Leana Jelen Tapnack
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 PM (ET)
April 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24

Offered In-Person

Introduction to Hebrew Calligraphy

Sofrim — Jewish ritual scribes, are the men and women who painstakingly draw each letter of the Torah and prepare the parchments inserted in tefillin or mezuzot. They belong to one of the most honored professions in Jewish tradition. How are they trained? What materials do they use in their ritual calligraphy? How do they form each letter? And how do they correct their mistakes?

In this hands-on course, students will learn how to form letters and words according to the Ashkenazi Beit Yosef tradition and explore texts and practical considerations of encountering Safrut (the ritual writing penned by a Sofer) in personal and congregational life.

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REFUND POLICY

For classes that meet 6 weeks or longer, a full refund may be requested after the first class meeting. After the second class, a CREDIT of 75% will be given that may be used toward any course and is good for one year. No credit will be given after the third class. Tuition cannot be pro-rated if you cannot attend all class sessions.

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