Tricks of the Trope, Taught by Cantor Jaime Shpall

Upcoming Sessions

1. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • 27 Cheshvan 5786

7:00 PM - 8:00 PMConference Room

2. Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • 12 Kislev 5786

7:00 PM - 8:00 PMConference Room

Past Sessions
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • 20 Cheshvan 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Conference Room
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • 13 Cheshvan 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Conference Room
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • 6 Cheshvan 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Conference Room
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • 29 Tishrei 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Conference Room
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • 22 Tishrei 5786 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Conference Room

The melodies we use for chanting our sacred texts is known as Trope or Cantillation. Trope are the little markings found above and below the biblical Hebrew text that readers use to chant the text properly. You can also learn to chant Torah like a pro! Join Cantor Jaime Shpall for this 8-session class.

Participants will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM. Our final session will be held during the Shabbat morning service on a date TBD.

To participate, please register below.

Session Dates:

October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 11
November 18
December 2
Final Date TBD

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Tricks of the Trope, Taught by Cantor Jaime Shpall

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