Discovering the Aleph-Bet

An Introduction to the Hebrew Language

June 4-10, 2007
Co-sponsored by Hazon and Kehilat Romemu

Have you taken classes in Jewish studies but long for a more intensive experience? Have you discovered that despite the many hours you’ve spent at lectures and in synagogue, your connection to Judaism remains tenuous? Do you suspect that knowledge of Hebrew could deepen your relationship to Torah and the tradition?

This course will offer Hebrew language instruction of an unusual kind. Participants will spend the first part of the morning studying Hebrew with the aim of cultivating an intimate relationship with the Hebrew alphabet and its Biblical, rabbinic and mystical resonances. In the second part of the class, we will explore Talmudic, kabbalistic and modern philosophical discussions of the Hebrew language. These discussions will provide a unique entry into Jewish history and tradition.

No prior Hebrew knowledge required.

This is an Afternoon Class

A class during the Pathways to an Authentic Relationship with God Week, June 4-10, 2007. Children's Programming is Available.

Teacher

Dr. Deena Aranoff is a professor of medieval Jewish studies at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. Her interests include rabbinic literature, medieval patterns of Jewish thought and the broader question of continuity and change in Jewish history. Dr. Aranoff has taught courses at the Skirball Center for Adult Jewish Learning, the Me’ah program at Hebrew College and the Wexner Heritage Program.

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Registration Information

Adult Fees

The program fee for this class is $300; take a second class this week for 50% off! Fees are per person, and do not include the cost of Room and Board (see table on the right).

Room and board includes housing, meals, Shabbat services, evening activities, hot tub, yoga, meditation, and full use of our facility. All rooms are air-conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter. Adults fees apply to ages 15 and higher.

Limited financial aid is available.

Arrival and Departure

Please arrive between 2pm and 5pm on the day your retreat begins. Retreats end with brunch at 11:30am on the last day of the retreat.

Cancellation Policy

• Receive a full refund minus a $75 processing fee for cancellations more than 30 days prior to retreat.
• If you cancel between 30 days and one day in advance, a non-refundable credit (less a $75 processing fee) will be held for one year from the date of issue. This credit is non-transferable.
• No credit or refund is available if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance or on the workshop’s arrival day, if you do not attend a retreat, or if you leave a retreat early for any reason.

The Elat Chayyim Center for Jewish Spirituality reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. In this event, you will be given a complete refund.

For transportation: A full refund of transportation fees is available if you cancel at least three days (72 hours) in advance. No refund is available if less than three days notice is given. For more information on getting here, please visit our Travel & Transportation page.

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