
Tricks of the Trope, Taught by Cantor Jaime Shpall
Upcoming Sessions
1. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 • 22 Tishrei 5786
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMConference Room2. Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • 29 Tishrei 5786
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMConference Room3. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • 6 Cheshvan 5786
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMConference Room4. Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • 13 Cheshvan 5786
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMConference Room5. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • 20 Cheshvan 5786
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMConference Room6. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • 27 Cheshvan 5786
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMConference Room7. Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • 12 Kislev 5786
10:30 AM - 12:30 PMConference RoomThe 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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