Lifelong Learning
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Beginning Hebrew II
Beginning Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning February 17, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re ready to take the next step in your Hebrew learning journey! This course builds on the basics, helping you expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and gain more confidence in reading, speaking, […]
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Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 18, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew II/Intermediate Hebrew I. Knowledge of the Aleph-Bet and beginning proficiency with reading Hebrew. Class participants will have the opportunity to hone their Hebrew reading skills using a modern Hebrew textbook, learning Hebrew […]
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Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class
We are excited for a new Adult B’nai Mitzvah class! This is an opportunity for adult members of our congregation, with a group of peers, to engage with our millennia-old tradition and community ritual of affirming one’s place in the Jewish community. There will be a Hebrew learning component as well as a content study […]
Advanced Hebrew II
Advanced Hebrew II
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 19, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The […]
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Comparative Diaspora
Comparative Diaspora
Taught by Andrew Stein Sundays, October 20, 27; November 10, 17; December 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 27; May 4, 18 9:15-10:30am, in person and on Zoom Synopsis: Many American Jews, though not all, trace their roots to ancestors who came to the […]
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
We are excited for a new Adult B’nai Mitzvah class! This is an opportunity for adult members of our congregation, with a group of peers, to engage with our millennia-old […]
2 events,
Beginning Hebrew II
Beginning Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning February 17, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re ready to take the next step in your Hebrew learning journey! This course builds on the basics, helping you expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and gain more confidence in reading, speaking, […]
Short Story Discussion Group
Short Story Discussion Group
Short Story Discussion Group First Monday of each month 7:30-8:30pm, on Zoom Join us for a fourth year of monthly lay-led discussions of Jewish short stories. Four NVHC members have selected the stories and will take turns leading the discussions. Each session will stand on its own - you can attend whenever you have the […]
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Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 18, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew II/Intermediate Hebrew I. Knowledge of the Aleph-Bet and beginning proficiency with reading Hebrew. Class participants will have the opportunity to hone their Hebrew reading skills using a modern Hebrew textbook, learning Hebrew […]
History of Zionism
History of Zionism
Taught by Rabbi Michael Holzman Tuesdays, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8, May 6 7:00-8:30pm, in person and on Zoom The idea of Jewish autonomy and self-determination in the land of Israel pervades and structures Jewish thought for most of our history as a people. In the modern era this concept […]
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Advanced Hebrew II
Advanced Hebrew II
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 19, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The […]
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Judaism Is About Love
Judaism Is About Love
Taught Rabbi Holzman Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 27; April 10, 17; May 1, 22; June 5 12:00-1:00pm, On Zoom Only This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s […]
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Eco-Judaism: Ancient Teachings for a Sustainable Future
Eco-Judaism: Ancient Teachings for a Sustainable Future
Taught by Rabbi Barrett Wednesdays, January 29, March 5, March 19, April 16 7:00-8:15pm, on Zoom only In the early chapters of the Torah, we learn that humans are called to “till and tend” the earth. This command resonates powerfully as we witness the profound changes affecting our planet today. Join us in exploring the […]
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Judaism Is About Love
Judaism Is About Love
Taught Rabbi Holzman Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 27; April 10, 17; May 1, 22; June 5 12:00-1:00pm, On Zoom Only This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s […]
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Beginning Hebrew II
Beginning Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning February 17, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re ready to take the next step in your Hebrew learning journey! This course builds on the basics, helping you expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and gain more confidence in reading, speaking, […]
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Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 18, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew II/Intermediate Hebrew I. Knowledge of the Aleph-Bet and beginning proficiency with reading Hebrew. Class participants will have the opportunity to hone their Hebrew reading skills using a modern Hebrew textbook, learning Hebrew […]
Foundations of a Thoughtful Judaism: Faith
Foundations of a Thoughtful Judaism: Faith
Taught by Rabbi Holzman Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, on Zoom only January 28, February 25, March 18, April 22, May 20 In our next section of the four-part Foundations curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, we explore big ideas about faith. Where does faith come from? What are the models in Jewish tradition for […]
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Strengthening the Self (Mussar) Through the Psalms
Strengthening the Self (Mussar) Through the Psalms
Taught by Cantor Caro Wednesdays, 12:00-1:15pm, in person and on Zoom November 13, December 18, January 15, February 12, March 12, April 23, May 14 Mussar is a virtues-based approach to Jewish ethics and character development, giving us how to live a most meaningful and ethical life. The Book of Psalms is a collection of […]
Advanced Hebrew II
Advanced Hebrew II
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 19, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The […]
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Comparative Diaspora
Comparative Diaspora
Taught by Andrew Stein Sundays, October 20, 27; November 10, 17; December 8, 15; January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23; April 6, 27; May 4, 18 9:15-10:30am, in person and on Zoom Synopsis: Many American Jews, though not all, trace their roots to ancestors who came to the […]
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Hebrew Class
We are excited for a new Adult B’nai Mitzvah class! This is an opportunity for adult members of our congregation, with a group of peers, to engage with our millennia-old […]
1 event,
Beginning Hebrew II
Beginning Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 1 Mondays, 12 weeks beginning February 17, 7:00-8:00pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members You’re ready to take the next step in your Hebrew learning journey! This course builds on the basics, helping you expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and gain more confidence in reading, speaking, […]
1 event,
Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Taught by: Neta Litvin Textbook: Hebrew – A Language Course, Level 2 Tuesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 18, 6:30-7:30pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Beginning Hebrew II/Intermediate Hebrew I. Knowledge of the Aleph-Bet and beginning proficiency with reading Hebrew. Class participants will have the opportunity to hone their Hebrew reading skills using a modern Hebrew textbook, learning Hebrew […]
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Advanced Hebrew II
Advanced Hebrew II
Taught by Neta Litvin Textbook: Brandeis Modern Hebrew Wednesdays, 12 weeks beginning February 19, 6:45-7:45pm Online only $136/members, $160/non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Comfort with reading Hebrew fluently and intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. In this course you will continue to expand your vocabulary, advanced grammar, adjectives, and verb tenses. The […]
Dirshuni: Contemporary Midrashim
Dirshuni: Contemporary Midrashim
Taught by Rabbi Barrett Wednesdays, April 30, May 7, and May 21 7:00-8:15pm, in person and on Zoom In recent years, there has been a burgeoning interest in contemporary midrashim authored by Israeli women and focused on female figures in scripture. These Midrashim have been collected into a volume called Dirshuni meaning seek for me. […]
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