Great Jewish Books
Find your way along the Jewish Bookshelf
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This course will lead you through the labyrinth of Jewish learning. Our team of experienced educators will introduce you to some of the most important books in a traditional Jewish library. You will learn about the lives and times of the people who wrote key books and have a chance to study some of their central ideas. Each term we follow a different theme:
· We begin by exploring ‘Great Jewish Narratives’, looking at the way in which biblical stories are expanded upon in the midrash and interpreted by medieval and contemporary commentators
· We then turn to ‘Great Jewish Thoughts’, looking at central texts in Jewish philosophy, kabbalah, and chasidut - from medieval to modern times
· Finally, we look at ‘Great Halachic Works’, tracing the development of the Jewish legal system from the Torah to the 21st century
Course Details
· Classes are held once a week for 24 weeks, spread across three terms from October to June
· Each weekly session will last for two hours, including a break for refreshments
· We will look at a different book each week – learning about the author(s), the connection between the book and previous and subsequent literature, and some of the key ideas
· No previous experience of Jewish learning, or knowledge of Hebrew, is required
· Class sizes are limited to enable interactive learning and group discussion
What you will study
· Study Tanach together with Midrash Rabbah and discover vital additions to the biblical narrative
· Learn the who’s who of a page of Mikra’ot Gedolot (Torah with commentaries) and get to know the different approaches of Rashi, Ramban and other important medieval biblical commentators
· Learn about the key moments in the development of halachic literature, from revelation on Sinai to contemporary responsa
· Discover how to study Mishna and get to grips with the layout of a page of Talmud
· Perplexed? Study Maimonides and other important Jewish philosophers
· Explore the big questions posed by post-Holocaust literature
· Learn about the development of kabbalah, hassidut and Jewish philosophy
Teaching Faculty
The LSJS Great Jewish Books Course has been devised by Dr Tamra Wright and benefits from a diverse and experienced faculty:
Study times
Students have the options of study times. Choose the option most convenient for you:
Option 1: Mon evening 8:00pm to 10:00pm Starts 26 Oct 09
Option 2: Wed afternoon 1:00pm to 3:00pm Starts 28 Oct 09
Term dates
First Term:26 Oct to 16 December 2009
Second Term:18 Jan to 17 March 2010
Third Term: 19 April to 23 June 2010
Course fee:
£250 for the whole year
You may book for the first term only for £85. Should you wish to continue you will then be able to book for the rest of the year at the end of the first term to make up the cost of the year-long rate at no extra expense. First term bookings can only be made by contacting the LSJS office.
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Sedra Course
Study the weekly sedra with great rabbis, scholars and educators of Anglo-Jewry and beyond
Weekly Torah study has always been the backbone of Jewish learning and commitment.
Building on last year’s very successful course we are again inviting the best and the brightest of teachers in our community to give a class on the weekly Torah portion.
Students will learn a truly diverse range of perspectives by being exposed to various classic and modern commentators, teaching styles and creative ideas.
The course will take you from the beginning of Bereishit to the end of Devarim and ensure that you are always prepared for the coming Shabbat Torah portion.
Course details
· The course begins in October 2009 and ends in September 2010
· Week by week, it will cover every sedra in the Torah.
· Each weekly class will last two hours, including a break for
refreshments
· Classes involve gaining an overview of the sedra, studying
traditional and modern commentaries and discovering new ideas
and important contemporary lesson
· A timetable of sedra dates, teachers and class titles will appear
on our website in September and will be updated regularly
· You may attend individual classes and pay as you go, or you can
sign up for the entire year, which will entitle you to request
handouts and audio recordings of any classes you may miss
Be prepared for every Shabbat!
