Jewish Community & Hebrew Education

Fall 2021 Courses

This fall, Hebrew College will offer Community Education online and in-person courses for teens and adults thanks to the generosity of CJP. We are also offering a special centennial lecture series featuring leading Jewish thinkers and leaders who will reflect on the challenges of renewing Judaism for today. Learn more & register.

CONTACT
Anna Katsevman
Program Administrator, Community Education
617-559-8735

Me'ah

Journey through Jewish texts and ideas from biblical times to the present through Hebrew College’s Me’ah Classic program or deep dive into a particular historic period, theme, or personality through Hebrew College’s Me’ah Select program.

CONTACT
Marilyn Stern
Co-Associate Director, Me’ah
617-559-8614

Erica Streit-Kaplan
Co-Associate Director, Me’ah
617-559-8727

Parenting Through a Jewish Lens

Navigate the challenges of parenting kids, from toddlers to teens, guided by Jewish wisdom, through Hebrew College’s Parenting Through a Jewish Lens, Parenting Your ‘Tween Through a Jewish Lens, and Parenting Your Teen Through a Jewish Lens.

CONTACT
Ahava Rosenthal
Director, Parenting Through a Jewish Lens
617-559-8734

Open Circle Jewish Learning

In Hebrew College’s Open Circle Jewish Learning classes, ask big questions, explore relevant topics, and find meaning in Jewish sources of wisdom. Learn and make a difference through a social justice community group, participate in a conversation group focused on mysticism and mindfulness; or create your own salon on any topic ranging from Israel to the Torah.

CONTACT

Linna Ettinger
Director
lettinger@hebrewcollege.edu

Cindy Bernstein
Administrative Coordinator
cbernstein@hebrewcollege.edu

Teen Learning

Teen learning at Hebrew College includes several options, from serious text study in Teen Beit Midrash to Modern Hebrew in the Teen Hebrew Institute, from teen philanthropy and leadership in JTFGB to choosing a Prozdor Teen Open Circle (PTOC) course in history, social justice, arts, Israel, philosophy, or religion on Sundays at Hebrew College or, with a group of friends, on a topic and at a time that works for you!

Contact

Hebrew Language Courses

Learn conversational Hebrew through the lens of Israeli culture through our Ulpan program.

CONTACT

Iris Schor
Director, Ulpan and Hebrew Language
ischor@hebrewcollege.edu
617-559-8618

Miller Center for Interreligious Leadership & Learning at Hebrew College

The Miller Center, in collaboration with Hebrew College’s Community Education division, offers study opportunities for interested adult learners about such topics as: the Book of Psalms in Jewish and Christian life; the legacy of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Martin Luther King, Jr.; modern and contemporary approaches to dialogue and community building; ancient and modern teachings on ecological responsibility in different faith traditions.

MaTaRoT: Hebrew College’s Center for Professional Learning and Leadership

MaTaRoT is your hub for professional development in Jewish Education. MaTaRoT, meaning “goals,” describes our work together: Mentoring, Teaching, Reaching Together. We offer Communities of Practice, Discussion Groups, Mini Courses, Workshops, Coaching and more.

Rabbinical Courses

Study important texts and theory; Jewish history, culture and spirituality, and social justice and the Jewish life cycle; amongst other topics, alongside future rabbis in non-credit courses through the Hebrew College Rabbinical School.

CONTACT
Rabbi Gita Karasov
Rabbinical School and Jewish Studies Courses
617-559-8637

Cantorial Courses

Delve into the role that music has played in Jewish life from ancient to modern times; learn about the music of the Jewish people throughout the Diaspora; compare prayer in different religions and parts of the world; and study Jewish music and prayer alongside cantorial students in our non-credit community cantorial classes.

CONTACT
Marcia Spellman
Jewish Music and Cantorial Courses
617-559-8643

Graduate Education Courses

Join a dynamic community of future educators who are preparing to lead, transform and elevate Jewish learning in our pluralistic world in non-credit community Jewish education courses.

CONTACT
Debrah Ron
Graduate Jewish Education
617-559-8624