Hebrew Marathon (Fall 2025)

Past Sessions
Monday, September 8, 2025 • 15 Elul 5785 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Schlanger Chapel
Sunday, September 7, 2025 • 14 Elul 5785 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Schlanger Chapel

Has it been a minute since you were in Hebrew School? Are you flirting with
the idea of joining an Adult B’nai Mitzvah class? Would you like to be able to
follow the prayers in the prayerbook without using transliteration?
Get started with the Hebrew Marathon! In less than 8 hours, you will learn:

• All the Hebrew letters and vowels,
• Basic rules of reading so that you can begin to decipher Hebrew words,
• And 180 common Hebrew words.

Taught by Marjorie Hochberg, Cantorial Soloist Emerita, the Marathon is a
lively and enjoyable class designed for complete beginners. It’s also a useful
refresher for those whose Hebrew reading skills are out of practice. And it’s
the place to start for all Hebrew classes.

Instructor Bio

Marjorie Hochberg is the Cantorial Soloist Emerita at Kol Ami.

Marjorie was the Cantorial Soloist at Temple Emanu-El/Kol Ami for over 30
years. In that role she officiated at Shabbat and festival services, helped to
direct and support adult and youth choirs at Temple Emanu-El, and took part
in many concerts, Purim Spiels, and special events. She also prepared many
B’nai Mitzvah students and continues to teach a variety of Adult Education
classes on Hebrew language and Judaics.

Marjorie is married to Dr. Judy Shepard Gomez, lives in Tucson, AZ, and
enjoys travel, and loves spending time with their 10 grandchildren.

Pricing

Members: $60 per person

Pillars: $0 per person - benefit of Pillar level

Friend of Kol Ami (Non-Member): $80 per person

Members

Make sure you are logged into your account to register at the reduced member price. Contact the office at kolami@katucson.org or (520) 327-4501 if you need any help registering.

Mode of Instruction

This course will be offered in person only.

Registration Deadline

The deadline to register for the class is Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM.