The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Gemara: Part I

A beginner’s guide to learning Gemara, basic Aramaic words and terms, Talmud personalities and more

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Skill Level

Basic/ Intermediate

Lessons

4

How will it work?

Jumpstart your Gemara journey in this three-part series for women. Rabbanit Leah Sarna will guide us through the basics as we take our first steps in understanding the Talmud.

How did the Gemara come to be?
Understand the structure of the Gemara
Learn basic words and terms
Meet common personalities
Tips and tricks for the new Gemara student

Who is this course for?

Women of all ages
No Talmud background required
Open to men and women

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Rabbanit Leah Sarna

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