Chanting Torah Class
Upcoming Sessions
1. Thursday, November 7, 2024 • 6 Cheshvan 5785
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM2. Thursday, November 14, 2024 • 13 Cheshvan 5785
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM3. Thursday, November 21, 2024 • 20 Cheshvan 5785
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM4. Thursday, December 5, 2024 • 4 Kislev 5785
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM5. Thursday, December 12, 2024 • 11 Kislev 5785
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM6. Thursday, December 19, 2024 • 18 Kislev 5785
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM7. Thursday, January 9, 2025 • 9 Tevet 5785
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM8. Thursday, January 16, 2025 • 16 Tevet 5785
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM8 Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm with Bill Gertzog
11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16
We will learn the function and structure of the biblical cantillation system through study of the major patterns and the cantillation symbols (trope) that comprise biblical chant. Anyone with a phonetic reading knowledge of Hebrew is welcome regardless of other prior experience. We will use a clear and concise text with audio recordings of all examples. Our model will be active participation in a supportive learning environment. Students must acquire the book for this class: The Art of Torah Cantillation, Vol. 1 by Cantors Josee Wolff and Marshall Portnoy. Bill has been a member and Torah reader at CBI since 2020. He is a part-time ESL teacher for adults, and a mostly self-taught Torah reader with 25 years' experience.
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Sun, October 27 2024
25 Tishrei 5785
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NovNovember 5 , 2024Talmudic Tales: The Greatest Hits
Tuesday, Nov 5th 7:00p to 8:30p
We'll read and discuss some of the most iconic stories found in the Talmud. Mystical, absurd, hilarious, tragic, wise, moving, pious, irreverent - these stories have it all. To borrow Ruth Calderon's term, we'll walk into these texts "barefoot" - with our own minds and hearts, rather than traditional interpretations (although we'll reference those when/if warranted). No familiarity with Talmud needed whatsoever, and everyone is welcome! Jake Marmer is a poet, educator, and the Head of School at Lander-Grinspoon Academy. He is the author of three poetry collections, including "Jazz Talmud", which explores the poetic dimension of the Talmudic discourse. -
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Thursday, Nov 7th 6:30p to 8:00p
8 Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm with Bill Gertzog 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16 Register here We will learn the function and structure of the biblical cantillation system through study of the major patterns and the cantillation symbols (trope) that comprise biblical chant. Anyone with a phonetic reading knowledge of Hebrew is welcome regardless of other prior experience. We will use a clear and concise text with audio recordings of all examples. Our model will be active participation in a supportive learning environment. Students must acquire the book for this class: The Art of Torah Cantillation, Vol. 1 by Cantors Josee Wolff and Marshall Portnoy. Bill has been a member and Torah reader at CBI since 2020. He is a part-time ESL teacher for adults, and a mostly self-taught Torah reader with 25 years' experience. -
Saturday ,
NovNovember 9 , 2024Hannah Bacon Bat Mitzvah
Shabbat, Nov 9th 9:30a to 12:00p
Sun, October 27 2024 25 Tishrei 5785
Congregation b'nai israel 253 prospect street, northampton, ma 01060 (413) 584-3593
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