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Ken Blady: Yiddish Reading Salon (Zoom only)
Virtual Program
In partnership with KlezCalifornia
In this strictly reading and iberzetsn (translating) Yiddish class, students will have an opportunity to read various myselekh (stories), pamelekh (slowly) and mit geduld (with patience), so that even those who have only “cheder” (elementary school) level proficiency can participate and follow along. The instructor will provide PDF readers in Yiddish with English translation.
October 9–D... Read more
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Jehon Grist—Reading the Bible Wisdom in the Wine: Its Uses and Abuses in the Biblical World
Virtual Program
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For millennia, the vine and its products have been an essential part of the Biblical world. In this richly illustrated class, we’ll explore the origins and growth of viticulture in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and of course, the land of Israel. We’ll also delve into the wisdom that comes from the vine: anc... Read more
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Howard Freedman: Yiddish San Francisco
Virtual Program
In partnership with the Jewish Community Library, SF and KlezCalifornia
The history of San Francisco Jewry tends to be told in terms dominated by the experience of Jews from German-speaking lands who settled in California in the mid-nineteenth century with great success. Less attention is given to the lives of Jews from Eastern Europe who arrived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This presentation will focus on these immigrants through the prism of Yid... Read more
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Jehon Grist—Reading the Bible—Gifts of the Land: Food in the Biblical World and Text
Virtual Program
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Discover the foods of the Biblical world and how they were produced. We’ll learn about farming in Biblical Israel and neighboring lands, and how the basic foods were processed from the crops. Then we’ll look into everything from cooking methods to the seasonings and other ingredients that made Biblical cuisine s... Read more
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Jehon Grist: Read Hebrew? Yes, You Can!
Virtual Program
Yes, you can break the Hebrew sight-reading barrier! This two-hour session (with a break in the middle) teaches you how to write and name the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. It also introduces the key vowel symbols and sounds so you can build and read Hebrew words. And since appreciating Hebrew's importance includes learning how and where it began, we'll learn a bit about its origins. This class is the perfect first step in preparation to take Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1 beginning Oct... Read more
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Jehon Grist: Prayerbook/Biblical Hebrew 1
Virtual Program
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This three-semester sequence gives you the essential knowledge and skills to read, understand, and appreciate prayerbook texts and the Hebrew Bible. It starts at the beginning, teaching the alphabet and sight-reading skills, then moves on to build both vocabulary and grammar knowledge using the text Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way. And alon... Read more
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Jehon Grist—Reading the Bible: Tricksters and the Art of Deception
Virtual Program
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Tricksters in the Hebrew Bible break the rules. Sometimes they're outsiders or underdogs trying to gain an advantage. Sometimes they try to right a wrong. And on occasion, the trickster may be G-d. Our class will explore this theme, starting with the trickster motif in neighboring ancient cultures. Then we'll move on to some of the most famo... Read more
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