This 5-session course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Yiddish. We will start by learning the alef-beys (Yiddish alphabet) and basic pronunciation. By the end of the course, students will be able to read the letters, introduce themselves, use common greetings, and understand basic vocabulary for everyday situations. Each session will conclude […]

This course is designed for students who wish to improve their conversational skills. Each session will focus on dialogues and discussions in Yiddish, to help students improve their fluency. Students will expand their vocabulary with new phrases and expressions, fine-tune their pronunciation, and gain confidence using Yiddish in diverse situations. Topics will include interests and […]

When we think of war, mass atrocities, and crimes against humanity, we often think of governments, rebel groups, victims, and military groups. Too often we forget the role corporations play in making those atrocities happen. In the kick-off to the 2025 North County Lecture Series with Dr. Sarah Federman, we follow the story of the […]

Over the course of three sessions, Rabbi George Wielichowski will guide us through an exploration of ancient Jewish ideas, how disembodied intelligences have played a major role in our wisdom literature, and ethics of AI creation. We'll discuss roles, agency, and authority of new intelligences, and gain hands-on experience with AI models. Together, we'll build […]

Basic Judaism II: What We BelieveLed by Rabbi David KornbergTuesdays | 6:30 pm(January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2025)No charge - Compliments of Congregation Beth AmLocation: Zoom Classroom (link and password given when you register) Following on the theme of Back to Basics, this series of classes offers […]