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“Thrilling, creative, accessible, queer. Would you believe us if we told you we were describing the Talmud, the foundational work of rabbinic Judaism?”

– Julie Batz and Noah Westreich, SVARA Teaching Fellows

For two decades SVARA has offered immersive, joyful, and radical learning that centers queer and trans folks.

No matter who you are or how you identify, we invite you to dive into our offerings.

SVARA 101

Explore who we teach, what we learn, and how we learn it

Fall 2024

Dive into a rad trad spectacular this season at SVARA!

SVARA 101

No matter where you are in your learning journey, we want you to feel at home at SVARA.

Scroll through the sidebar to identify the starting point that most resonates with you. We’ll help you find a good place to dive in.

I’m new!

We’re so glad you’re here! All learning at SVARA starts with the CRASH Talk. You’re also invited to check out these “I’m new” resources:

I want to find community.

One of the best ways to build community at SVARA is by attending our daily 30-minute learning space Mishnah Collective. We also offer a collection of affinity spaces with spiritual frameworks and recurring community events. Check out the Trans Halakha Project, the Disability Justice Torah Circle, and the Communal Loss Adaptation Project.

I want to go deeper with my Talmud practice.

We can relate! Nurture an independent Talmud practice, or consider entering one of our teacher training programs.

FALL 2024

Kickstart a sparkling spiritual journey this season at SVARA!

Regardless of where you’re starting from, you can explore season-long offerings and drop-in programming. Use the toolbar below to find the SVARA space that’s right for you!

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Disability Justice Torah Circle

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Tuition Info

The suggested scale for our Fall Zman offerings is $200-$800.

Tuition at SVARA is always pay-what-you-can, and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds. We firmly believe that our learning spaces are made better by having participants from wide & varying socioeconomic backgrounds, and we’d never want learners to undergo financial tension to access learning. When we say “no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds,” we mean it!

SVARA uses your tuition to defray the costs related to accessibility, program tech, teaching, and administrative support. The bottom of our scale reflects the “hard cost” of our program, which covers accessibility costs, program tech, and materials. The top of our sliding scale reflects the “true cost” of our programs, which includes accessibility, program tech, and materials, as well as teaching and administrative support.

Questions about which spaces are right for you?

Schedule some time to chat one-on-one with SVARA Staff!