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Courses by date: January 2012

21 courses.

Add to cart 2 Rabbis, 3 Opinions: Sunday Talmud with Prof. Daniel Boyarin

T500-LJ Instructors: Boyarin Starting: 01/29/2012 Location: Lehrhaus Judaica

The Talmud gave renewed relevance and meaning to Torah law. The early rabbis delved into and passionately debated that meaning, point by point, and that's what we'll do in this course. Our class is open ...

Add to cart A Taste of Hebrew (Winter)

L100A-SJ Instructors: Zach Peri Starting: 01/10/2012 Location: JCCSF

In this introductory course, students with little or no prior knowledge of Hebrew establish a basic foundation. Study the Hebrew alphabet, fundamental grammar and basic vocabulary. Learn to speak, understand and read in only 10 ...

Add to cart Advanced Conversational Hebrew

L500-BA Instructors: Morad Starting: 01/05/2012 Location: Congregation Beth Am

This course will focus on conversational skills with an attention to improving fluency.

Add to cart Advanced Hebrew (Winter)

L400A-SJ Instructors: Zach Peri Starting: 01/12/2012 Location: JCCSF

Created for students with high-level speaking and writing skills, this course offers an in-depth Hebrew reading and discussion forum on topics ranging from current events to Israeli culture. All courses are taught Israeli Ulpan style, ...

Add to cart Advanced Hebrew 2 (Winter)

L450A-SJ Instructors: Zach Peri Starting: 01/12/2012 Location: JCCSF

Created for students with high-level speaking and writing skills, this course offers an in-depth Hebrew reading and discussion forum on topics ranging from current events to Israeli culture. All courses are taught Israeli Ulpan style, ...

Add to cart Back to the Torah - The Book of Numbers

T106B-CCD Instructors: Cohen Starting: 01/12/2012 Location: Contra Costa Jewish Day School

Of Sorcerers and Snakes and Scandalous Events This winter, we will continue our study of the Book of Numbers. In our classes, we will learn about the continuing revolts against Moses and God. After forty ...

Add to cart Beginning Hebrew (Winter)

L150A-SJ Instructors: Zach Peri Starting: 01/10/2012 Location: JCCSF

Advance from the basics to the next level with a program full of conversation, letter recognition, reading proficiency and basic grammar. Build your vocabulary and learn more of the basic skills for living, including numbers ...

Add to cart Beginning Hebrew (Winter)

L200A-SJ Instructors: Zach Peri Starting: 01/10/2012 Location: JCCSF

Advance from the basics to the next level with a program full of conversation, letter recognition, reading proficiency and basic grammar. Build your vocabulary and learn more of the basic skills for living, including numbers ...

Add to cart Beginning Hebrew Part 2

L100B-TS Instructors: Druch Starting: 01/11/2012 Location: Temple Sinai

This is a continuation of our introductory Prayerbook Hebrew course, designed for those who can sight-read Hebrew texts with vowels. We will focus on developing the foundation for reading comprehension and a basic Hebrew vocabulary. ...

Add to cart Beginning Modern Hebrew (Winter)

L100B-CBE Instructors: Valfer Starting: 01/18/2012 Location: Congregation Beth El

This class is a continuation of Beginning Modern Hebrew from the fall, for individuals beginning to understand the Hebrew alphabet, grammar and vocabulary. A continuation of the Beginning Hebrew from the fall, this class is ...

Add to cart Beginning Modern Hebrew 2B

L100B-OFJ Instructors: Morad Starting: 01/11/2012 Location: Oshman Family JCC

This is a continuation of Beginning Modern Hebrew from the fall. Students further develop vocabulary, grammar and basic conversational skills. The instructor will show both patience and sensitivity to the needs of adult learners who ...

Add to cart Beginning Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1B

L100B-BA Instructors: Morad Starting: 01/11/2012 Location: Congregation Beth Am

Continue to learn basic Prayerbook vocabulary.

Add to cart Intermediate Hebrew (Winter)

L250A-SJ Instructors: Zach Peri Starting: 01/11/2012 Location: JCCSF

Designed to build on previous knowledge, students improve their ability to read with understanding, increase vocabulary and practice everyday conversations. All courses are taught Israeli Ulpan style, with Hebrew being the language of instruction.

Add to cart Intermediate Modern Hebrew (Winter)

L200B-CBE Instructors: Valfer Starting: 01/18/2012 Location: Congregation Beth El

This class is for individuals who can read and write, but have little knowledge of Hebrew vocabulary and grammar. Learn to create simple sentences, verbally and in writing. A continuation of the Intermediate Hebrew from ...

Add to cart Introduction to Judaism (Winter)

I100A-SJ Instructors: Baugh Starting: 01/18/2012 Location: JCCSF

Designed for Jews who seek a deeper connection with their heritage and for non-Jews wanting a greater understanding of Judaism, this course offers an opportunity to study texts, try Jewish practices, socialize and gain insights ...

Add to cart Introduction to the Jewish Experience: Torah, Memory and History

I100B-TS Instructors: Adar Starting: 01/11/2012 Location: Temple Sinai

As the Jews travel through history, we have recorded our experiences in various texts: Bible, Midrash, Mishnah, Talmud, Codes, Responsa literature, and the Prayerbook, which Jacob Petuchowski, a scholar of Jewish liturgy, has described as ...

Add to cart Modern Hebrew Level B

L200-BA Instructors: Morad Starting: 01/04/2012 Location: Congregation Beth Am

In this continuation of Modern Hebrew Level A2, students build on vocabulary, grammar and basic conversational skills. The instructor will show both patience and sensitivity to the needs of adult learners who have limited time ...

Add to cart Modern Hebrew Level C

L300-BA Instructors: Morad Starting: 01/03/2012 Location: Congregation Beth Am

A continuation of the intermediate level, this course takes students to a higher level of conversation and comprehension skills, while further developing an understanding of Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: Completion of four semesters of Lehrhaus Judaica’s ...

Add to cart Modern Hebrew Level D

L400-BA Instructors: Morad Starting: 01/05/2012 Location: Congregation Beth Am

This course further expands fluency in Hebrew conversation and comprehension, and is designed for students with a reasonably developed level of modern Hebrew speaking and understanding. It continues building student vocabulary, grammar, and fluency skills. ...

Add to cart Modern Hebrew Level E

L405-BA Instructors: Morad Starting: 01/03/2012 Location: Congregation Beth Am

This course further expands fluency in Hebrew conversation and comprehension, and is designed for students with a reasonably developed level of modern Hebrew speaking and understanding. It continues building student vocabulary, grammar, and fluency skills ...

Add to cart Reading Yiddish Texts

L350-BJ Instructors: Chaver Starting: 01/23/2012 Location: JCC East Bay

In this course, we will read and discuss selections of Yiddish prose and poetry from the 19th and 20th centuries. The class will focus on comprehension, based not only on the lexicon and syntax of ...