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Room613 Community membership is FREE and allows you to take advantage of all of the networking and communications tools on this site. Become an Unlimited Learning member to take advantage of our complete Jewish Studies program. All members can sign up individually for any classes they like, on an à la carte basis. As a member, you will also be added to our e-mail list to receive occasional news from Room613. (You can opt out at any time.) Every day, students from around the world come together in our virtual classroom to learn... • Chumash • Weekly Parsha • Mishna • Halacha • Rambam • Navi • Insights into Shabbat • Insights into Prayer • Hebrew Grammar • and much more! Your children can join us starting today! Come to one class, some classes, or all classes. Try a free sample class and get a taste of what we have to offer. Don't miss another day of learning!
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 Schedule of Classes, 2011-2012 Click to see calendar view of all classes Click for an age-by-age guide to all Room613 classes Click for complete information about tuition and course fees
If you are an Unlimited Learning member, there is no limit to the number of people in your household who can take classes or the number of classes they may attend from the main schedule. This is an amazing opportunity for everyone to learn a wide variety of Jewish subjects at a very low cost. Unlimited Learning and Room613 Community members can also add subjects of interest to their learning plan by choosing electives and supplementary classes. Many new classes are offered for the 2011-2012 year! See below for complete descriptions. If you still don't see what you are looking for, please click here to request a class that meets your needs. If your suggestion would be of interest to others as well, we will consider adding it to the main schedule or as a supplementary class. Also, if we hear requests from enough members for an additional (higher) level of a particular subject, we will try to make that available. Otherwise, a private class can be arranged (reduced rates for Unlimited Learning members). All times are Eastern Time, except where otherwise noted. * Classes with Rabbi Yosef Resnick * NOTE: All of Rabbi Resnick's classes are on the main schedule and are included in the Unlimited Learning membership EXCEPT those marked "elective." Mondays 9:30 - 9:45 Davening Circle (*free and open to all member levels) 10:00 - 10:30 Jewish Thought: Hanhagos Tzadikim (Customs of the Righteous) Afternoon 1:00 - 1:30 Mishna (mesechta Sukkah) Tuesdays 9:30 - 9:45 Davening Circle 10:00 - 10:30 Jewish Thought: Hanhagos Tzadikim Afternoon Wednesdays Morning 9:30 - 9:45 Davening Circle 10:00 - 10:30 Jewish Thought: Hanhagos Tzadikim Afternoon 1:00 - 1:30 Biur Tefillah: Insights into the Siddur & Prayer 3:15 - 3:45 Elective "The Thinking Jewish Teenager's Guide to Life" (for teen boys, this class not currently being held) Thursdays Morning 9:30 - 9:45 Davening Circle 10:00 - 10:30 Jewish Thought: Hanhagos Tzadikim Afternoon 1:00 - 1:30 Sefer haChinuch: Insights into the Mitzvot Based on the Weekly Parsha 3:15 - 3:45 Elective Boys Ages 7-9: Kriah, Stories, Parsha & More! (this class not currently being held) Fridays & Sundays Private classes & tutoring (please contact me to arrange private sessions) Supplementary Classes The classes below are not part of the main schedule (i.e., they are not included in the Unlimited Learning membership fee) and are paid for individually, by the month. Please sign up by choosing each class in the Room613 Shop. Note that when you pay for your classes, you will only be charged for the first month. After that, you'll be charged each month automatically until the end of the school year. (You can cancel any time if needed.) * Jewish History with Dr. Nicole Brackman * Jewish History I (Davidic Period - Destruction of the First Temple) When you read and learn Tanach, do you have a sense of the historical and social background against which the events took place? Do you know which famous people from history lived at the time of King David, King Shlomo, or the later prophets? Which Jewish figures might have had conversations with the great philosophers Aristotle or Plato? What was happening in world history while the events of early Jewish history were unfolding? Our textual tradition is full of history, and history is full of our tradition—but many people never learn how Torah, Jewish history, and general world history connect. In this class we will go outside the Biblical narrative and examine Jewish history from the 'outside in.' For example, King David's amazing achievement was not only to build a unified Jewish nation in the Land of Israel—it was also to make Israel a key player in the Middle East. Join us as we travel the bumpy road of history from King David's time, through the destruction of the First Temple (586 CE) and the Babylonian Exile, the reigns of Greece and Persia (and the building of the Second Temple), through the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. You will never read the Tanach the same way again! Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 - 1:30 PM Modern Zionist & Israeli History The modern State of Israel declared its independence in 1948, but that wasn't the beginning of the story. To understand how we got to that point, we have to go back to the 19th century and the incredible intersection of ideology, world events, and the history-making actions of some very creative and dynamic people. The Jewish people's yearning and love for Eretz Yisrael is, of course, thousands of years old. But the story of modern Zionism—how it came to be, how people started to know about and act on it, and who dreamed of it—began in Europe less than two hundred years ago. In this course we will delve into the ideologies of both secular and religious Zionism; seek to understand the role of Zionism and nationalism in the context of world events of the 19th and 20th centuries; and trace the seeds, planting, growth, and finally, the independence and maturation of the State of Israel. