In this class we will explore biblical Hebrew and develop a better understanding of it to allow us to read the Torah with greater insight. Prerequisite: Two years of Hebrew at Hebrew Seminary or equivalent Cost is $150 to audit and $750 for Rabbinic students. https://hebrewseminary.org/product/biblical-hebrew-150-to-audit/

One and a half millenia ago, the early rabbis inspired, consoled, and gave guidance through sparks of wisdom that were gathered into the Midrash. This class will glean meaningful texts from this compendium of ancient lore. Meaningful Midrash continues the timeless tradition of Jewish learning, claiming from the past inspiration and instruction for the present moment. Prerequisite: Two years of Hebrew at Hebrew Seminary or […]

Together we will study selections from the Babylonian Talmud, the text upon which all modern Judaisms are based. We will translate texts from the original Hebrew and Aramaic, work with different commentaries to probe their meaning, and see how these texts form the foundation for modern Jewish life. Cost is $150 to audit and $750 for Rabbinic students. https://hebrewseminary.org/product/an-exploration-of-the-babylonian-talmud-150-to-audit/

Join us in learning Judaism’s second holy language: Aramaic. The Targums, the Talmuds, and the Zohar are all written in it, and understanding the Aramaic language is indispensable to being able to read and comprehend Jewish texts of the past two millennia. If you already know Hebrew or Arabic, you will have an easier time of it, but even if you don’t, it is an easy […]