Rabbi Nissan Kornfeld of Chabad Mercer Island will offer “Decoding the Talmud,” a new six-session course by the acclaimed Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI), beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 27. The course aims to demystify the intricate world of the Talmud, the monumental classic that has shaped Jewish learning for centuries.

Students will meet its main characters, explore its dynamic history, and engage in authentic Talmudic study. They will learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decipher the text of this 1,500-year-old work and discover how it has survived and thrived, continuing to fill Jewish study halls to this day.

As Dr. Leib Moscovitz, Professor of Talmud at Bar Ilan University, explains, the course addresses a critical need: “The Talmud is a difficult work, one which is extremely different from modern works of the law, yet at the same time, it has exerted a decisive influence on Jewish life and practice throughout the generations.”

Like all JLI programs, this course is designed to appeal to people at all levels of knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship.

Interested students may call 206.851.2324 or visit www.chabadmercerisland.org/JLI for registration and other course-related information.

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