exercises, and recognition of grammatical forms in context using a color-coded root system. The teaching consists of a Combination of teacher explanation and active participation, including individual and group reading exercises.

Participants are expected to allocate 1–2 hours preparation time before each class to do exercises in the textbook with the answer key.

Prior Knowledge

The course is given in English.

Participants are required to have prior knowledge of the Hebrew alphabet and basic familiarity with Hebrew vowel signs (Nikkud). Application is open to anyone interested in the Hebrew Bible, Jewish studies, theology, or the Hebrew language.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom.

Course Material 

All course literature is not included in the course cost. You need to acquire the following book on your own:

Course Book:

• Hinneh: Biblical Hebrew the Practical Way, Volumes I + II + Tool Box. 

Participants need access to the book for the first class. The digital version is recommended and sufficient. You will receive more information about the course book that you purchase on your own, if you get accepted to the course.

About the Teacher

Michael Kisliuk is a native Hebrew speaker and has been researching Hebrew for over 10 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and a master’s degree in Hebrew Language from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In Israel, he taught Hebrew as a second language at leading academic institutions. He relocated to Sweden with his family and now teaches Hebrew and Arabic at Paideia folkhögskola, both online and on-site.

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This course continues the study of Modern Arabic for participants who already have completed a beginners’ level or have equivalent knowledge of the Arabic alphabet, pronunciation, and simple sentence structures. Using Al-Kitaab Part One textbook, participants will develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking while expanding their understanding of Arabic language and culture through authentic texts, dialogues, and multimedia resources. The course starts from the 4th chapter in the book. 

Al-Kitaab Part One offers an integrated approach to language learning that combines formal and colloquial Arabic (Egyptian and Levantine) using color-coded vocabulary and dialogues. Through authentic texts, video stories, and cultural contexts, participants develop comprehension and communication skills in real-life situations.

The course will cover key grammatical structures, verb forms, and sentence patterns, while introducing more advanced vocabulary related to everyday life, education, media, and work. Participants will read and discuss short authentic texts, watch dialogues, and complete online interactive exercises through the companion website that accompanies the textbook.

The aim of the course is to help participants move from beginner to intermediate proficiency, enabling them to:

• Understand and use more complex grammatical and lexical structures.
• Communicate in spoken and written Arabic with growing fluency and confidence.
• Recognize and appreciate variation between formal and colloquial Arabic.
• Read simple authentic texts and express opinions about familiar topics.

The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.

Course Structure

The course consists of interactive lessons combining explanation, pair and group work, conversation practice, listening comprehension, and reading of texts from the course book. Each session focuses on practical communication and reinforcement of grammar and vocabulary through active use.

Participants need to allocate approximately 2–3 hours per week for home studies using the course book and the LINGCO platform to prepare for the next class, including reading, writing, and listening assignments.

Prior Knowledge

The course is given in English.

Participants who have completed a beginners’ Arabic course at Paideia Folkhögskola or have equivalent knowledge of basic grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills. 

Previous participants are welcome to continue their progression.

To apply, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. 

Course Material

All course material is not included in the cost for this course. Participants need to purchase the course book on their own and have access to the book for the first class. The book is available in printed and digital versions. More information about the course book will be sent in the admission letter if you are accepted to the course.

Course book:

• Al-Kitaab Part One, Third Edition with Website (Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, Abbas Al-Tonsi). 

About the Teacher

Michael Kisliuk has been studying and researching Arabic and Hebrew for over 25 years, with a particular interest in the similarities and differences between the two languages. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and a Master’s degree in Hebrew Language from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In Israel, Michael taught Hebrew as a second language at leading academic institutions. He relocated to Sweden with his family and now teaches Hebrew and Arabic, both online and on-site at Paideia Folkhögskola. He also delivers lectures on the history, culture, and evolution of the Arabic language and the religion of Islam.

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This course introduces Arabic for learners with no prior experience, combining Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) with spoken varieties, primarily Levantine and Egyptian dialects. The course develops basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and introduces key elements of the Arabic alphabet. Participants will learn essential vocabulary and phrases to engage in daily conversations and comprehend simple texts.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to greet people, introduce themselves, ask and answer simple questions, and handle basic interactions in Arabic-speaking contexts. Participants will also gain insight into Arab and Islamic culture and history.

Course Structure

In the course an Interactive, participant-centered approach is used. Class time focuses on pair work, group activities, conversation practice, and dictation exercises.

Home preparation via LINGCO, an online learning platform linked to the course book where digital exercises are provided and the teacher can follow learners’ progress, is an important part of the course structure. The course encourages self-correction and peer assistance, minimizing lectures in favor of active language use.

Participants should estimate 2-4 hours per week for working at home with exercises in the course book and practicing on the LINGCO platform.

Prior Knowledge

The course is given in English.

No prior knowledge of Arabic is required. Designed for complete beginners. Participants with some existing knowledge of Arabic are welcome but should be aware that the pace is tailored to beginners.

Course Material 

All course material is not included in the cost for this course. Participants need to buy access to the LINGCO platform that accompanies the book on their own. The printed book is available to borrow as a class set during the term. 

Course book:

• Alif baa: introduction to Arabic letters and sounds, 3rd edition.

About the Teacher 

Michael Kisliuk has been studying and researching Arabic and Hebrew for over 25 years, with a particular interest in the similarities and differences between the two languages. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and a Master’s degree in Hebrew Language from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In Israel, Michael taught Hebrew as a second language at leading academic institutions. He relocated to Sweden with his family and now teaches Hebrew and Arabic, both online and on-site at Paideia Folkhögskola. He also delivers lectures on the history, culture, and evolution of the Arabic language and the religion of Islam.

Photo: Canva