Classes at Hillel
Hillel classes are offered because the Jewish faith thrives with live, ongoing study of its texts and traditions. Hillel’s goal is to encourage students to grow and develop Jewishly while enriching their overall education at Boston University. It strives to build on what students already know, no matter what level of Jewish education they bring with them to college. Hillel’s other goal is to teach students about the Jewish world they are entering, so that they may take on leadership roles and responsibility for it.
Spring 2013 Class Schedule
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| Philosophy | ||
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Instructor: Rabbi Michael Beyo | |
| 1st floor Library, Hillel House (213 Bay State Road) | ||
This class will study the theological foundations of Judaism knows as the 13th Principles of Faith written by Rambam (Maimonides) in his Commentary to the Mishna. This class assumes a basic knowledge of Hebrew. |
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| TUESDAYS: | ||
| Israel for Dummies (7 classes) | ||
| 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Instructor: Rabbi Michael Beyo | |
| Student Board Room , Hillel House (213 Bay State Road) | ||
| Meets weekly on Tuesdays starting January 29th | ||
| Weekly class discussing Israel. Free and open to all. Please register with KateLynn at ksp87@bu.edu NO LATER than Wednesday, January 23rd. | ||
| Krav Maga | ||
| 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Instructor: Rabbi Michael Beyo | |
| Dining Hall, Hillel House (213 Bay State Road) | ||
| Krav Maga is a simple, effective self defense system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical techniques, and realistic training scenarios. This series will focus on defense against both armed and unarmed attackers through realistic scenarios. Come learn how to defend yourself! Please register for this class by e-mailing Jen Gutman at jrgutman@bu.edu | ||
| WEDNESDAYS: | ||
| Introduction to Hebrew | ||
| 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Instructor: Aviva Reichgott | |
| 1st floor Lobby, Hillel House (213 Bay State Road) | ||
| Meets weekly (two classes: 6:15pm-7pm and 7pm-8pm) | ||
| Exactly what its title says, this course is intended for people with little to no background in the language and is an interesting and enjoyable foray into reading Hebrew and conducting elementary conversations. Instructor Aviva Reichgott is an Israeli-born mother of several BU alumni and has been a master Hebrew teacher in the Boston area for over 30 years. | ||
| Jewmba | ||
| 5:00pm - 6:45pm | Taught by Zumba-certified Jeremy Lowe | |
| 2nd floor Lounge, Hillel House (213 Bay State Road) | ||
| Meets weekly starting Wednesday, January 23rd | ||
Get your weekly Zumba dance workout with Jeremy - you don't have to be Jewish to Jewmba! Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Cost: TBD |
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| THURSDAYS: | ||
| Coffee and Conversation with Rabbi Beyo | ||
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Instructor: Rabbi Michael Beyo | |
| Hillel House (213 Bay State Road) | ||
Have you ever wanted to ask a Rabbi a question? Do you need advice? How about simply just to chat? One on One with Rabbi Beyo is your time to personally engage and learn about whatever is on your mind, or get to know Rabbi Beyo. Make an appointment or drop in on the rabbi’s 1st floor office for a conversation! |
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| SHABBAT: | ||
| Laws of Kashrut | ||
| Fridays 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Instructor: Rabbi Michael Beyo | |
| Hillel House (213 Bay State Road) | ||
Ever wonder why we do not mix milk and meat? Or what makes an animal Kosher? Come to this class to find out and have all your questions answered! |
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| Customs and Laws of Purim and Pesach | ||
| Saturdays 8:30am - 10:00am | Instructor: Rabbi Michael Beyo | |
| 1st Floor Library, Hillel House (213 Bay State Road) | ||
Do you know the story behind why we dress up on Purim? How about why we must eat maror during the Pesach seder? Learn the history of this season's important Jewish holidays with Rabbi Beyo. |
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| Rabbi's Dvar Torah | ||
| Saturdays during Kiddush | Instructor: Rabbi Michael Beyo | |
| 4th floor chapels, Hillel House (213 Bay State Road) | ||
| Short reflections on Jewish thought and practice. | ||
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