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Intermediate Biblical/Prayerbook Hebrew, Level E
We will complete our overview of the Hebrew verb system, and continue to build Biblical text translation and analysis skills, using Bibleworks software in class. We will also translate sample texts from the Hebrew Bible. Students who complete this course will qualify for entry into our Advanced Biblical Hebrew translation and analysis course, which covers a new topic and texts every semester. Materials provided by the instructor.
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Beginning Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew B (Virtual on Zoom)
This course covers additional features of Hebrew commonly found in Biblical and Siddur (prayerbook) texts, using the text Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way. We will introduce more of the verbal system and new grammatical components, including the present and past tenses. Students will read lengthier Prayerbook passages to develop reading and comprehension skills.
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Daniel Matt: Becoming Elijah: Prophet of Transformation, in conjunction with his book’s publication in the Jewish Lives Series, Yale University Press. (Virtual on Zoom)
In partnership with Cong. Beth Israel
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Dawn Kepler: Honoring Your Jewish Child’s Non-Jewish Heritage (Virtual on Zoom)
Every child needs to understand where they come from. If you are raising your child as a Jew but one parent is not Jewish it is essential that you teach your child about that side of their family. This workshop will discuss how to teach your child about BOTH sides of the family and how to integrate both parents into your child’s identity.
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Ariel Mayse: Where Heaven and Earth Kiss: Exploring New Perspectives in Jewish Environmental Ethics
In partnership with Urban Adamah
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Hebrew Writers: Film Biographies and Text Reading (Virtual on Zoom)
Hebrew Writers: Film Biographies and Text Reading (Virtual on Zoom)
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Tikva Farber: Modern Hebrew, 5 Levels
Learn modern conversational Hebrew in a fun, inspiring, and unique online program. Practice speaking Hebrew in a warm and supportive environment with the opportunity to further reinforce weekly lesson material outside of class. Online group classes are offered for beginner through advanced-intermediate students. Register for the upcoming spring classes at https://www.hebrewwithtikva.com. Contact Tikva for help determining your level.
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Cosponsored Program: David Grossman Film and Lecture
East Bay Jewish Film Festival presents (in partnership with New Lehrhaus) presents:
David Grossman: Documentary Film and Discussion
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Ariel Mayse: Where Heaven and Earth Kiss: Exploring New Perspectives in Jewish Environmental Ethics
In partnership with Urban Adamah
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Kim Carter Martinez: Jews of Color: Taking Charge of Your Jewish Identity (Virtual on Zoom)
It is not unusual for a Jew of color to be asked, “How did you get to be Jewish?” Quite simply the question stems from their appearance - “You don’t look Jewish.”
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Kendra Fried: Neshamah Yoga (Virtual on Zoom)
Nourish your body, calm your mind, and nurture your soul, through embodied Jewish devotion.
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Yair Qedar, Robert Alter & Fania Oz-Salzberger: The Fourth Window Documentary Film about Amos Oz: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Amos Oz is Israel’s best-known writer and a champion of peace with the Palestinians in a two-state solution, as a prominent member of Peace Now (Shalom Achshav) and a public intellectual. His work - a body of 40 books - has been translated to 45 languages and made into several films, including Natalie Portman’s A Tale of Love and Darkness. Among the many honors and awards he garnered are the Isr... Read more
