Exploring Judaism

LIVING A JEWISH YEAR – HEBREW  –  ADULT SIMCHAT MITZVAH – SHACHARIT LEADERSHIP LAB

Exploring Judaism is Or Shalom’s umbrella of adult classes for those on the path to discovering Judaism and for those wishing to deepen basic understandings of Jewish holidays, Shabbat, modes of prayer, ritual and more.

Read through our course offerings below. Registration for the 2022 year of learning is open.

2022-23

Living A Jewish Year

Living a Jewish Year is our entry-level exploration. This class delves into each of the Jewish holidays in real time, offering historical perspective, multiple entryways into celebration, and guided ritual and spiritual experience. Some time is also spent on what it means to observe Sabbath, including a communal Friday evening meal. No prerequisites are required.

Registration requires an interview (for new students) with Rabbi Hannah Dresner, to determine suitability: rabbihannah@orshalom.ca.

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2022-23 Hebrew Offerings

Prayerbook Hebrew, Beginning with Aleph Bet

With Harriet Frost

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Prayer Book Hebrew teaches Hebrew alphabet decoding and then reading from the Et Ratzon Siddur, Or Shalom’s prayer book, offering familiarity with the Shabbat morning services, including some vocabulary and an introduction to congregational music.

There are limited need-based scholarships available; contact Rabbi Hannah Dresner rabbihannah@orshalom.ca


Intermediate Hebrew

with Rahel Halabi

If you have completed a beginner Hebrew course with Harriet or Rahel, come take your Hebrew learning to the next level! If you are not sure whether you meet the requirements for this class please contact learning@orshalom.ca.

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ADULT SIMCHAT MITZVAH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harriet Frost will prepare students to read from the Torah following the classic musical notation and prepare students to lead sections of the Or Shalom Shabbat morning service.

Rabbi Hannah will meet with students during class sessions and privately, as needed, to guide Torah study and the writing of a Dvar Torah on students’ chosen Torah portions.

Please note that it is possible students will require up to 5 private tutoring sessions to prepare individual Torah readings for a Simchat Mitzvah.

Prerequisite: ability to read Hebrew aloud

In person at the Bayit

Students may purchase the Text/Workbook
Nusach Guides for the Cantillation and the Ta’amim Cantor Miles Cohen  $35

There are limited need-based scholarships available; contact Rabbi Hannah Dresner rabbihannah@orshalom.ca

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Shacharit Leadership Lab

 

Build comfort with traditional cantillation for Shabbat Shacharit in a collaborative, supportive environment. Attention to the creation of meaningful prayer experiences for Or Shalom’s Shabbat morning service.

With Rabbi Hannah Dresner

No charge to attend. For more information contact rabbihannah@orshalom.ca

Must have good Hebrew reading skills.

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7 Responses to Exploring Judaism

  1. Tammy says:

    Is your “Exploring Judaism” class open to non-Jews?

  2. admin says:

    Yes, Exploring Judaism is open to non-Jews interested in learning more about Judaism, sometimes they are people considering conversion, or people who love someone Jewish and want to learn more about Jewish customs and culture.

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  4. Loki says:

    When is the cut off to register for 2022?

  5. Kayla says:

    When is the deadline for 2022 registration?

  6. Program Coordinator says:

    Hello, Thanks for your interest in Exploring Judaism. Rabbi Hannah asks that you reach out for a pre-registration appointment so that she can hear a bit about your story and decide together whether the class is a good fit. Her email address is rabbihannah@orshalom.ca.

  7. Program Coordinator says:

    Hello, Thanks for your interest in Exploring Judaism. Rabbi Hannah asks that you reach out for a pre-registration appointment so that she can hear a bit about your story and decide together whether the class is a good fit. Her email address is rabbihannah@orshalom.ca.

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