Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Ethics – Mussar

Introduction to Jewish Spiritual Ethics – Mussar

Program: Hebrew College Tamid
Instructor: Rabbi Marcia Plumb (Read Bio)
Dates: 6 Wednesdays, Fall 2024: 11/20, 12/18, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19 & 4/23
Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m. ET
Course fee: $240, financial aid is available
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: Hebrew College and Co-Sponsored by Central Reform Temple
Registration:  Click here

Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that gives concrete instructions on how to live a meaningful and ethical life. Mussar is virtue-based ethics — based on the idea that by cultivating inner virtues, we improve ourselves, offering opportunities for personal transformation through a Jewish lens. This introductory monthly cohort will explore different middot (character traits). No knowledge of Hebrew or prior experience necessary.

For additional information and questions, contact the Hebrew College Tamid Team

Jewish Creative Writing Workshop: Memoir & Essay

Jewish Creative Writing Workshop: Memoir & Essay

Program: Hebrew College Tamid
Instructor: Adam Zemel  (Read Bio)
Dates: 8 Mondays, Fall 2024: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 & 12/9
Time: 7-8:30 p.m. ET
Course fee: $320, financial aid is available
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: Hebrew College
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Jewish life centers the power of narrative as a force for making meaning in the world. In this course, we will use essays by Jewish American writers as a springboard for conversations about the spiritual potential and artistic craft of creative nonfiction. Inspired by these conversations, each participant will draft a personal essay and take part in a workshop for offering and gathering revision-oriented feedback.

For additional information and questions, contact the Hebrew College Tamid Team

Eating the Proverbs of Sephardic Jewry

Eating the Proverbs of Sephardic Jewry

Program: Hebrew College Tamid
Instructor: Ariella Amshalem  (Read Bio)
Dates: 7 Sundays, Fall 2024: 11/3, 12/8, 1/26, 2/9, 3/9, 4/6 & 5/18
Time: 10-11:30 a.m. ET
Course fee: $280, financial aid is available
Location: In Person at Hebrew College
Hosted by: Hebrew College and Co-Sponsored by the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Hebrew Language
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“Refranes” are Ladino proverbs that help paint a picture of Sephardic culture. We will look at refranes (pronounced “refranehs”) that are food-centric and cook dishes related to the refran. In this way we will explore the community each dish comes from and learn about the significance of the food, or ingredients mentioned in the particular refran.

For additional information and questions, contact the Hebrew College Tamid Team