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d this semester is dedicated in TORAH TENT
mat Harav Zev Dov ben Harav
haina Lieba Slava Slonim A'H.
is a unique program offering focused mini courses aimed at exploring new realms of Jewish thought and
philosophy. Whether it’s Jewish history, ethics or digging beneath the surface of our rituals and traditions,
jLearn focuses on the “why” and the “how” of Judaism. Participate in a course that interests YOU.
Upon registering, you will be asked to list your time preferences.
Class times will be scheduled to accommodate interested participants.
All classes will begin during the week of February 5th.
CHOOSE FROM:
THE MOST FASCINATING AND means? What causes anti-semitism, or doing in this world and where they go
PERPLEXING BIBLICAL SAGAS the role of women in Judaism? from here.
OF ALL TIME Fifty fun, complex, and controversial Four sessions: 75 minutes each
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim questions about Jews and Judaism
This is a fast paced, exhilarating, deep will be explored in this intriguing course. CHASSIDUS UNLOCKED
treatment of the stories in our Torah that Six sessions: 60 minutes each Rabbi Zalman Chein
always raise an eyebrow. An in-depth text-based study of classic
Including: Rupture in Eden: Adam and Eve HE LOVES ME; HE LOVES ME NOT Chassidic maamorim, discourses, that
defy their Creator, Rachel, Leah and Jacob: Mrs. Rivkah Slonim speak to the existential quest of man
the love triangle, Deceit on the Death- In this age of friends, benefits, and in a physical world to make space for a
bed: Jacob vs. Esau, Joseph and the hookups, are real relationships still transcendent reality.
Technicolor Coat, and Sin after Revelation: possible? Five sessions: 60 minutes each
Why a Golden Calf? What does the ancient wisdom of Judaism
Appropriate for beginners, advanced and have to offer us on this topic, today? SOUL MAPS:
everyone in between! Find out in this "for women only" course. THE ANATOMY OF YOUR INNER
Six sessions: 70 minutes each Four sessions: 70 minutes each WORLD
Mrs. Rochel Chein
PARADIGM SHIFT TALMUDIC ETHICS This class uses ancient mystical teachings
Rabbi Zalman Chein FINDING YOUR WAY TO GOOD in a modern way to help us understand
Take an elevator ride to the heights of what DECISIONS the psychology of our soul. It answers
is possible! Synchronize yourself with Rabbi Zalman Chein questions such as: What is the source of
the mission for which you were placed on A text based exploration of the Jewish guilt, conflict, and confusion? What are
earth, and learn to recognize the inherent view on issues such as abortion, the useful strategies for developing joy,
goodness and perfection in yourself, in euthanasia, free purpose, and direction in everyday life?
others, and in every circumstance of your speech vs. privacy and others. Six sessions: 60 minutes each
life. This empowering course offers a Six sessions: 60 minutes each
revolutionary outlook on life, culled from WOMEN IN THE BIBLE
the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, SOUL TREK Mrs. Rivkah Slonim
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of Mrs. Rivkah Slonim This textual study - interwoven with a
righteous memory. For people interested in matters of wide array of classic and contemporary
Six sessions: 75 minutes each identity, purpose and existence. commentary - will reveal the surprising
What do Jews believe about Heaven, contours of Biblical women's lives and
THE JEWISH COURSE OF WHY Hell, Reincarnation, Transmigration how their vision, dedication and tenacity
Mrs. Rochel Chein and Resurrection? set the course of Jewish history for time
Have you ever wondered why Jews eat Explore what Judaism teaches about immemorial.
gefilte fish and cholent? What mazal tov where souls come from, what they are Six sessions: 75 minutes each
For more information and to register, visit www.JewishBU.com/jLearn
or contact Rochel Chein at rchein@JewishBU.com.
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