Alef to Amen - with Rabbi Ari (6 Wednesdays: 1.5-hours per week)
Event description
From Alef to Amen
Take a soulful journey through the Siddur. Learn to Read, Pray & Connect.
Have you ever opened a Siddur and had no idea what you were saying?
Do you go to Shul every Shabbat and just hum along to the tunes?
You're not alone, and it's never too late to make a change!
This 6-week online course will walk you step-by-step through the Hebrew Alef Bet, the structure of the Siddur, and the deeper meaning behind it all so you can finally connect to the prayers, the words, and the experience with confidence.
Each session includes:
🔤 Hebrew Alef Bet + Reading Fluency
Start from Alef and build fluency in reading - even if you’re starting from scratch.
🧠 The Deeper Meaning of Each Letter
Explore the spiritual significance, form, number (gematria), and Kabbalistic essence of the Hebrew letters.
📖 Siddur Navigation + Prayer Familiarity
Get to know the layout of the siddur from weekday through Shabbat to the Festivals. Learn to confidently find your way through key prayers like Shema, Amidah, and Kiddush.
💫 Spiritual Connection through Language
This isn’t just about reading. It’s about feeling connected - to tradition, to the prayers, and to yourself.
Led by Hebrew Teacher and Rabbi Dr. Ari this course is rooted in warmth, clarity and spiritual insight. You'll not only learn how to read Hebrew, you'll also understand it's essence.
The Course includes:
Alef–Yud plus some vowels
Kaf–Tzadi plus more vowels
Kuf–Tav plus the last of the vowels
The history of the Hebrew alphabet and the meaning of each letter
Navigating the Siddur Part 1: Shema and Kiddush
Navigating the Siddur Part 2: Amidah and Kaddish
Sessions will take place on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (Sydney time)
First Series: 3 consecutive weeks — 12th, 19th, and 26th November 2025
Second Series: 3 weeks — February 2026 (exact dates TBC)LOCAL TIMES:
SYDNEY / MELBOURNE: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
PERTH: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
SOUTH AFRICA: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
UK: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
ISRAEL: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Details:
📅 6 Weeks (3 in November, 3 in February)
🕯️ Open to all levels - no background necessary
📍 Online via Zoom
👨🏫 Taught by Rabbi Dr. Ari
About our expert educator:
Rabbi Dr. Ari Lobel is currently the head of Hebrew language at Kesser Torah College in Sydney, where he teaches both Classical Hebrew and Jewish studies. He also teaches Classical Hebrew at both Moriah and Masada College. He formerly served as a writer and editor for the Artscroll Talmud, Mishnah and Midrash series, as well as serving as editorial director for the Encyclopedia of Taryag Mitzvot, and director of education for the website Torah.org.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from the words in your siddur, or longed for a richer relationship with the Hebrew language, this course is for you.
We’ll meet you right where you are … and take you from Alef to Amen.
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