Ohel Eidot Chemdata, poetically rendered as the “Tent of the Precious Congregations”, is intentionally curated as our very own spiritual refuge. We have experienced countless challenges over too many years as African American/Caribbean Jews. This is our answer.
OUR VISION
To provide a safe, loving, thriving haven for African Diaspora Jews to grow, thrive, and elevate our identity, belief, and culture.
OUR MISSION
By providing invigorating services, exceptional literacy opportunities, and dynamic programming, every guest will be forever transformed, continuously uplifted, and endlessly empowered.
About the Program
Makhon T’Shuvah is a Jewish Literacy masterclass developed specifically for professionals and rabbinical students seeking advanced Jewish education. Offered by OEC DC in partnership with the Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary, courses combine live instruction, assigned readings, homework, oral examinations, electronic assessments, and, in some courses, unit-based projects. Students who successfully complete coursework with a minimum grade of 85 receive both a certificate of completion from OEC DC and academic credit recognized by PRS.
Curriculum
The Makhon T’shuvah rabbininc curriculum is a Jewish Literacy masterclass designed for professionals vs the traditional community members. MT for Rabbinical Students pairs weekly course lectures with reading assignments, homework, examinations, and in some courses unit based projects. The course was curated and will be taught by the esteemed Rabbi Shais Rishon and will also feature, from time to time, guest rabbis who have produced academic and mainstream literary works on specific course topics. Students will need to receive a passing grade of 85 on all course work to receive credit. Distinguished students will be recognized for scoring 90-94, and 95-100. Course subjects can be found here: https://www.oheleidotchemdata.org/syllabus
Single Unit Course – $800
The single unit course is designed to be taken over the course of six (6) weeks in three sessions per week. PRS who enroll for summer session will have the option to select the unit course outside of the set calendar curriculum.
- The first session of the week begins on Sunday from 9:30am to 12 and is mandatory as students will receive both their reading and homework assignments.
- The second session is on Mon or Tues (students choice) from 7pm to 8pm; with virtual classroom opening at 6:30 for Q&A.
- The third session is on Wed or Thurs (students choice) from 7pm to 8pm; again with the virtual classroom opening at 6:30pm for Q&A.
- Students may attend as many weekday sessions as they would like. Students will be given their project assignment the first week of classes which will be presented during the final week of class.. Weekly coursework will be due by Thursday of the same week. An end of the unit electronic exam will be administered the last week of classes.
- Students will receive .5 credits for this course.
Registration
OEC will provide administrative support Sunday – Thursday from 9am to 6pm. Students will be able to email courses@eidotchemdata.org for dedicated support or may dial 301.564.1111, A dedicated WhatsApp group will also be available for students to join.
