The Accidental Murderer: Basic Gemara Tools

A four-session course with Rabbanit Michelle Farber.

In this course, we will review different themes in the second chapter of Masechet Makkot as we delve into sugiyot and build our Talmud learning toolbox, step by step. Whether you are a veteran or a beginner in the world of Talmud study, the course is a great opportunity to delve deeper into fascinating issues.

This course is a collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha.

Taught by:

Skill Level

Basic/ Intermediate

Lessons

5

How will it work?

Who should take this course?

Women looking to improve their skills to learn Talmud independently.

Appropriate also for beginners.

Appropriate for those who learned our Seder Night Sugiyot or Tikun Olam courses, however, it is NOT a requirement for this course.

This online digital course is accessible to both men and women

What will the course look like?

We will learn a selected text in each class, identify recurring themes and terms in Talmudic texts, and discuss the development of rabbinic discussions. All Sugiyot will be taken from the second chapter of tractate Makkot.

Each lesson combines independent study with provided materials as well as video class.

Course list

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Lessons

Who Can go to a City of Refuge? – Lesson 1

The Way to the Refuge City – Lesson 2

The Death of the Kohen Gadol – Lesson 3

The Redeeming Relative – Lesson 4

Unsectioned Lessons

Introduction

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Rabbanit Michelle Farber

Hadran learners share

This course was FABULOUS! She’s such a wonderful, engaging teacher (Rabbanit Leah Sarna).

Caroline B.A.

The Gemara class has been such a meaningful experience. I know we’re all learning for different reasons, and for me it’s a wonderful review—filling in gaps, helping me organize concepts, and shining light on areas I hadn’t understood before… The journey simply wouldn’t be the same without you. Heartfelt thanks, as always, for your hard work and dedication.

Elisheva G.

I don’t know how my Gemara knowledge compares to others’, but – my experience today was on the one hand of hearing things I already know for the most part, BUT at the same time listening intently to take in all the new things (to me) that Rabbanit Leah was teaching as she expanded on the principles… I am excited to go look up various things I made notes about… 🙂 Very excited for next course and thanks to Rabbanit Michelle, Rabbanit Leah, Maggie, and Mimi!!!

Sarah S