Adult Ed: Torah Trope 2023-24

Testimonials

In Pirke Avot, Sayings of our Fathers, one of the main bits of wisdom offered is “Find a teacher, make a friend.” I joined the Torah Trope class hoping to learn how to chant from the Torah. What I found was a wonderful, patient instructor, who guided class members through various sentences, taught us some of the nuances of chanting, and prepared us to read on Shavuot. For me, learning languages​​​ ​​and associated pronunciations is often hard, but this was a safe space to make mistakes and to learn without pressure. If you have an interest in chanting from the Torah this is the class to take - Gary Spivack

Rachel is an excellent teacher and coach for Torah trope reading. The class goes through the different tropes and has practical examples which make learning easier. As long as you put in the work (10 minutes of practice a few times a week), you will read Torah! -Bill Lepler​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Rachel Freed is a fantastic teacher -- patient, knowledgeable and she has a beautiful voice! I had chanted Torah and Haftarah as a Bat Mitzvah, but had never learned the trope. Now I can apply these skills to reading any portion. I really enjoyed the class and community that was created. Thank you! - Vanya Green Assuied