QueerCore Talmud

with Jhos Singer & Julie Batz
5 Sundays: Nov 15, 22, 29 and Dec 6, 13 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $132
Register by November 11!
Presented by JCCSF, cosponsored by Chochmat HaLev

QueerCore Talmud is a new-style of old-school Jewish learning – rigorous and radical, traditional and transformative, empowering and engaging. We learn in traditional havruta/learning pairs to explore ancient Jewish wisdom texts in their original languages (Hebrew and Aramaic). Our Beit Midrash/study space – an exciting, participatory and queer normative learning community – is inclusive and welcoming. If you long to have a deep and meaningful relationship with Talmud, this is your Beit Midrash. QueerCore Talmud engages your mind, heart and spirit. These classes will take place on Zoom. Digital materials will be provided through the course.

Things to Know!

• Attendance is expected for all five class sessions. No drop ins.
• Those new to the program must attend orientation on Saturday, November 14 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm PST.
• You must be able to sound out words written in Hebrew with vowels (in both printed and cursive letters). With or without comprehension. Slow is fine!

Need to brush up on your Hebrew? The JCCSF offers Hebrew Online Classes that will get you up and running!

Jhos Singer (he/him)  holds an MA in Jewish Studies from the Graduate Theological Union and is a member of the SVARA teaching fellowship. He is a dynamic, fun and passionate teacher. 

Julie Batz (she/her) is a well-known and beloved Bay Area Jewish Educator. Julie has served as a service leader/cantor for the Coastside Jewish Community, Chochmat Halev, and Congregation Netivot Shalom. She is a member of the SVARA teaching fellowship. She is a warm, encouraging, and effective teacher. 

Looking for financial aid? We have scholarships available! Contact Darl Packard at apackard@jccsf.org.