Teaching faculty
Here are some of the teachers who have agreed to teach on the LSJS Sedra course:
President of LSJS:
Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Deputy President of LSJS:
R. Dr Abraham Levy
Guest Lecturers:
R. Ariel Abel
Dayan Ivan Binstock
R. Danny Kerbel
R. David Lister
R. Ephraim Mirvis
LSJS Faculty:
R. Harvey Belovski Dr Harris Bor
Dina Brawer R. Dr Naftali Brawer
R. Jeremy Bruce Simon Cooper
R. Leo Dee R. Dr Michael Harris
Maureen Kendler Dr Charles Landau
R. Natan Levy R. David Mason
Debbie Meyer Michael Pollak
Michelle Sint Evelyn Stern
Adam Taub Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz
Dr Tamra Wright Dr Raphael Zarum
Launch Date
The course begins on Wednesday 14 October.The opening shiur
on the sedra of Bereishit will be given by Dr Raphael Zarum, Head
of Faculty at LSJS.
Study times
Wednesday evening
From 8pm to 10pm
Starts 14 October 2009
Course fee
£250 or pay on the night £8 per session
Term dates
First term: 14 October to 23 December 2009
Second term: 6 January to 24 March 2010
Third term: 14 April to 15 September 2010
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In Depth Tanach
Ezekiel, Kings and Song of Songs
Take your study of Tanach to the next level
The Bible is the grand storehouse of our Jewish heritage. The LSJS In-Depth Tanach Course has been created to enable you to explore the Bible in a variety of deep and rewarding ways with insightful and passionate teachers.
Every year we offer students the opportunity to delve deeper into a number of different biblical books. This year we have chosen three fascinating books: Ezekiel, Kings and Song of Songs.
This course builds upon our very popular and successful LSJS Tanach Course
The Book of Ezekiel
Ezekiel was much more than the prophet of psychedelic visions. What is the Merkavah
(Divine chariot)? Who were Gog & Magog?
What will the third Temple be like? Study the curious book of Yechezkel from exilic doom to ultimate redemption.
The Book of Kings
From the end of King David’s reign to the destruction of the Temple, the book of Melachim covers a crucial and tragic period of Jewish history. You will learn about the politics, egos and aspirations that led to the successes and failures of key kings and their religious settings.
The Song of Songs
This passionate love poem can be read in many ways. What does Shir Hashirim teach us about physical love and about love for the Divine?
How does the imagery affect the way we think and feel? You will engage in a layered reading of this unique text and learn much about the nature of love.
Course details
· Each book will be studied for one term, in seven weekly session
· Each weekly session lasts for two hours, including a break for refreshments
· There are morning and evening study options
· You will study the biblical text as well as ancient, medieval and modern commentaries and interpretations
· Each week you will receive clear and useful source materials to enhance your learning
· Class sizes are limited to enable interactive learning and discussion
Teaching faculty
1st term – Book of Ezekiel:Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz
2nd term – Book of Kings:Jacqueline Nicholls
3rd term – Song of Songs:Ariel Kahn
“There is no more honest document than Tanach. The self-critical values contained within its pages, far from being a form of weakness, have been our greatest source of strength.”
Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks
Study times
Students have two options of study times.
Choose the option most convenient for you:
Option 1
Wednesday morning
From 10am to 12pm
Starts 4 November 2009
Option 2
Wednesday evening
From 8pm to 10pm
Starts 4 November 2009
Course fee
For the whole year £210
You may book for the first term only for £75. Should you wish to continue you will then be able to book for the rest of the year at the end of the first term to make up the cost of the year-long rate at no extra expense. First term bookings can only be made by contacting the LSJS office.
Term dates
First term: 4 November to 16 December 2009
Second term: 20 January to 10 March 2010
Third term: 21 April to 16 June 2010
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Chazal Course
Study the lives and teachings of the greatest sages in the Talmud
Confused by who’s who in the Talmud?
Then join us on a journey two millennia back in time and discover how the Oral Law evolved.
Just who were the great Jewish Sages and why did they think and act as they did? This course will introduce you to the most passionate and significant rabbinic scholars of all time and reveal what made them tick.
Get a clear picture of the birth of the Talmudic era
· How did Jewish leadership transfer from rebel prophets to radical rabbis?
· Learn about the magic of Honi HaMa’agel, the debates of Hillel and Shammai, and the escapology of Yochanan ben Zakkai.
· Make sense of the politics of the Bet Midrash, from the impeachment of Rabban Gamliel to the excommunication of Rabbi Eliezer
· What happened to Rabbi Akiva and his friends in the ‘Pardes’? And what became of Rabbi Meir and Bruria’s marriage?
· Gain a close-up view of the histories and personalities of these great Sages and discover the birth of rabbinic Judaism
Course Teacher
Now in its fourth successful year, the Chazal Course was devised and written by LSJS Teaching Fellow, Adam Taub.
This year Adam Taub will be teaching the entire course.
“The narrative sections of the Talmud are not to be regarded lightly. Much wisdom resides there. They contain marvellous riddles and wondrous, delightful tales.
More than that, if you ponder them intelligently, you will find there truths of unsurpassed worth.”
Maimonides, Introduction to his Commentary on the Mishna
Course Details
· The course will take place once a week for 25 weeks spread over three terms running from October to July
· Each weekly session will last for two hours including a break for refreshments
· Classes involve studying traditional texts, understanding the historical context and uncovering key concepts and themes
· Each week you will receive clear and useful source materials to enhance your learning
· Class sizes are limited to enable interactive learning and group discussion
Study times
Students have two options of study stimes. Choose the option most convenient for you:
Option 1: Tuesday afternoon 1:00pm to 3:00pm Starts 27 October 2009
Option 2: Tuesday evening 8:00pm to 10:00pm Starts 27 October 2009
Term dates
First term: 27 October to 15 December 2009
Second term: 19 January to 16 March 2010
Third term: 20 April to 6 July 2010
Course fee: £250
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Talmud Course
A systematic study of enlightening Talmudic passages
The Talmud is the central text of traditional Judaism. It is a record of over five hundred years of rabbinic discussions about Jewish law, lore, ethics, customs and history.
Unfortunately, the Talmud’s intricate logic, conceptual complexity, sophisticated style, and terse language of Hebrew and Aramaic have made it a closed book to most Jews.
The aim of this new course is to open the Talmud to all. You will be guided through select passages and taught the key words, basic principles and structure of the text.
The methodological approach of our experienced teachers will enable you to get a handle on mindset of the Talmudic Sages. This course builds upon our very popular and successful LSJS Chazal Course.
“The Talmud has not yet been completed. Every day, every hour, scholars find new subjects of study and new points of view. Not every student is capable of constructing their own systems, but the individual, from their own peculiar and personal point of view, is still capable of seeing some detail, however small, in a new light …”
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
The Essential Talmud
Course details
· Classes meet once a week for 25 weeks spread over three term
· Each weekly session lasts for two hours, including a break for refreshments
· There are daytime and evening study options
· You will study the Talmudic text in the original and in translation
· Traditional commentaries and relevant contemporary applications will also be introduced
· Students should have a basic grounding in traditional Jewish learning, although no previous experience of Talmud study is expected
· Class sizes are limited to enable interactive learning and discussion
Teaching Faculty
Daytime class: R. David Mason
Evening class: R. Leo Dee
“R. Chiya son of Abba expounded in the name of R. Yochanan: With reference to the Scriptural text: “Whoever keeps the fig tree shall eat its fruit” (Proverbs 27:18) - why were the words of the Torah compared to the fig tree?
Just as with the fig tree: the more time you spend searching it, the more figs you find [because they do not all ripen at once], so it is with the words of the Torah: the more time you spend studying them intently, the more relish you find in them.”
Babylonian Talmud
Eruvin 54a/b
Study times
Students have two options of study times.
