Ithaca Beit Midrash
Jewish Education out of the box and off the wall!
At Ithaca Beit Midrash, our mission is to form meaningful connections to Judaism and each other while having fun engaging in personalized learning experiences for children, teens, families, and adults of all ages and backgrounds.
You can take as many or as few classes as you want!
No prior experience or knowledge? No Problem! There are classes for you!
Local (or local-ish) to Ithaca? Join us for in-person experiences
Lots of prior experience with Talmud and other texts? We’ll embrace your wisdom and challenge you further
Don’t live in Ithaca? Join a Zoom class or bring Rabbi Brody out to your community!
Worried about costs? Discounts and financial aid available
At Ithaca Beit Midrash, Jewish learning is for everyone.
Discover for yourself why our texts and traditions continue to have meaning in today’s world, and explore some of Judaism’s hidden gems!
Rabbi Suzanne Brody
Rabbi Brody is a graduate of Wellesley College, has a PhD in neuroscience, received rabbinic ordination from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is a CJE recipient.
Rabbi Brody’s passion for innovating new ways to share a love of learning about and doing Judaism has found outlets in creating dynamic programming for Jews of all ages. She has worked in both formal and informal educational settings and has designed and taught numerous courses.
Rabbi Brody is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly’s Committee on Jewish Laws and Standards, a JEA Board Member, and the author of multiple books of poetry and prose.
