Experience an intentional Torah learning community with other Jews of Color. Study Torah texts in a For Us By Us space and build friendships with Jews of Color in your local community. Coming in March 2025.

RUACH JEW OF COLOR LEARNING COHORT
8 week in-person Torah learning cohort for Jews of Color by Jews of Color
Not an intro to Judaism class
Course designed for JOCs of varying Jewish learning backgrounds and experiences
Build local community and find friends for life
Study with JOC Rabbis
Pluralistic Jewish learning environment
Create new Jewish wisdom through Ammud's culturally sustaining Torah methodology
Curriculum
CLASS 1
WHOLEHEARTED EMBRACE: CULTURALLY SUSTAINING TORAH
Experience Torah like you never have before, as you are introduced to Ammud's culturally sustaining methodology. Dive into getting to know your cohort and dive into the beauty of Torah.
CLASS 2
SACRED WHISPER: EXPLORE JEWISH PRAYER
How can prayer deepen our relationship with ourselves and community? What is the difference between prayer and blessings? How can we find meaning in Jewish prayers and blessings? Something for everyone; from the prayer curious to those who actively pray.
CLASS 3
CELESTIAL RHYTHMS: TORAH OF THE JEWISH CALENDAR
Rediscover how the rhythm of the Jewish year shapes time and connect with the transcendent potential of Jewish holidays in community.
CLASS 4
REST AND DELIGHT: SHABBAT AND TEXT
Study core texts on Shabbat and blend your own perspectives on rest, delight, and remembrance.
CLASS 5
REST AND DELIGHT: SHABBAT AND RITUAL
Take a closer look into the rituals of Shabbat through text study and find ways to connect new rituals back to your life.
CLASS 6
MEANINGMAKING AND GUIDANCE FOR EVERYDAY: LIVING JEWISH VALUES
Uncover core Jewish values that can provide an anchor for everyday life and ideate new ways to thread Jewish values through our everyday lives.
CLASS 7
TURN IT AND TURN IT AGAIN: ELEVATING TORAH STUDY
What sources do you turn to for wisdom and guidance in your life? How can sustained practice in Torah study enhance your life? Learn text study tools as you create Jewish wisdom.
CLASS 8
DIVINE RESILIENCE: SUSTAINING OURSELVES THROUGH TORAH AND COMMUNITY
Reflect on the experience, leave with new friendships, and new ideas on how to fuse Torah study and Jewish ritual into our daily lives through centering your wisdom.

Am I Jew of Color? The term “Jew(s) of Color” is used to build community amongst non-white Jews. It encompasses a wide breadth of cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Some JOCs may be white passing, though are JOCs because of their generational lineage or cultural background. We consider Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews who identify as non-white to be Jews of Color. Learn more →

Launching in March, 2025 / Adar, 5785

MAY COME TO A CITY NEAR YOU!

Boston

Rav Tiferet Berenbaum

New York City

Rabbi Heather Miller

Denver & Boulder

Rabbi Bobbie Rosenberg