SVARA: A Traditionally Radical Yeshiva
About the Bet Midrash
Dates & Time: Wednesday, June 15–July 20 | 2:00-4:00 PM ET | 1:00-3:00 PM CT | 11:00-1:00 PM PT
Teacher: R’ Becky Silverstein
Zoom Link: Access shiur here! (Meeting ID: 893 3119 9896)
About the text: Dig into a sugya that—on the surface—deals with questions of wealth (re)distribution, justice, and giving tzedakah (just giving). We’ll structurally explore the nature of rabbinic logic and interpretation, and address core concepts related to kra-proofs and svara throughout our shiur.
Welcome!
Welcome to the Bet Midrash! We’re so thrilled to be learning with you in the coming weeks. We’ve designed this Bet Midrash as an opportunity for learners of all levels & experiences to explore Talmud or develop their learning skills in a rigorous and joyful queer-normative community as we learn to become players in, with, and through the tradition.
If you’re new to learning with SVARA, please plan to attend the following:
- New SVARA-nik Orientation: This conversation will introduce you to SVARA and Rabbi Benay Lappe’s CRASH Talk as a framework for the Talmud study we engage in at SVARA. Join us Thursday, June 9th @ 8:00–10:00 PM ET | 7:00–9:00 PM CT | 5:00–7:00 PM PT. Zoom Link (Meeting ID: 833 7550 7327)
- How to Learn Talmud SVARA-Style: This introduction will be held 45 minutes before the first shiur of this bet midrash to explore how we learn Talmud in the SVARA method. Join us Wednesday, June 15 @ 1:15 PM ET | 12:15 PM CT | 10:15 AM PT at the same Zoom Link as shiur (Meeting ID: 893 3119 9896)
If at any point you’re feeling lost or could use an extra boost, reach out to Becky or a fairy. You can also grab time in Fairy Hours where our team is available to connect one-on-one & offer support for your learning or whatever’s on your mind.
Using this Portal
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