Choose the option most convenient for you:
Option 1
Monday evening
From 8pm to 10pm
Starts 26 October 2009
Option 2
Wednesday afternoon
From 1pm to 3pm
Starts 28 October 2009
Book by 31 August to receive £25 discount on the year-long fee. Book online anytime and save a further £5.
Term dates
First term: 26 October to 16 December 2009
Second term: 18 January to 17 March 2010
Third term: 19 April to 30 June 2010
Course fee
For the whole year £250
You may book for the first term only for £85. Should you wish to continue you will then be able to book for the rest of the year at the end of the first term to make up the cost of the year-long rate at no extra expense. First term bookings can only be made by contacting the LSJS office.
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Radical Jewish Thought
Study the potent writings of three rabbis who challenged accepted ideas and inspired future generations
The history of Jewish thought is not one of calm discourse and contemplation. On the contrary, it is punctuated throughout with powerful personalities and insightful scholars who have each taken Jewish ideas in new and surprising directions.
This course will tackle the radical thought of three such rabbis: Maimonides from the 12th century, the Ramchal from the 18th century and the Piacetzna Rebbe from the 20th century.
Our expert teachers will show you how each rabbi challenged the conventions of their generation and bequeathed us a much broadened and deepened Jewish understanding of life.
Course Details
· The course will take place once a week for 21 weeks, spread across three terms from November to July
· Each weekly session will last for one and a half hours
· No previous knowledge of halacha is required, but students should be able to read basic Hebrew
· To enhance your understanding of the subject, lecturers will suggest optional follow-up reading each week
· Class sizes are limited to enable interactive learning and group discussion
Teaching Faculty
1st term - Michael Pollak
2nd term - R. Harvey Belovski
3rd term - Simon Cooper
Course Structure
· R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (1707-1746), known as the Ramchal, was an Italian kabbalist and philosopher. Mesilat Yesharim, the ‘Path of the Just’, is his great ethical work on what we would call ‘personal development’ today. In the first term you will study this groundbreaking book and its historical impact, led by Michael Pollak.
· In the second term you will study select writings of Rabbi Kolonymos Kalmish Shapira, the Piacetzna Rebbe, with Rabbi Harvey Belovski. R. Shapira was a radical educational theorist, teacher of meditation and a profound student of the psychological horrors of the Holocaust, in which he perished. This course will examine his educational methodology, his programme for building an inspired religious community, and his Holocaust diary, discovered in the ruins of the Warsaw Ghetto.
· R. Moshe ben Maimon, Maimonides, was a controversial thinker both during his own lifetime and for years after his death in 1204. The Guide for the Perplexed and the first book of the Mishneh Torah were condemned as heresy by the leading rabbis of France. Indeed, this directly led to copies of both books being burnt by the Dominican-led French Inquisition in 1232. In the third term Simon Cooper will lead you through key ideas in the opening section of the Mishneh Torah, entitled Yesodai Hatorah (Foundations of Torah)
“The greatest deficiency in yirat shamayim (fear of heaven) is that fear of thought replaces fear of sin. Because when a human being begins to be afraid of thinking, they drown in the morass of ignorance, which robs them of the light of soul, weakens their vigour, and casts a pall over their spirit.”
Rabbi Abraham Yitchak HaCohen Kook,
First Chief Rabbi of Israel,
Orot HaKodesh III, p. 26
Study times
Wednesday evening
8pm to 9:30pm
Starts 4 November 2009
Term dates
First term: 4 November to 16 December 2009
Second term: 20 January to 10 March 2010
Third term: 21 April to 16 June 2010
Course fee
For the whole year £210
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You may book for the first term only for £75. Should you wish to continue you will then be able to book for the rest of the year at the end of the first term to make up the cost of the year-long rate at no extra expense. First term bookings can only be made by contacting the LSJS office.
