A Jewish midrash says that the Torah is written with “black fire on white fire.” The “black fire” refers to the letters of the Torah scroll, each of which must be completely surrounded by white ...

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When Muriel Zollman decided to study beginning Hebrew with Rabbi Sally Olins at Temple B’nai Hayim in Sherman Oaks a couple of years ago, it was only so she could follow the prayers during services ...

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The Brandeis Hebrew Program offers two engaging asynchronous Hebrew courses every summer, designed to fit your schedule—wherever you are in the world. The courses are taught by excellent, experienced ...