Education

Edinburgh Hebrew Congregation provides a range of adult educational activities for all ages and abilities, open to members and non-members alike.

Tanach study:  Wednesdays 12.15-1.15pm

We have been studying texts in Hebrew from the Prophets (Neviim) : Jeremiah and  Ezekiel . We have just started the Holy Writings (Ketuvim) : Kohelet (Ecclesiastes)  and  Mishle (Proverbs). 

Shabbat Parasha discussion group.

Join members of the community for a discussion on the week’s Parasha after the Shabbat service. This is followed by a light lunch.

Talmud Learning: Wednesday 7pm.

Chevruta style learning.  Studying at present -  Masechet Meguila.

Additional learning opportunities

They occur throughout the year e.g. Seuda Shlishit  at some Shabbat afternoons  and Tikkun Leil on Shavuot.

Shul  Choir

For many years the EHC  Shul choir has been enhancing  religious services.  We welcome  members who are enthusiastic in singing  religious songs for  services such as Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur  and special events  (annual Civic Service, Jewish weddings..).

Modern Hebrew classes.

Conversation and text based on “Hebrew at your ease” by Eliezer Tirkel

Advanced Sundays 11.30-12.30 pm

Beginners Sundays 12.30-1.30 pm

Hebrew singing group

The group has a repertoire of secular songs based on Israeli poets (Naomi Shemer,  Hannah Szenes and Rachel Blewstein),  religious songs from Friday night liturgy and Jewish wedding songs.

Wednesdays 8-9.30pm

Table tennis.

Practice and teaching sessions on  Monday or Thursday  evenings ,  8-10pm. Open to all.