This 7-session course in the Fall is designed for adults who want to feel more at home both in the Hebrew of the Siddur and in basic Modern Hebrew for conversation and reading. Together we’ll build the tools to approach Hebrew in two living contexts: the language of Jewish prayer and today’s spoken Hebrew.

Karla Suomala earned her PhD from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute on Religion and before moving to the Bay Area, she was a religious studies professor, teaching a wide range of courses in Judaic studies and Hebrew Bible. She has continued this work in community and academic settings, particularly in adult education programs focused on making Jewish tradition accessible to diverse learners. Today, she is also a tech consultant working to bridge the digital divide for older adults and people with disabilities. Karla can’t think of anything more exciting than spending time with Kitchenites studying Jewish texts.

Exclusively for Kitchen members
Included in Kitchen Membership

Taught by Kitchen-ite Karla Suomala, PhD
Mondays, 6:15–7:15 PM
Oct 27; Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1, 8
The Kitchen Office — 2601 Mission Street, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA