Explore the Sea of Talmud in Community
Step into a lively and supportive discussion of the Talmud, open to all backgrounds and experience levels. Alongside a skilled teacher and a circle of fellow students, you'll explore this foundational text in a way that values your questions and insights.
Our groups meet monthly from October through June.
Choose Your Circle
Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan
In-Person or Zoom10/5, 11/2, 12/7, 1/4, 2/1, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3, 6/7
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Pacific)
Rabbi Dorothy Richman
Zoom Only10/8, 11/5, 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/15, 5/13, 6/7
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Pacific)
What We'll Study in 2025–26
Our circles study the Babylonian Talmud using the Koren edition, which is renowned for its clarity and design. It features the landmark scholarship of Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz, a full side-by-side English translation and commentary alongside the original text, making it perfect for learners at every level. You'll also receive support materials from your instructor. No prior knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic is required.
This year we continue our study in Moed Katan, a tractate (book) of the Talmud, starting with Chapter 3, page 19a. This text provides the foundation for how the Jewish community navigates illness, death, and burial. You'll explore the profound architecture and reasoning behind the rituals and practices that support the bereaved and assist those in mourning.