Tefillah Course
Deepen your feeling for prayer, uncover the story of the siddur
Tefillah is at the heart of Jewish life. More copies of the siddur are printed than of any other Jewish book. In the Torah God speaks to us, but in prayer we speak to God. Yet many of us today find prayer perfunctory, monotonous and lacking in relevance. This course aims to re-invigorate you with the fascinating story of Jewish prayer from its biblical origins to the newest prayers being written today.
The course includes guest teachers talking about personal prayer experiences as well as the impact of music and song.
Discover the when, what, why and how of Jewish prayer
· What prayers can we find in the Bible? Who said them and how do they influence prayer today?
· How can regular formal prayer keep us inspired and lead us to God?
· When did the siddur first appear and how was it put together?
· What is real kavannah and are our prayers answered?
· How do you teach children to pray?
· Learn the secrets of spiritual devotion, the ghost story behind Kaddish, and the surprising sequences within the Amidah
· Understand how mysticism and the kabbalah have influenced our tefillah, analyse the text of the Shema, and hear first hand how music changes your prayer experience
Teaching faculty
The LSJS Tefillah Course was devised and mostly written by our LSJS Teaching Fellow, Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz.
The course benefits from contributions by a diverse and experienced faculty and includes guest lectures by international experts in Jewish prayer. This unique world-class faculty includes:
Dina Brawer Simon Cooper
Silke Goldberg Ariel Kahn
Elkan Levy Prof Stefan Reif
R. Lionel Rosenfeld Johnny Solomon
Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz Dr Tamra Wright
Dr Raphael Zarum
Course Details
· The course will take place once a week for 25 weeks, spread across three terms from October to July
· Each weekly session will last for two hours, including a break for refreshments
· Classes involve exploring the history, development and philosophy of Jewish prayer and focusing on specific parts of the siddur
· Each week you will receive clear and useful source materials to enhance your learning
· Pre-requisites for the course are a willingness to learn and a basic level of
· Hebrew reading Class sizes are limited to enable interactive learning and group discussion
“Prayer is the language of the soul in conversation with God. It is the most intimate gesture of the religious life and the most transformative.”
Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks,
Introduction to the Authorised Daily Prayer Book (2007 edition)
Study times
Students have two options of study times.
Choose the option most convenient for you:
Option 1
Tuesday afternoon
From 1pm to 3pm
Starts 27 October 2009
Option 2
Tuesday evening
From 8pm to 10pm
Starts 27 October 2009
Term dates
First term: 27 October to 15 December 2009
Second term: 19 January to 16 March 2010
Third term: 20 April to 6 July 2010
Course fee £250
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Jewish Guide to World Religions
Develop a good understanding of the major world religions from a Jewish perspective
Britain is a country where people of many faiths live side by side. What are the origins of these different religions? What do traditional Jewish texts have to say about them? How are good relations being fostered between religions in order to create a cohesive society?
In this course we will learn about the history, beliefs and values of major world religions from a Jewish point of view. Over the year, we will address many topics including: notions of monotheism and messianism, forms of religious leadership, the role of sacred texts, the issue of proselytising and the rise of fundamentalism.
The LSJS Jewish Guide to World Religions Course was devised by Leonie Lewis and Dr Raphael Zarum with guidance from Dayan Ivan Binstock.
Course Structure
· In the first term we will study the beginnings and growth of Christianity and its institutions.Traditional Jewish texts from the Talmud to contemporary responsa will be employed to gain perspective.
· In the second term we will study the origins and growth of Islam. Relevant Jewish writings from the medieval to modern period will be brought to gain a deeper understanding.
· In the third term we will study Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Sikhism from a Jewish point of view. We will also look at how different religions live side by side in the modern state of Israel.
Course Teachers and Advisors
R. Dr Abraham Levy Dayan Ivan Binstock
Simon Cooper Clive Lawton
R. Natan Levy Leonie Lewis
R. Gideon Sylvester Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz
Dr Raphael Zarum
Religious leaders and teachers from different faiths will also be invited to address students on this course and answer questions.
