Summer 2021 Community Education Classes
Study with us!
This summer, Hebrew College is offering several Community Learning online courses for teens and adults of all ages. Once you register for a course, you will receive the Zoom login information. Please note that you cannot use American Express cards to register. We hope you enjoy your learning journey with us.
Ulpan | Me’ah Select | Open Circle Jewish Learning | Parenting | Teen Beit Midrash
Hebrew Language Ulpan
Visit the Ulpan web page for more information. If you have questions, please contact Iris Schor.
| Course Name | Instructor | Location | Time | Cost | registration link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulpan level 1A | Shlomi Zan | online via zoom | Monday and Wednesday 9:30-11:00am, June 7-July 19 | $450 | class is full |
| Ulpan level 1A | TBD | online via zoom | Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-8:00pm, June 8-July 15 | $450 | class is full |
| Ulpan Level 1B | Maya Dalzell | online via zoom | Tuesday and Thursday 11:30am-1:00pm, June 8-July 15 | $450 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 1B | Maya Dalzell | online via zoom | Tuesday and Thursday 6:45-8:15pm, June 8-July 15 | $450 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 2A | Maya Dalzell | online via zoom | Monday and Wednesday 5:00-6:30pm, June 7-July 19 | $450 | class is full |
| Ulpan Level 2B | Shlomi Zan | online via zoom | Sunday and Thursday, 6:30-8:00 p.m., June 6 - July 18 | $450 | class is full |
| Ulpan Level 2B | Maya Dalzell | online via zoom | Monday and Wednesday, 9:30-11:00 a.m, June 7-July 19 | $450 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 2C | Shlomi Zan | online via zoom | Monday and Wednesday 6:30-8:00 p.m., June 7-July 19 | $450 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 3A | Osnat Hazan | online via zoom | Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:00 a.m., June 8-July 15 | $450 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 4A | Osnat Hazan | online via zoom | Wednesday and Friday, 9:30-11:00 a.m., June 8 -July 16 | $450 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 4B | Maya Dalzell | online via zoom | Monday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., June 7-July 19 | $450 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 6 | Maya Dalzell | online via zoom | Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-6:30pm, June 8-July 15 | $450 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 8 | TBD | online via zoom | Monday and Wednesday, 6:45-8:15pm, June 7-July 19 | $450 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 9 | Alliza Brosh | online via zoom | Monday and Friday, 8:30-9:30 a.m., June 7-July 19 | $350 | Register |
| Ulpan Level 10 | Aliza Brosh | online via zoom | Wednesday and Friday 10:00-11:00am, June 2-July 9 | $350 | Register |
Me’ah Select
Visit the Me’ah Select page for more information. If you have questions, please contact Marilyn Stern.
| Program | Course title | Class Begins | Time | Location/Dates | # Sessions | Tuition fee | Instructor | Course Description | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Me'ah Select | Where the Bible Happened | June 15-July 17 | Tuesdays, 9:30 -11:30 am | Online, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 | 5 | $165 | Rabbi Neal Gold | Read now | Class is Full |
| Me'ah Select | Jewish storytelling from Rebbe Nachman to the Coen Brothers | June 21-July 19 | Mondays, 10:00am -12:00 pm | Online, June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19 | 5 | $165 | Rabbi Leonard Gordon | Read now | Class is Full |
| Me'ah Select | Tradition on The Screen II: Challenges and Joys of Traditional Jewish Life in Film | June 23-July 21 | Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm | Online, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 | 5 | $165 | Dr. Jacob Meskin | Read now | Register |
| Me'ah Select | Silence is Golden, Words are Precious, Talk is Cheap, but is Speech Free? Silence and Statement in Jewish Law and Thought | June 17-July 15 | Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am | Online, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 | 5 | $165 | Rabbi Benjamin Samuels | Read now | Register |
Open Circle Jewish Learning
Visit the Open Circle Jewish Learning page for more information. If you have questions, please contact Linna Ettinger.
OPEN CIRCLE 20s & 30s
| Program | Title | Instructor | Time | Date | Description | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCJL 20s and 30s | Sabores de Sepharad: Exploring the Sephardic Jewish Community through its Kitchen. (4 sessions) | Sara Gardner | Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm | June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 | Read now | $60 | Register |
| OCJL 20s and 30s | Mystical Connections: Kabbalistic teachings on intimacy and relationships (6 sessions) | Rabbi Getzel Davis | Thursdays, 8:00-9:30 pm EDT | June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2021 | Read now | $90 | Register |
OPEN CIRCLE ARTS & CULTURE
| Program | Title | Instructor | Time | Date | Description | Cost | Register | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCJL Classic, Arts and Culture | Ritual Hebrew Calligraphy -Summer (6 Sessions) | Rachel Jackson | Tuesdays 6-7:30pm Eastern Time | June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 2021 | Read Now | $162 and Course Materials Kit: www.binahdesign.com/opencircle (order by May 11 to receive materials by start of first class) | Register |
OPEN CIRCLE MINDFULNESS
| Program | Title | Instructor | Time | Date | Description | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCJL Classic, Mindfulness | Being a Better Person – A Close Reading with Martin Buber (6 sessions) | Rabbi Eric Gurvis | Wednesday evenings, 7:15-8:45 pm | June 16, 23, 30; July 21, 28, August 4 | Read Now | $162 | Register |
OPEN CIRCLE SOCIAL ACTION
| Program | Title | Instructor | Time | Date | Description | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCJL Social Action | Activist Zivug | Rabbi Getzel Davis | Wednesdays, 8-9:30 pm | June 2, 9, 16, 23, June 30, July 7, 14, 2021 | Read now | $126 | CANCELLED |
OPEN CIRCLE TEXTS & TRADITIONS
| Program | Title | Instructor | Time | Date | Description | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCJL Classic, Text and Traditions | Daf Yomi | Layah Lipsker | Mondays and Thursdays 9-9:45am Eastern Time | May 10, 13, 20, 24, 27; June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 2021 | Read Now | $135 | Register |
| OCJL Classic, Text and Traditions | Daf Yomi - Session II | Layah Lipsker | Mondays and Thursdays 9-9:45am Eastern Time | June 21, 24, 28; July 1, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, 2021 | Read Now | $148 | Register |
| OCJL Classic, Text and Traditions | Elul and the High Holidays: Rethink, Renew, Rejoice | Rabbi Getzel Davis | Thursdays, 8-9:30 pm | August 12, 19, 26; September 2, 2021 | Read Now | $75 | Register |
Parenting & Grandparenting Through a Jewish Lens
Visit the Parenting & Grandparenting Through a Jewish Lens page for more information. If you have questions, please contact Ahava Rosenthal.
| Course Title | Instructor | Course Description | Time | Date | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father, Abba, Tatti Circle | Rabbi Getzel Davis | Read now | Sundays, 8:00-9:30 pm | July 11, August 12, September 8, October 10, November 14, December 12 | $80 | Register |
| Grandparenting Through a Jewish Lens (5 sessions) | Leann Shamash | Read now | Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm | June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 14 | $80 | Register |
Teen Beit Midrash
Visit the Teen Beit Midrash page for more information about our summer course, our May 23 Virtual Open House, or fall registration. If you have questions, please contact teenbeitmidrash@gmail.com.
| Course Name | Date | Time | Register | Want to learn more? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makhloket Matters: Navigating Societal Discord Through Jewish Texts | July 19-22, 26-29 | 1-3 pm EST | Register | Register for the Teen Beit Midrash Open House on May 23 |