Winter Classes (Daytime)

"The Lion Has Roared, Who Will Not Fear?" The Book of Amos
R. Micha’el Rosenberg

When? Monday, 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM Eastern | January 23 - March 27
Fee: General Rate: $72 / Reduced Rate: $36

In this skill-building course, we will study the Book of Amos, a fierce and poetic critique of social injustice. Although we will supplement our learning with commentaries and background reading in English, the bulk of our time will be spent reading the prophet in his original Hebrew. Our primary interests will be developing skills in biblical Hebrew, attention to Amos's literary craft, and understanding the prophet's messages about the Jewish people, in/justice, and the meaning of prophesy.

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Introductory Talmud: Living in a World of Idolatry
Jeremy Tabick

When? Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM Eastern | January 17 - March 28
Fee: General Rate: $180 / Reduced Rate: $72

The Torah is clear that idolatry (avodah zarah) is one of the great adversaries of God and the Jewish people, destined to be uprooted from our society. But what happens before that destiny is fulfilled and Jews have to contend with the reality of being surrounded by idolatry? More broadly, how should we as Jews respond to living in a majority culture that doesn't share our values or even opposes them? How should we practically and spiritually approach ideas and worship that we feel are against the Torah? Consider these questions and more in Hadar's Spring Talmud class!
Introductory Talmud is intended for students who are able to decode Hebrew and with enough understanding of Hebrew grammar to independently look up words in the dictionary. The class will focus on developing basic skills in understanding Talmudic passages, such as punctuation, translation, and describing the back-and-forth of the argument. If you’re unsure whether this class is right for you, contact Rosh Beit Midrash Dena Weiss.

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