Course Details
· The course will take place once a week for 24 weeks, spread over three terms running from October to July
· Each weekly session lasts for two hours, including a break for refreshments
· There are afternoon and evening study options
· Each week you will receive clear and useful source materials to enhance your learning
· Class sizes are limited to enable interactive learning and discussion
“Learning about world religions from a Jewish perspective is important for Jews living in Britian today. We should strive to live in mutual respect and understanding with other faith communities for the ennoblement of humanity, peace and justice.”
Dayan Ivan Binstock
Study times
Students have two options of study times.
Choose the option most convenient for you:
Option 1
Monday afternoon
From 1pm to 3pm
Starts 26 October 2009
Option 2
Monday evening
From 8pm to 10pm
Starts 26 October 2009
Term dates
First term: 26 October to 14 December 2009
Second term: 18 January to 15 March 2010
Third term: 19 April to 21 June 2010
Course fee
For the whole year £250
You may book for the first term only for £85. Should you wish to continue you will then be able to book for the rest of the year at the end of the first term to make up the cost of the year-long rate at no extra expense. First term bookings can only be made by contacting the LSJS office.
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The Female Jew: History, Halacha & Community
Study the surprising past, pioneering present and challenging future of women in Judaism
How sensitive is Judaism to the needs and rights of women? How are women portrayed in the Bible and treated in Jewish Law?
This new course will honestly and unapologetically address a wide range of vital issues that face Jewish women today. Ideas about female education, sexuality, lifecycle, exclusion, politics, prayer and public-private presence will be studied.
This unique course is open to both men and women who are interested in this contentious, far-reaching and important subject.
Course Structure
1st term: Textual Woman
How do our classic texts examine women’s lives? Through Tanach, Talmud and Midrash we will explore the different images of princesses, prophetesses and seductresses.
2nd term: Halachic Woman
How does Jewish Law shape and construct the lives, self-image and experiences of women?
Our studies will include: ‘time-bound mitzvot’, candles, mikva, hair covering, kol isha, mechitza and education.
3rd term: Modern Woman
How does modernity challenge and influence our responses to traditional life? We will consider many issues including: leadership roles, tefillah groups, fertility, simchat bat, bat mitzvah, rosh chodesh groups, yoatzot halacha, ultra orthodoxy and feminism.
Course Details
Classes meet once a week, for three eight week terms
· Each weekly session lasts for two hours, including a break for refreshments
· There are afternoon and evening study options
· Classes involve studying traditional and modern texts and commentaries as well as group discussion
· Each week you will receive clear and useful source materials to enhance your learning
· Class sizes are limited to enable interactivelearning and discussion
· The course is open to both men and women
Teaching faculty and advisors
R. Harvey Belovski Sally Berkovic
Felicia Epstein Maureen Kendler
Dr Leya Landau R. Natan Levy
R. David Mason Michael Pollak
Lindsay Simmonds Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz
Dr Tamra Wright
Study times
Students have two options of study times.
Choose the option most convenient for you:
Option 1
Monday afternoon
From 1pm to 3pm
Starts 26 October 2009
Option 2
Monday evening
From 8pm to 10pm
Starts 26 October 2009
Term dates
First term: 26 October to 14 December 2009
Second term: 18 January to 15 March 2010
Third term: 19 April to 21 June 2010
Course fee
For the whole year £250
You may book for the first term only for £85. Should you wish to continue you will then be able to book for the rest of the year at the end of the first term to make up the cost of the year-long rate at no extra expense. First term bookings can only be made by contacting the LSJS office.
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Hebrew Studies: Biblical & Ulpan Beginners’ Ulpan: Level 0
This course is designed for students who read the Alef-Bet but lack understanding. It is ideal for students who completed the Hebrew Reading Crash Course, as well as for students who have not progressed with their Hebrew since their days in cheder. Here is an opportunity to start at the very beginning and learn systematically. The course is modelled on the Israeli Ulpan method.
Beyond Beginners: Level 1
This is for students who have spent a year in the Beginner’s class or are on a similar level. Contact the LSJS office to check which level is right for you.
termediate Ulpan:
Levels 2 & 3
From shopping in Hebrew to understanding media coverage, you will learn the language through the lens of everyday experiences.
Discover the origins of modern phrases on the pages of the Bible. Linguistic patterns and vocabulary will be seamlessly incorporated into every lesson. Through a range of interesting and useful learning methods, this course will give you the confidence to begin to talk in Hebrew on your next trip to Israel. The two levels of Intermediate Ulpan allow students to find the level that is right for them.
Advanced Ulpan: Level 4
This course is designed for able students who can speak Hebrew but need greater fluency. We will discuss issues such as the role of literature, ideas and ideals, the history of Israel, and poetry and stories from Hebrew literature. Students should already know the present and past tenses and some verbs in the future tense. We will read newspapers and articles on different topics as well as improving grammar and syntax.
Biblical Hebrew
Develop your reading and understanding of the classic texts. This course will enable you to understand the core of Biblical Hebrew grammar in key Torah passages as well as improve your vocabulary of Tanach texts. This course will help you to deepen your experience of the weekly parasha, prayer and our great heritage.
Teaching Faculty
Michael Gillis (MG)
Aliza Rubner (AR)
Daphna Witztum (DW)
Course Details
· Biblical Hebrew will take place once a week over 25 weeks. Ulpan will take place once a week over 30 weeks, both courses are spread across three terms from October to July
· Each weekly session lasts for two hours, including a break for refreshments
· There are both daytime and evening study options for Ulpan Levels 0,2 and 3
· Each week you will receive clear and useful source materials to enhance your learning
· Class sizes are limited to enable participation and interactive learning
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Evening 8-10 pm |
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Mon |
Ulpan L1 (DW) 10 am – 12 pm
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Tues |
Ulpan L0 (DW) 10 am – 12 pm
Ulpan L4 (DW) 1 pm – 3 pm |
Ulpan 0
Biblical Hebrew (MG) |
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Wed |
Ulpan L2 (AR) 10 am – 12 pm
Ulpan L3 (DW) 10 am – 12 pm |
Ulpan L2 (AR)
Ulpan L3 (DW) |
Study times
See table above
Starts 19 October 2009
Term dates
ULPAN
1st term - 19 October to 16 December 2009
2nd term - 4 January to 17 March 2010
3rd term - 12 April to 7 July 2010
Biblical Hebrew
1st term - 27 October to 15 December 2009
2nd term - 19 January to 16 March 2010
3rd term - 20 April to 6 July 2010
Course fee
Ulpan £280
Biblical Hebrew £250
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Shul Guiding Course
Help yourself and others to navigate the history and reality of the synagogue
Do you want to learn to guide non-Jews around your synagogue? Do you want to know more about its origins as a place of worship? Or study centrality of the shul in Jewish life? Then this great new course is for you.
In seven weeks you will discover the story of the synagogue from its biblical origins (Mt. Sinai, Mishkan, Temple) to its modern manifestations (shteibl, community centre etc.). You will learn about architectural influences on the synagogue through time, the meaning behind key religious objects, and the notion of ‘sacred space’.
Additionally you will be taught how to present your shul to a non-Jewish audience.
This course is supported by the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the United Synagogue.
Teaching Faculty and Advisors
Dr Sharman Kaddish Clive Lawton
Elkan Levy R. Natan Levy
Leonie Lewis Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz
Dr Raphael Zarum
Study times
Seven Wednesday afternoons
From 1pm to 3pm
Starts 4 November then 11, 18, 25 November, 2, 9 and 16 December 2009
Course fee £60
Discount fee for Interfaith synagogue representatives £40
Do you want to learn to guide non-Jews around your synagogue? Do you want to know more about its origins as a place of worship? Or study centrality of the shul in Jewish life? Then this great new course is for you.
