This course is for people who are comfortable reading basic Hebrew. Students will increase their vocabulary, enhance their grammar skills and put their learning into practice by engaging with Hebrew text from the Bible and the Prayer Book. This is an opportunity to strengthen your Hebrew and increase your Judaic knowledge with a cohort of […]

Talking about race is both difficult and necessary in our Jewish community and in society. This facilitated discussion group will provide space to develop what sociologist Robin DiAngelo calls “racial stamina,” the ability to think and talk about race effectively. RSVP at https://racialstamina.eventbrite.com

This year’s class is inspired by one of the most popular classes taught at HUC-JIR by Rabbi Aaron Panken, z”l, professor of rabbinic literature and president of HUC-JIR. The texts we will study are drawn from Talmud, Midrash and other rabbinic writings. The course is designed so that each session will stand on its own; […]