Neuroqueer Talmud | A New Way to Learn - Coming in March 2025
Neuroqueer Talmud | A New Way to Learn
I’m thrilled to invite you to a unique, 7-week educational experience in an authentically Jewish and authentically radical virtual Beit Midrash (house of study). This learning experience is designed to make Talmud study accessible, meaningful, and transformative for everyone - especially those who have felt excluded from traditional Jewish learning spaces.
What is this radical Jewish educational experience all about?
At its heart, this is about reclaiming the Talmud as a dynamic and evolving conversation that belongs to all of us. Rooted in the radical SVARA Method of Talmud study and framed through queer, neurodivergent, and disability-affirming lenses, this experience invites you to not only study Talmud but to make it your own.
We’ll explore texts slowly and deliberately, moving beyond rote study to embodying the Talmud. Through this method, participants build a relationship with the text that feels personal, transformative, and deeply connected to the radical possibilities within Jewish tradition.
What makes our Beit Midrash different?
Radical Pedagogy
This is not school. This is not a lecture. This is not a one-way podcast. This is a shared space of learning where we are all equal.
We reject the rigid hierarchies of traditional classrooms, creating instead a space where learning is collaborative, exploratory, and deeply human. In our Beit Midrash, every voice is valued, every perspective is celebrated, and no question is too small or too big.
Participants engage through chevruta (paired study) and shiur (lecture) in ways that build empathy, challenge assumptions, and inspire new ways of thinking.
Neuroqueer Lens
This isn’t just about reading the Talmud differently - it’s about neuroqueering how we study and learn.
We approach the text through queer, neurodivergent, and disability-affirming perspectives, uncovering layers of meaning that challenge traditional interpretations.
You’ll gain insights into Jewish tradition while discovering new ways to view your own identity and the world.
Authentic Accessibility
This experience is designed to meet the needs of all learners.
Dyslexia-friendly materials, captions for all sessions, and multilingual support are standard.
Chevruta pairs are tailored to your language preferences and communication styles.
You’re encouraged to engage in ways that honor your body and mind - whether that means stimming, resting, taking breaks, or moving while you learn.
Embodied Learning
We move slowly through the text, creating space for you to internalize and embody its teachings. This isn’t about finishing the page; it’s about forming a relationship with the Talmud that’s rooted in presence, curiosity, and connection.
Reclaiming Jewish Tradition
This Beit Midrash explicitly disrupts the exclusionary norms of traditional Talmud study, reclaiming it as a practice for queer, neurodivergent, disabled, and other marginalized voices.
By the end of these seven weeks, you’ll not only have the tools to decipher a page of Talmud but a new understanding of how Jewish texts and tradition can transform your life and your community.
Who is this for?
Whether you’ve never opened a page of Talmud or have years of experience, this experience is for you.
If you’re queer, neurodivergent, disabled, or someone who values radical inclusivity, this space was built with you in mind.
Even if you don’t identify with these perspectives, learning through these lenses will offer fresh insights into Jewish tradition and the world.
Tuition and Access
I’m committed to ensuring this Beit Midrash is accessible to all. If full tuition is a challenge, use the code HEZI-HEZI for 50% off.
To learn more about accessibility, please review our Community Guidelines.
Join Us
This is more than an educational experience - it’s a chance to immerse yourself in a living, breathing tradition that has space for your voice, your questions, and your perspective.
