Wednesday, May 13
9:30 AM EDT - 10:30 AM EDT
Virtual Event
Cost: $275
20-session virtual series: Wednesdays at 9:30 AM, Oct. 22, 2025 – May 13, 2026
The Gefsky Community Scholar position is endowed by the H. Arnold and Adrien B. Gefsky Endowment Fund of the Federation’s Jewish Community Foundation.
NOTE: There are no sessions on November 5, 25, December 10, 24, 31, February 4, 11, 18, April 1, or 8.
Every educated Jew needs to encounter the Talmud directly. That’s what this course is all about. Join Gefsky Community Scholar Rabbi Danny Schiff as he teaches the “Top 40” Talmud texts that every Jew should have in their toolkit.
Classes are generously supported by the Elaine Belle Krasik Fund for Adult Education.
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