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Hebrew Blessings and Prayers

Thursdays November 14 - December 19
5:30pm Pacific Time | 8:30pm Eastern Time
Event Details
Learn core blessings and prayers in transliteration to participate in Jewish life with confidence!

This five-week course is for individuals of all experience levels. Throughout the course, we will learn the most recited Jewish prayers and blessings. The class will be conducted using transliteration, which means the Hebrew text will be presented alongside phonetic pronunciation for ease of learning. The essential prayers and blessings we will cover include the Hanukkah blessings, Shabbat blessings, Aliyot for Torah reading, and core prayers like the Shema and V’ahavta. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation to understand these key prayers and blessings, enabling you to actively participate in Jewish rituals and ceremonies with confidence.

Please Note: Any refunds must be issued before the end of the first week of class. Registration must be processed through a computer (laptop or desktop) only.

This class meets the following Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm PT:

  • November 14
  • November 21
  • NO CLASS – December 28
  • December 5
  • December 12
  • December 19
Cost: $175.00
Instructor: Racheli Morris

Racheli Morris is a dedicated lecturer in Hebrew and Bible Studies at several universities and an accomplished author. She holds a master’s degree in teaching Hebrew as a Second Language from Middlebury College in Vermont, and another master’s degree in education from Bar Ilan University in Israel. With extensive experience teaching Hebrew as a second language in diverse university environments, Racheli brings both expertise and enthusiasm to her academic work.