Jewish Community & Hebrew Learning

Summer 2020 Courses

This summer, in response to the pandemic, Hebrew College is offering several Community Learning online courses for teens and adults of all ages thanks to the generosity of CJP. Once you register for a course, you will receive the Zoom login information. We hope you enjoy your learning journey with us.

CONTACT
Anna Katsevman
Program Administrator, Community Learning
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

Young Adult Programs: Open Circle Jewish Learning 20s & 30s

Through Hebrew College’s Open Circle Jewish Learning Young Adult Eser program, connect with other young adults in their 20s and 30s, discuss issues that matter to you and your peers, and expand your community through through-provoking conversations. Sign up for an Eser’s Classic 10-session series, and/or attend one of our special events, join one of our Eser Select conversation and learning groups.

CONTACT
Joel Stanley
Associate Director, Young Adult Programs, Open Circle Jewish Learning
617-559-8645

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 our new Teen Beit Midrash program to Sundays at Prozdor, a la carte Prozdor Immersives, our JTFGB teen philanthropy program, or our new Gesher Israel Seminar.

Contact

Rabba Claudia Marbach
Director
cmarbach@hebrewcollege.edu

Hebrew Language Courses

Learn conversational Hebrew through the lens of Israeli culture through our Ulpan program; prepare for graduate-level text study through our Graduate Hebrew program.

CONTACT

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

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 Daniel Klein
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

Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership

The Miller Center offers various workshops, seminars, and fellowships for clergy, educators, and non-profit leaders relating to issues of religion and public life.

Contact
Rabbi Or Rose
Director
617-559-8636
orose@hebrewcollege.edu

Tom Reid
Assistant Director
617-559-8816
treid@hebrewcollege.edu

Professional Development

Hebrew College offers several professional development courses, workshops, and conferences for clergy, educational leaders, teachers, and other professionals.