From the Editor: Sorry if this is post is a little late.. if you are still interested in the Torah Studies, don’t hesitate to contact the Centre
Chabad Jewish Centre of Durham Region, is proud to present our Torah Studies catalog of classes for the third season of our 2012 academic year.
At Chabad, we value a deep, rich learning experience and we aim to provide this in an unequivocal way. This is why we have brought you a Torah Studies program of the highest caliber, developed by the world-renowned Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. The program brings you a series of stimulating text and discussion based classes that take place on a weekly basis. Our lessons will engage you in a multidimensional way by challenging you intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. They explore contemporary issues through a Torah perspective as well as tackling timeless questions in the Jewish tradition.
I invite you to browse through the topics in this catalog (7 week course) and to join us for some weekly inspirational study. In this new season, we will also offer classes about the upcoming Jewish holidays – Lag Ba’Omer and Shavuot. These classes are open to all, whatever your level of learning may be, and we encourage you to bring your friends along, light refreshments will be served.
(No one will be denied the opportunity to study Torah, due to lack of funds)
YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TODAY ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE.
Shalom,
Rabbi Tzali Borenstein
Chabad Jewish Education Centre of Durham Region
| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 7:45 P.M. How to Like the Person You Love Viewing Differences as Stepping Stones to Growth We love each other because of similarities and commonalties, whereas differences get between us and threaten to challenge this love. This class demonstrates how to use your differences as building blocks for a deeper, more profound relationship. |
| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 7:45 P.M. Stop the Gossip Cultivating a Slander-Free Mentality Whether we do it out of peer pressure, to show people how much we know, or just to make ourselves look better, gossip is gossip, and it’s wrong. This lesson examines why people might talk badly about others and how we can cultivate a gossip-free mentality. |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 7:45 P.M. My Life or Yours Between Selfishness and Self-Preservation Two travelers traverse a desert with enough water for only one to survive. Whose life comes first? Is self-preservation a selfish ideal? When is it important to put yourself first? And when do you have a prior duty to worry about the well-being of others? |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 7:45 P.M. Seasons for the Soul Jewish Festivals in Answer to Life’s Challenges Beyond a collection of random celebratory events, each of the Jewish festivals provides tools to overcome common challenges such as grief, physical hardship, emotional turmoil, financial distress, and anxiety. This lesson will explain how. |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7:45 P.M. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow What Really Matters? Really. The financial crisis demonstrated that nothing is certain. What we have today is no indication of what will be tomorrow. This lesson uncovers Jewish wisdom that helps us look beyond the facade of materialism, to discover what really matters in the long haul. |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 7:45 P.M. The Kabbalah of Cheesecake What’s the Fuss over Milk and Meat? Unyielding. Compassionate. Standing firm. Giving in. What is the ideal temperament? This lesson sheds Kabbalistic insight into the relevance of Torah here on earth, and the laws of mixing milk and meat. |
| SHABBAT NIGHT, MAY 26, 11:00 P.M. Challenging Intuition Three Life-Lessons from King David’s Counselor Just when you think you have everything figured out, you discover a whole new realm of depth that takes you to the next level. This class finds personal meaning in three pearls of wisdom from the last testament and life lessons of Achitofel, King David’s advisor. Shavuot – all night learning! |
| WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 7:45 P.M. Igniting the Spark Within A Wholesome Approach to Personal Growth Your greatest strength is what is most unique to you. Whether you are looking to be a better parent, an influential person, or are just simply looking to find more happiness, this class will help you look within to find the skills you’ll need to develop your personal talents. |
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