Torah Classes
LEARNING AT CBI
Sundays
Sunday morning Talmud Class
A class structured to appeal to Talmud students of all levels. We are studying Tractate Taanit.
Prof. Daniel Boyarin - Sunday, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Mondays
Talmudic Wisdom:
Join us on Mondays at 9:00 a.m., for a weekly class that explores key sugyot (Talmudic units) that discuss major Jewish questions of practice and thought.
R. Yonatan Cohen—9:00 a.m.
Midrasha’s Tanach and Talmud (for Teens).
This course is an informal but intensive study group focusing on close thematic readings of the Tanach and Talmud in translation.
David Henkin—4:15-5:45 p.m.
Intro to Judaism:
Whether you are new to Judaism or seeking to brush up on your facts, join our weekly study and shmooze sessions exploring Jewish faith, customs, history, and holidays. Lively discussion and seventeen Q & A sheets guide us throughout the year as we cover major units on Prayer & Shul, Ideology & Belief, Kashrut, Shabbat, and Holidays. Come for the entire course or simply drop in for topics of greatest personal interest. All skill backgrounds and skill levels welcome.
R. Max Davis - Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
The Life and thought of Rashi.
Join this four-part series as we explore the life and thought of Rashi, one of our tradition’s greatest Torah and Talmud teacher and commentator. On hiatus. Will meet Jan. 5, 12, 26 (Note: class will not meet on Jan. 19)
R. Yonatan Cohen - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
Jewish Writings of the French Post-Modern Philosopher Emmanuel Levinas
The Levinas Study Group will be meeting at 8PM on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to discuss selections from his “Nine Talmudic Readings.". The class is facilitated by our resident scholar, Muni Schweig.
Muni Schweig - 1st, 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. Thursdays
Heavenly Torah through the Generations
This The world of rabbinic thought can be divided into two major schools of thought; Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Ishmael. The historic disputes between these two schools are based on fundamental differences over the nature of revelation and religion. Join Rabbi Cohen for an in-depth study, based on Rabbi A. J. Heschel’s Heavenly Torah. On hiatus.
R Yonatan Cohen - Thursday, 12:15 p.m., resumes January 7
Merkavah Torah Institute classes for women
Talmud Program
In-depth text study and skill building.
Tuesday and Thursday
9:30am-12:30pm
Haggigah - Year 2009-2010
September 8, 2009 – May 6, 2010
Tuition:
Sliding Scale $950-$1800 year
*Scholarships available* *Student discounts* *No one turned away for lack of funds*
Nell Mahgel-Friedman
Program Director
510-292-0175
merkavahberkeley@gmail.com
"The mission of Merkavah Torah Institute is to build accessible, inspiring and vigorous opportunities for Jewish women to engage in the study of classical Jewish texts and philosophy.
We believe that women’s in depth engagement with classical Jewish texts will give them the tools to enhance their own Jewish connection, lead richer more empowered Jewish lives, teach others, and step into leadership roles in the community. Merkavah is rooted in the belief that inspiring and educating Jewish women will uplift and strengthen the entire Jewish community."
