Lehrhaus Judaica Adult Education
Fall Lehrhaus Adult Education Classes have begun!
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.
Registration for Lehrhaus Fall 2024 classes is now closed.
Daily
Morning Mishnah with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
Mondays – Thursdays beginning Monday, November 4 | 9:15-10:00am | Zoom | Register
We will begin with Maimonides and trace the development to modern practice with a focus on intentional presence of space.
Mondays November 11, 18, 25, December 9, 16, 23
Synagogue Skills: Havdalah Immersion with Rabbi Marisa James
6:30-7:30pm | Zoom | Register
The short service that ends Shabbat is also one of the most beautiful ritual moments, engaging all of the senses. In this Havdalah immersion, we’ll learn the texts of Havdalah AND learn how to lead the ritual. You’ll deepen your personal experience of ushering out Shabbat and welcoming in a new week, and also develop the skills to lead Havdalah for your friends, family, and community.
No prior prayerbook experience or Hebrew proficiency required to take this class.
Tuesdays November 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10, 17
The Spirituality of the Friday Night Service with Rabbi Yael Werber
6:00-7:00pm | In person and Zoom | Register
Dive deep into the Friday night service. This class will include writing your own interpretive prayers and finding your own meaning in Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma’ariv. This course is required for Adult B* Mitzvah Students.
This course is open to all, regardless of Hebrew proficiency, or previous knowledge of Jewish text. All are welcome!
Returning to Genesis with Miya Rotstein
6:00-7:00pm | In person and Zoom | Register
Bereshit. It’s the book we turn to again and again for its classic stories and character studies. In this class, we will study the weekly parsha alongside contemporary commentators and midrashists with a focus on small group discussion and text study. This class is open to all, regardless of Hebrew proficiency, or previous knowledge of Jewish text. All are welcome!
Intro to Talmud with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
7:30 – 8:30pm | In person only | Register
In this introductory level Talmud class, we will start at the beginning of Tractate Pesachim, which focuses on the searching for unleavened bread the night before Passover.
This class will be taught in person only, Beit Midrash style. No experience necessary, all are welcome!
High Def Rainbows & Black Hats: LGBTQ & Jewish Representation on the Small Screen with Rabbi Jason Klein
7:30 – 8:30pm | Hybrid | Register
From Giti Weiss on “Shtisel” to Asher Wolke on “The Good Doctor,” complex Jewish characters have taken center stage on television. This multimedia class will explore and discuss how, in recent years, LGBTQ+ people, Jewish people, Queer Jews, and allies have been depicted and represented and why it matters.
Wednesdays November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18
Intro to Hebrew Part 1 with Miya Rotstein
6:00-7:15pm | Zoom | Register
This is an introduction to Hebrew with a focus on letters and vowels. We will be using the ‘Aleph isn’t Tough’ textbook series to guide us through the process of phonetic Hebrew decoding. Along the way, we will also learn some basic Hebrew grammar and root words that will help us to understand the words of the Siddur. This class is for novice and beginner Hebrew learners.
Intro to Hebrew Part 2 with Miya Rotstein
7:30-8:45pm | Zoom | Register
In this class, we will be using the second book in the series, ‘Aleph isn’t Enough’ to continue our study of Prayerbook Hebrew. This Advanced Beginner level class will be focused more on Hebrew grammar, vocabulary and understanding the prayers and blessings in our Siddur. You must be able to read and decode Hebrew to take this clas
Registration Details
- Many of our classes are offered free of charge to ensure ease of access for all. Please consider a contribution in addition to help support Lehrhaus Adult Education at CBST. 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 Miya Rotstein, Coordinator of Adult and Teen Education at mrotstein@cbst.org
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.