About the Bet Midrash

Dates & Time: Tuesdays, June 14–July 19 | 8:00-10:00 PM ET | 7:00-10:00 PM CT | 5:00-7:00 PM PT

Teacher: Laynie Soloman

Zoom Link: Access shiur here! (Meeting ID: 830 5663 2413)

Welcome!

Welcome to Queer Talmud for Beginner’s Mind. We’re so thrilled to be learning with you in the coming weeks. This weekly Bet Midrash is specifically designed for folks who are new(er) to SVARA’s approach to Talmud study and want to learn in a queer-normative space! The learning is rigorous, yet the bet midrash environment is warm and supportive. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their real-life experiences to bear on the text and to share openly in a space that models queer culture and radical inclusion.

There is a required orientation for new SVARA-niks on Thursday, June 9th @ 8:00–10:00 PM ET | 7:00–9:00 PM CT | 5:00–7:00 PM PT. New SVARA-nik Orientation will be held at this second Zoom Link (Meeting ID: 833 7550 7327). Folks who have attended Mishnah Collective but have not participated in a SVARA bet midrash program should plan to join us for this orientation. This conversation will introduce community norms and Rabbi Benay Lappe’s CRASH Talk as a framework for the Talmud study we engage in at SVARA.

If at any point you’re feeling lost or could use an extra boost, reach out to Laynie 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

This portal should have all of the goodies you need as we navigate our online learning together! Use the menu on the left to help you find what you’re looking for: our weekly text breakdown, important links, etc! We’ll add more content as we get closer to our start date.