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Advanced Hebrew

with Yehudit Shem-Tov Thursdays, 12 weeks, April 22-July 8 6:30-7:30pm (please note that on 5/20 and 5/27, this class will take place at 6:00pm) $132 for members, $184.80 for non-members Prerequisites: Intermediate Hebrew II, Prayer Hebrew II, or equivalent. Students should be comfortable with reading Hebrew and have intermediate knowledge of Hebrew grammar. Registration is […]

Congregational Conversation: How We Talk about Israel and Palestine

Join us IN PERSON IN OUR SANCTUARY for a congregational conversation on "How we Talk about Israel and Palestine." Registration is required; please see your NVHC email for the registration link. The facts on the ground in the Middle East are intricate and difficult, and they are further complicated by the discourse here in the […]

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Hebrew: Its History, Place, and Use of the Language in Jewish Tradition

In the Jewish tradition, Hebrew, known simply as Lashon-Kodesh (“the Holy Tongue”) was often reserved for sacred study of the Torah and religious texts, synagogue prayers, and reading from the Sefer Torah on Shabbat and holidays. Often, Jews throughout the Diaspora created new Jewish languages (such as Ladino, Yiddish, Judeo-Arabic, and Judeo-Persian). However, from the […]

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Introduction to Judaism

ON ZOOM Do you want to learn about Judaism or increase your Jewish knowledge? Then the Introduction to Judaism class is for you. This course is perfect for interfaith couples, those raising Jewish children, spiritual seekers, individuals considering conversion, and Jews who want a meaningful adult Jewish learning experience. This 18 week course will give […]