These lay-led services offer opportunities to chant a few verses of Torah or Haftarah in a supportive atmosphere. Participants can also sign up to deliver a d’var Torah (analysis of the weekly Torah portion) that leads to a group discussion. The temple provides lunch following services.
Learn to chant Torah and Haftarah, review, or improve your current skills in this accessible and engaging trope class taught by Cantorial Soloist Robyn Helzner. There is no charge for the class but please register so we can prepare the correct number of workbooks. Register at https://2020tropeclass.eventbrite.com.
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 […]
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; […]