Talmud You Should Know: The Art of Blessing
Description
What are the pieces of Talmud that everyone should know? When Brandeis Professor Jon Levisohn posed that question to leading rabbis and scholars, they came back with a list of 66 sugyot (Talmudic passages) that capture the brilliance, strangeness, humor, arguments, and big questions of the Talmud.
Join Lehrhaus co-founder Rabbi Charlie Schwartz as he attempts to teach his way through all 66, one passage at a time. Along the way, we'll encounter everything from profound ethical dilemmas to bizarre rabbinic debates, ancient legal puzzles, and stories that are still surprisingly relevant today.
Will we make it through all 66? Eventually. Will we have fun along the way? Absolutely.
This week's passage: The Art of Blessing (Berachot 35a)
No Talmud experience necessary. All backgrounds welcome. Come for one class or all 66!
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Rabbi Charlie Schwartz is the director and co-founder of Lehrhaus.
FAQs
- Who are these classes for?
Our classes are for everyone—whether you’re brand new to the topic or have been engaging with it for years, we encourage participation from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. Unless otherwise noted, no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Not sure if a class is for you? Email us at Learning@Lehr.haus!
- Why are there tickets at different prices?
Our tickets utilize a Pay-What-You-Can model so attendees can pay a range of prices based on what they are able to pay to allow for greater accessibility. Please select the price point that feels right for you.
- Can I eat during class?
While we do not serve food in the study, you are welcome to order and enjoy drinks during class and join us for a meal before or after class. We highly recommend making a reservation if you know you'll be dining with us. Visit www.lehr.haus/reservation to check availability and book a table.
- Getting to Lehrhaus?
Street parking is readily available on Washington Street or Beacon Street (Map). The meters all take quarters or can be paid through the ParkBoston or ParkMobile apps. The closest T stops are Union Square (Green Line D & E, 0.8 mile walk, or #109 bus) and Harvard Square (Red Line, 0.8 mile walk, or the #109 bus). There is a bus stop just out front, on Washington (#83 and #109).
Learn More with Lehrhaus
We've now introduced a new way to learn at Lehrhaus, our Learning+ membership. It's designed to make learning a regular part of your routine.
Lehrhaus Learning+ members join a community built around big ideas, great conversations, and delicious meals. For $36/month, you get:
Two free class tickets every month
Unlimited 1:1 learning sessions with our educators
Member-only social events
Pre-sale access to special events
$25 Tavern gift card
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