# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mini Limmud Series Kick-Off - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: LimmudBoston at Center Makor presents MINI LIMMUD SERIES KICK-OFF Wednesday, June 24, from 7:00-9:00 pm Congregation Kehillath Israel 384 Harvard St., Brookline Tickets & info – https://www.centermakor.org/event/mini-limmud-series-kicks-off/ __________ After undergoing a full and thorough legal process, we are pleased to announce that LimmudBoston has successfully merged with Center Makor, with Center Makor as the surviving entity. According to the merger agreement, Center Makor will host three Mini-Limmuds each year. Soon, we will experience the first Mini-Limmud, designed as a “recharge your Jewish batteries” opportunity. __________ MINI LIMMUD SERIES KICK-OFF ON JUNE 24 Professor Joshua Jacobson and Rabbi Naomi Gurt Lind present a Mini Limmud that explores “Shema: What we hear when we walk into a synagogue.” Wednesday, June 24, from 7:00-9:00 pm at KI in Brookline Josh and Naomi will present a session on synagogue music, which will include historical teaching, reflective discussion, listening, and singing. Everyone is requested to sign up in advance. There is a $10 nominal registration fee for both in-person and online attendance. Tickets & info – https://www.centermakor.org/event/mini-limmud-series-kicks-off/ __________ ABOUT THE SESSION LEADERS: Joshua R. Jacobson is founder and director of the Zamir Chorale of Boston and served for 45 years as Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Northeastern University, and for 33 years as Visiting Professor and Senior Consultant in the School of Jewish Music at Hebrew College. He has guest lectured and taught workshops for schools, synagogues, festivals, and conventions throughout North America and in Germany, Australia, and Israel. He is the author of Chanting the Hebrew Bible, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, as well as dozens of articles and over 100 published compositions, editions, and arrangements. Dr. Jacobson is the recipient of the Benjamin Shevach Award for Distinguished Achievement in Jewish Educational Leadership and an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Hebrew College, and he holds degrees in Music from Harvard College, the New England Conservatory, and the University of Cincinnati. Naomi Gurt Lind (she/her) is the rabbi of Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester. She is a soulful davener, a gifted educator, and a comforting pastoral presence. Her courses through Open Circle Jewish Learning (now TAMID) at Hebrew College, Brookline Community Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, and Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore have gained a devoted following. In recent years, Naomi has taken her classroom outdoors and all over town with Backyard Mishnah Study. Also a performer, she sang for thirteen seasons with the Zamir Chorale of Boston (under the inspiring direction of Josh Jacobson) and has participated in several local Sermon Slams. In her free time, Naomi reads, writes divrei Torah on her blog Jewish Themes – https://jewishthemes.com/ , solves crossword puzzles (in pencil!), and bakes a legendary challah. She and her husband Bill are the parents of two exquisite sons, Akiva and Gideon. __________ Friends, We invite you to volunteer in Limmud activities! If you’d like to be part of future Limmud activities — please, join us by filling out this form — https://forms.gle/4tX5c3AuHhJg8gQx8 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/mini-limmud-series-kick-off/200030223116902 - **Event Categories**: performances, Festivals, Workshops, Art, literary-art, Entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Brookline - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02446 - **lat**: 42.34441 - **long**: -71.12608 - **full address**: 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02446 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mini Limmud Series Kick-Off - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5aa4490d6c2dd8dac39c56a0cad684535622944332677e24f6172e0b77828ac1-rimg-w1200-h670-dcebdca5-gmir?v=1781912826 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mini Limmud Series Kick-Off being held? - **A:** Mini Limmud Series Kick-Off takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02446. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mini Limmud Series Kick-Off? - **A:** Mini Limmud Series Kick-Off is organized by Center Makor. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mini Limmud Series Kick-Off is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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