As the central text of traditional Judaism, the Talmud is a record of over five hundred years of rabbinic discussions about Jewish law, lore, ethics, customs and history. Its intricate logic, conceptual complexity, sophisticated style, and terse language of Hebrew and Aramaic have made it a closed book to many Jews. This course makes the Talmud accessible and opens it to all.
The methodological approach of our experienced teachers will enable you to gain invaluable insights into the mindset of the Talmudic Sages. You will study the text in the original and in translation and look in-depth at many of the compelling traditional commentaries.
· Examine key discussions in the tractates of Brachot and Ta’anit
· Explore how these discussions impact on Judaism as it is lived today
· Experience the beauty and complexity of the Talmud as you study
teaching faculty
R. David Mason
“The Talmud has not yet been completed. Every day, every hour, scholars fi nd 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
Study times & term dates
Students have two options of study times:
Option 1: Weds 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Option 2: Weds 8:00pm – 10:00pm
1st term: 27 Oct – 15 Dec 2010
2nd term: 19 Jan – 23 March 2011
3rd term: 18 May – 13 July 2011
Course Fee £250 for the full year or £85 for the 1st term only.
Book online anytime and save £5 www.lsjs.ac.uk
Book by Wednesday 15 September 2010 and get £25 off any year-long course
