Torah Trope 101:
Learn to Chant the Torah
5 Wednesdays from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ET
Nov. 12 - Dec. 17
No class the night before Thanksgiving.
Start the Jewish New Year off by learning how to properly chant the Torah!
Torah cantillation is an ancient system for reading and chanting from the Torah. It imbues the text with intent and meaning, and it beautifies the experience for listeners.
Whether you are planning to read Torah at a child or grandchild’s bar/bat mitzvah, want to become a Torah reader in your community or are simply curious about cantillation, this course will introduce you to:
- Basic concepts behind chanting Torah
- How the system of cantillation functions
- And guidance for learning a Torah reading
Students should know the Hebrew alphabet and be able to read some Hebrew, but fluency is not required.
Purchases of this course are non-refundable.
About Your Teacher
Risa Ferdman has been a Jewish educator and school administrator for over 35 years, working in preschools, Jewish day school, after school programs, adult education and b’nai mitzvah preparation. She currently serves as Judaic Specialist at the Early Childhood Program of Shalom Austin in Texas.
Textbook
Your teacher will provide a few necessary pages from this textbook, but if you'd like to purchase it for a richer study experience, you can get it here.
It is not included in the course purchase price.
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