University of Colorado
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University of Colorado 909 14th Street Chabad House, Boulder, CO 80302 United States of America Office: 303-444-2775 Email: [email protected] Web: www.jewishcu.com |
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| Sinai Tier 2 | |
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| Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
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Course Overview The Ten Commandments are one of the most well-known passages of the Bible, and are 1. What, if anything, is Jewish about the Ten Commandments? Aren’t these ethical
2. Why these ten? There are many possible ways to articulate a foundational manifesto of purpose. Yet the Ten Commandments select only ten of hundreds of possible commandments to be conveyed by G-d directly to the Jewish people. What is special about these ten? In what way do each of them represent a sphere 3. How does this commandment make a difference to your life? Most of us don’t
Course Syllabus Orientation Session In this session, you will review the goals and requirements of the program. Lesson One: If You Were G-d In this lesson, you will examine the structure and order of the ten commandments, Lesson Two: Who Am I? In this lesson, you will examine the Jewish concept of G-d and the nature of Lesson Three: To Be or Not to Be This lesson concentrates on the Jewish idea of the Sabbath and sanctity in time. Field Trip One You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in a Shabbat dinner with Lesson Four: The Creators This lesson looks at how Jewish law codifies the requirement to honor and respect parents, and invites you to consider the significance of this commandment to our spiritual development.
Lesson Five: The Breath of Life This lesson examines Jewish life ethics governing such issues as murder, suicide, Lesson Six: Born To Marry This lesson focuses on the Jewish ethics concerning love and marriage. Field Trip Two Lesson Seven: For Love or Money ( Do Not Steal; Do Not Covet) This lesson will explore the relationship between material wealth and how it can Lesson Eight: The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth This lesson focuses on the spiritual meaning of human communication and the
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| Fascinating Facts: Exploring Myths and Mysteries of Judaism | |
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Fascinating Facts is a four-lesson series in which four major components that sustain and shape Jewish life are explored: our book, our food, our bodies, and the cycle of life. Rather than thoroughly exploring one component of each of these themes, each class surveys various elements within the given topic. This will provide an opportunity to learn many new concepts while simultaneously developing an appreciation for a single larger idea. |
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| You Be the Judge: Behind the Steering Wheel of Jewish Law | |
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For over a thousand years, our mostimportant cultural activity has been the study of Talmud. It has sustained us through persecution and exile, shaping the discourse of our people and serving as the crowning achievement of our intellectual tradition. Perhaps you have been curious about the Talmud, but thought it was complex and inaccessible to anyone lacking extensive training. Not anymore. This fall, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute is proud to launch "You Be the Judge," an innovative introduction to this magnificent work. You need no prior knowledge of the Talmud and no formal legal training. There are no prerequisites other than an open mind. "You Be the Judge" presents you with real cases brought before Beit Din, the court system of Jewish law. We provide the primary source texts from Talmud and put you in the driver's seat. You will have the opportunity to question, discuss, and argue, based on principle and precedent. You will experience firsthand the exhilarating mental exploration that characterizes traditional Talmud study. Join us this fall in the ancient study halls of Jerusalem and Babylonia. Add your voice to other voices that span the millennia. You take the lead. You Be the Judge. |
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| Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World | |
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Perhaps you have struggled before with the elusive search for meaning, and wished you had a personal mentor to guide your growth. What if you had the chance to meet one of the greatest masters of Kabbalah and learn ancient proven strategies for self-realization and contentment? This fall, you’ll have that chance. Soul Maps, a new course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, investigates Tanya, the fundamental text of Chassidic thought. The course is structured as a six-session consultation with the author of the Tanya, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. During each session, you will receive insight into your inner world and you will discover new strategies for overcoming obstacles to change and progress. You’ll learn to resolve guilt, conflict, and confusion, and to traverse life’s journey with joy, purpose, and direction. |
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This class is open to all students, not just those who completed the Think Jewish course.
