Lehrhaus Judaica Adult Education
Lehrhaus Judaica is CBST’s Adult Education program: classes of all levels and interests, taught by inspiring instructors. To guide us through this sacred time, our program offers a rich calendar of activities designed to support our spiritual preparations, including text-based learning, spiritual writing, meditation groups, classes on forgiveness and teshuvah, storytelling, and much more.
Since the end of the second night of Passover, we have entered into the period of counting the Omer, where we count the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot. This marks the journey from our first taste of freedom, leaving Egypt, to our first taste of Torah, at Mount Sinai. We count the days from living under the tyranny of Pharaoh to becoming a Jewish people who affirm our commitment to Torah and ma’asim tovim (acts of goodness and justice). This year, in order to sweeten our lives with learning during this 49-day period, we have special pre-Shavuot programming. Join us to deepen our spiritual readiness to receive the Torah anew on Shavuot.
Why do we Eat Blintzes on Shavuot?
With Rabbi Yael Werber and CBST member Larry Finkelstein
Thursday, May 8 | 6:30pm | In person and Zoom | Register
Join us for an evening of learning and baking. We will first learn about the custom of eating blintzes, cheesecake, and ice cream on Shavuot. We will then make a blintz casserole together and leave plenty of time for eating and enjoying together!
Queer Talmud
With Rabbi Xava De Cordova and Binya Kóatz of Yeshiva Shel Maala
Thursday, May 15 | 6:30pm | In person and Zoom | Register
What does the Talmud say about how to fix a situation in which you’ve already benefited from stolen goods? How does this intersect with teachings of contemporary Black and Indigenous teachers about reparations, decolonization and more? Join R’ Xava De Cordova and Binya Kóatz of Yeshiva Shel Maala, a digital-first Queer Yeshiva, for a deep dive into the case of the stolen beam, a custom daf (page) featuring the insights of Black and Indigenous thinkers and revolutionaries on these ideas, and the opportunity to connect deeply with your co-learners and the text.
Writing Your Own Holy Text
With Soferet Leana Tapnack of Stam Scribes
Thursday, May 22 | 6:30pm | In person and Zoom | Register
Learn about the ancient art of Safrus (Jewish scribal writing). Discover the history and technique behind this craft and gain hands-on experience at writing Hebrew letters yourself. No matter your experience or skill level, this workshop will deepen your appreciation for the beauty and power of the written word.
Additionally for even more opportunities to fill your cup of Jewish learning and nourish your soul please join Rabbi Mike Moskowitz online:
Rabbinic Readings of Ruth
With Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6:00pm | Zoom | Register
This four week class will examine passages in the Talmud, and other Rabbinic sources, that explore verses in the Book of Ruth in preparation for Shavuot.
Note: Thursday sessions are intended to provide a hands-on experience, and there will be components that can only be done in person. If you would like to attend as an online participant, that option is available, but please be aware that we cannot provide materials for you to do the activities at home.
Registration Details
- Classes that have required tuition fees will be noted as such on their registration pages. Please refer to individual class registration pages for class fees and suggested contribution amounts.
- Classes are conducted online via zoom. Please refer to individual class registration pages for zoom info. Registrants of tuition-based classes will receive zoom info via email the week of the first class.
- The registration deadline for classes with required tuition fees is the Friday of the week the class begins.
- Refunds cannot be processed for class payments after the Friday preceding the class start date.
- Payment plans for all and needs-based scholarships for members are available for tuition-based classes by request by the Friday preceding the class start date.
- Please note our Zoom Instructions & Etiquette.
- All classes require a minimum of 5 total registrants to run. If a class does not meet this requirement, registrants will be notified.
- Class recordings are available for two weeks following the class date and can be found here.
- Auto-captioning is available for some classes.
- For questions or information about any of our CBST classes, please email education@cbst.org.
- Please consider a contribution in addition to help support Lehrhaus Adult Education at CBST.
CBST Classes on Zoom
Zoom Instructions & Etiquette
New to zoom? Learn more about how to get started. You can also get more info on Zoom’s support page. To protect the sacred nature of our services, classes, & programs, please note:
- All classes & programs will be locked at their start time. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
- MUTE your computer microphone, phone or other device until you are invited to speak.
- Make sure your “display name” is updated so we know who you are when you try to join.
- As in our Sanctuary, no photography is allowed.
- Refrain from eating while logged on, or turn your camera off and mute yourself.
We appreciate your understanding as we strive to provide the best possible experience for program participants & leaders.