March 24-26: “Prophets & Sages: Transforming Tradition” with Kendra Watkins

March 24-26: “Prophets & Sages: Transforming Tradition” with Kendra Watkins

A weekend of accessible & empowering Talmud study at T’chiyah
Kendra will utilize the SVARA method of Talmud study, empowering participants with tools to work through an accessible and compelling sugya (unit of Talmud) in the original Aramaic! No prior experience with Talmud study is needed, but being able to read the alef bet (Hebrew alphabet) is necessary. Students should plan to participate for the whole weekend. Ta shma - “come and learn” - what our tradition has to say about prophets and sages!

SCHEDULE:

· Friday, March 24: Shabbat Potluck & "(Re)Approaching The Talmud" [Intro to the SVARA Method] (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

· Saturday, March 25: Talmud Study Session Part 1 (1:30 - 5:30 PM)

· Sunday, March 26: Bagel Brunch & Study Session Part 2 (11 AM - 4 PM)

Note: Registration for this program covers all sessions (Fri-Sun). You are expect to attend all three sessions.

TUITION INFORMATION:

Tuition for this weekend is sliding scale, $18 - $72. The actual cost of participation is $36. We encourage those with the means to do so to contribute more to support our instructor and hosting synagogue, Congregation T'chiyah.

Your tuition covers a masechet of Talmud to take home, snacks throughout the weekend, and a Bagel Brunch on Sunday. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. To learn more, contact Jake at Jake@Tchiyah.org.
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Have you studied Talmud before?*

NoYes, excerpts in English translationYes, excerpts in the original Hebrew/AramaicI have extensive experience studying rabbinic texts in the original Hebrew/AramaicOther
How would you describe your Hebrew reading level?*

I know (or will learn) the alef-bet; I can sound out words, but not understand them.I can read Hebrew, and understand SOME of the words.I can read Hebrew and understand MOST of the meaning and grammar.I am proficient/fluent in reading Hebrew.Other
This class will utilize the Jastrow Talmud Dictionary and the Frank Practical Talmud dictionary. If you do not have these dictionaries, copies will be provided for your use.*

I have a Jastrow Talmud Dictionary and will bring it.I have a Frank Talmud Dictionary and will bring it.I need these dictionaries provided for me.

Please rate the following on a scale of 1-5 (1 being, “I’ve never heard of/done that!” and 5 being, “I’m so great at that!”). Please remember that regardless of your answers to these questions, you CAN learn Talmud and YOU are JUST right!

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Vocalizing Hebrew words with vowels
Vocalizing Hebrew words without vowels
Being able to identify prefixes and suffixes
Reading Rashi script
Knowing what the Binyan is
Decoding and reading words in Aramaic

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Do you like to focus on the details or the big picture?
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Please share any hopes for this learning experience, and if there are any accessibility measures we can take to make this a more supportive learning environment. *
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March 24-26: “Prophets & Sages: Transforming Tradition” with Kendra Watkins

SCHEDULE:

· Friday, March 24: Shabbat Potluck & "(Re)Approaching The Talmud" [Intro to the SVARA Method] (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

· Saturday, March 25: Talmud Study Session Part 1 (1:30 - 5:30 PM)

· Sunday, March 26: Bagel Brunch & Study Session Part 2 (11 AM - 4 PM)

TUITION INFORMATION:

Please answer the following questions in 1-3 sentences each.

Registration Payment