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00 - 2:30 PM Bio: Nicole Brackman, Ph.D., is a political scientist who specializes in Israeli and Middle East politics. Dr. Brackman is an experienced teacher of all ages, from grades six through graduate school. * Money Management for Children and Parents: Instructor: Mr. Konstantin Litovsky Parents often say that one of the biggest reasons they don’t talk to their children about money and family finances...is because they simply don’t know how to talk to them about it! This introductory class for children and their parents will teach basic principles of money management, drawing on lessons from the Torah and Talmud. The class will facilitate parents and children working together on joint, hands-on, and practical real-life projects, to help teach children how to manage money. Tuesdays, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Frequency: once a week for four weeks (start date to be determined) Bio: * Test Your Best on the SAT * Complete Preparation for the May or June 2012 SAT Instructor: Yael Resnick This four-month course will give your child the skills, the strategies, and most importantly, the confidence, to do his or her personal best on the SAT. Students who take this class will be thoroughly prepared for the test, surpass their own expectations, and have a great time in the process. I trained with the Princeton Review over 20 years ago and taught for them for years. I have also taught high school math and English in local schools for many years. I've stayed up to date on all the new changes to the test and have been teaching my own SAT preparation class locally for the past decade. I'm excited to be bringing this popular, highly effective course to the virtual classroom. I enjoy teaching students how to conquer the SAT, and we always have fun! Students should bring to the first class a notebook, a pencil, a calculator (simple is fine), and their sense of humor. Why take SAT prep with Room613? • taught by proven instructor with over 20 years experience teaching the SAT • covers all aspects of the math & verbal sections, including essay writings • individualized attention for students at any ability level • powerful test-taking strategies • relaxed and supportive environment • affordable group class and optional supplementary private tutoring for extra practice • unlimited extra help from the instructor by e-mail any time Cost: $400 for the complete course of 16 group classes (1 hour each) plus $20 per half-hour private class for individualized practice (optional). (Day & time and start date to be arranged with participants. Please let us know if you are interested in this course.) * Classes with Morah Miriam Shapiro * Teen Girls' Discussion (ages 12 and up) This class is a discussion forum for girls 12 and up. This popular,extremely interactive class discusses topics such as a Jewish girl’s role in today’s fast-paced world, Jewish women of note, the weekly parsha, and current events—all from a Torah perspective. Early Childhood Creative Learning (ages 2-5) In this class, students study the weekly parshah with visual storyboards, puppets,and interactive play-acting. We also learn about the cycle of the Jewish year, using art,song, fingerplay and more! Students are introduced to the Alef-Bet through stories,characterization and age-appropriate mnemonics. This class is as close as you can get to a traditional “preschool circle-time” without leaving your home! Hands-on History (age 9 & up) This class, a continuation of last year’s Jewish History class, is an interactive history class beginning with the Talmud’s Acharonim. Students in this class learn about each chosen period in Jewish history through their own personal research and presentations coupled with the teacher’s lesson. Students will participate in virtual role-play and dialogues, create and teach their own lessons, and gain a concrete sense of the role of the Jewish people in our changing world. Stories for Your Shabbat Table (age 7 & up) Fridays, 10:00-10:30 AM start date to be announced Each week, we'll learn a few stories that give insight into the actions, words, and thoughts of Jewish personalities such as the Ba’al Shem Tov and other historical Jewish figures. Each story will be supplemented by pictures and text. We'll also learn a brief dvar Torah, so students will have stories and insights to share on Shabbos. Bio: Miriam Shapiro has worked with children and teens in different capacities and educational venues since her high school years, in everything from the theater to summer camp to traditional and online education. She draws on her years of experience in the arts and education to create a stimulating, imaginative, and multi-sensory learning environment for her students. She was educated at University of California, Irvine, Brooklyn College, and Machon Chana Women’s Yeshiva. Miriam resides with her family in Los Angeles, California. * Classes with Morah Elana Horwitz * All classes at 1:30 EST (will change to 2:30 with daylight savings time) Sunday: Jewish Storytime and Discussion (ages 3-6) Jewish stories and discussion, for children ages 3-7. We read age-appropriate stories and discuss them, to bring out important and meaningful themes and lessons. (*Parents may attend along with their child to help their child speak or type comments and responses, use the drawing tools, etc.) Monday: Hebrew conversation/Ivrit (any age child) Join us as we learn to understand, write, and speak basic Hebrew! Tuesday: Great Jewish Women Engage in lively study and discussion of Jewish female role models, some well-known, some not-so-well-known, from both the past and present. Wednesday: Aleph-Bet/Beginning Reading and Writing (any age child) Learn the Hebrew alphabet in a fun and systematic way, progressing through the letters and vowels and gradually putting them together to read! Bio: The schedule is subject to change. If you have suggestions or requests, please let us know. Please make sure to arrive at class on time! Teachers will generally "hang around" the classroom for 5 to 10 minutes beginning at the starting time of each class. If nobody (or just one person) shows up, the class will not be held. If you want to take a class but must be late, please inform us so we can try to accommodate you. |
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