Thursdays @ 7:00: 10/15/26, 12/3/26, 3/4/27, 4/8/27
This series offers adults an opportunity to explore connections between ancient Jewish texts and our present-day lives. Each session dives into a single source from the Torah or Talmud, dedicating ample time to close reading, discussion, and engaging creative prompts. Light snacks are provided; participants are welcome to bring a beverage or snack. No previous experience necessary, and everyone is welcome to attend the whole series or just drop in on individual sessions.
Ira’s biography:
Ira Klein is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and educator. Specializing in Middle-Eastern music, American folk, and music for dance, he seamlessly combines a lifelong passion for musical traditions with a love of experimentation. A recipient of numerous awards from foundations such as LABA New York, J Arts Boston, and Mass Cultural Council, Ira has appeared on NPR, WGBH, CBC, Jewish Renaissance, Haaretz, and Americana UK. He has performed with world-renowned artists including McArthur Fellow Claire Chase, saxophonist Neil Leonard, and guitarist Kevin Barry (Jackson Browne), and served as a music curator for Intentional Beauty, the Judaica gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Ira has been invited to present performances, visiting talks and clinics at Berklee, Harvard, Yale, Brandeis, UMass Amherst, and Bard College. He holds degrees from Berklee College of Music and Bard College, and is a certified K-12 educator.
Link to give: https://bshert.shulcloud.com/payment.php
Price: free
Ira’s website: https://www.irakleinmusic.com/
Reach out to educator@bshert.org with any questions.
Creative Text Study with Ira Klein
September 23, 2026 by ashley • Features
Thursdays @ 7:00: 10/15/26, 12/3/26, 3/4/27, 4/8/27
This series offers adults an opportunity to explore connections between ancient Jewish texts and our present-day lives. Each session dives into a single source from the Torah or Talmud, dedicating ample time to close reading, discussion, and engaging creative prompts. Light snacks are provided; participants are welcome to bring a beverage or snack. No previous experience necessary, and everyone is welcome to attend the whole series or just drop in on individual sessions.
Ira’s biography:
Ira Klein is a Brooklyn based guitarist, composer, and educator. Specializing in Middle-Eastern music, American folk, and music for dance, he seamlessly combines a lifelong passion for musical traditions with a love of experimentation. A recipient of numerous awards from foundations such as LABA New York, J Arts Boston, and Mass Cultural Council, Ira has appeared on NPR, WGBH, CBC, Jewish Renaissance, Haaretz, and Americana UK. He has performed with world-renowned artists including McArthur Fellow Claire Chase, saxophonist Neil Leonard, and guitarist Kevin Barry (Jackson Browne), and served as a music curator for Intentional Beauty, the Judaica gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Ira has been invited to present performances, visiting talks and clinics at Berklee, Harvard, Yale, Brandeis, UMass Amherst, and Bard College. He holds degrees from Berklee College of Music and Bard College, and is a certified K-12 educator.
Link to give: https://bshert.shulcloud.com/payment.php
Price: free
Ira’s website: https://www.irakleinmusic.com/
Reach out to educator@bshert.org with any questions.