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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A Jewish Educational Experience Do you want to challenge the status quo? Do you have questions about Judaism that are important to discuss? Do you want to discover how Judaism is relevant and forward-thinking? Do you want to join a warm community? Then join the club! Sinai Scholars is for you! This learning experience is different from any class you have ever attended! Sinai Scholars is not a series of lectures; it is a series of interactive discussions. It is not a repeat of what you experienced in Hebrew school; it is fun, stimulating, deep, and relevant. It is not a time to listen; it’s a time to question. It is not geared to tell you what to think; it provides an opportunity to explore Judaism’s rich heritage at your own pace with you in the driver’s seat. Sinai Scholars is a platform upon which participants explore central elements of Judaism that are relevant, interesting, and empowering for all Jews, irrespective of background, education, and level of commitment. By the end of this journey, you will have a richer appreciation for some of the core elements of Jewish heritage and Jewish identity, along with a deeper understanding about how these interface with modern life. Session One You meet a Jewish person who says, “You know, I don’t know why people consider me Jewish. I do not support Israel; I do not ever visit a synagogue; and I do not celebrate any Jewish holidays.” How would you respond? What does it mean to be a Jew? Is Judaism a religion, culture, nationality, or some combination thereof? Since the dawn of time, individuals and groups sought to define and explain their identities, and Jews throughout the ages questioned the meaning of their Jewish identity. Today, the shifting sands of Jewish life require that this conversation persist but with newer insights and profounder definitions. Session Two If you were G-d and you were going to address a once-for-all-time message to all of humanity, what would you say? What messages does humankind need to hear today? Mark Twain noted that while many nations filled the planet with sound and splendor, all of them soon faded and vanished. But the Jews are different, he noted. “All things are mortal,” he wrote, “but the Jew.” For Jews, survival is not celebrated for survival’s sake; survival is seen as a call to a purpose. A dialogue about the nature of this purpose is one crucial step in making this world a better place. Session Three In medieval times, a despotic ruler once agreed to release a Jew from jail for one day each year to practice religion. The Jew was now in a quandary. Should that day be Yom Kippur? Passover? Rosh Hashanah? Some other day? How to choose? What would you choose? This leads into a broader discussion about Jewish rituals, which often seem foreign and archaic. In what ways can we find meaning and value in some of these observances? Session Four Life is continuous and unrelenting. Might there be some benefit in a creative pause? Enter the Jewish Sabbath. It is difficult to imagine a society functioning without a weekend, but this institution was unheard of in the ancient world. What meaning did Jews find in their Sabbath that allowed them to shrug off their cultural isolation? Examining this question is relevant to those who are troubled that today’s society is insufficiently happy and inadequately connected in meaningful ways.
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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Sinai Scholars Shabbat will take place on Friday and Saturday March 9-10. Friday night includes a candlelighting ceremony, an explanation of some of the "why" of Shabbat and Shabbat Dinner. This will approximately last from 5:30 - 9:00 pm. Saturday includes a traditional Shabbat Lunch followed by an afternoon of board games, shabbat activities, ask-the-rabbi and concludes with Havdala at approximately 6:30 pm. |
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Snacks and hot drinks served at each class. On SOME weeks there will be a Cafe Chabad from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Come early and enjoy dinner!
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In addition to the class, each student will need to write a paper on one of class topics. Each paper is 3-5 pages. There is a Shabbat we spend together and one Sunday where we go to Denver for a day trip. Please check the schedules above. If you have any questions regarding the dates and times, please email [email protected] Thank you and we look forward to having you in our class. |
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Classes will be held in-person, indoors, at Chabad House. Masks and social distancing rules will be followed. When the weather allows, classes will be held outdoors. Only in the case of confirmed exposure to Covid will a student be allowed to join via Zoom. Camera and sound will need to be on for the duration of the class.
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This is an exlusive class for AEPI students. |
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Being that Sinai Scholars is a paid internship, on-time attendance at all classes and events is required in order to earn the stipend of $350. Look through all the dates and times and ensure that this works with your schedule. If you need to miss one class, you can do so and then have a private make-up lesson with Rabbi or Leah, and still graduate and receive the stipend. Missing 2 or more classes will disqualify you from receiving the stipend. If you miss any portion of the Shabbat program or Denver trip you will need to make that up by joining the Sinai Scholars class in Fall '24 and then receive your stipend. The date of the Shabbat is not confirmed and may be changed based on input from the class. |
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| Paradigm Shift: Transformational Life Teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe | |
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Paradigm Shift is an elevator ride to the heights of what is possible. Synchronize yourself with the mission for which you were placed on earth, and learn to recognize the inherent goodness and perfection in yourself, in others, and in every circumstance of your life. Distilled into six succinct lessons, this empowering course offers a revolutionary outlook on life, culled from the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory. |
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| Paradigm Shift: Transformational Life Teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe | |
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| The Land and the Spirit: Why We All Care About Israel | |
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Explore the spirit of a land that has pulsed with energy and mystery since the dawn of time, a land that has captured our imagination throughout history, a land that breathes with the glory of our past and the dreams of our future. Join us as we examine what Israel was meant to be, and what Israel means to us today. |
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| Journey of the Soul: An Exploration of Life, Death, and What Lies Beyond | |
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Course Overview What is a soul? Where does it go after it departs this world? Do Jews believe in heaven and hell? Can souls communicate with us from the afterlife? How does reincarnation work? Journey of the Soul explores the mysteries surrounding the spiritual dimension of our existence—our destiny that continues even after we’ve shed our earth-bound body suit. We examine the transition of the soul into the hereafter, the kinds of legacies that are valued even after we’ve forsaken this earthly existence, and the accompanying emotional journey and rituals that help the soul and those closest to it prepare for its new reality. Besides for providing answers to life’s biggest questions, Journey of the Soul will inspire you to remain focused on the parts of life that really matter; it will assist you in becoming more in touch with yourself, with your soul, and with your spiritual dimension; and it will help you discover a newfound relationship with your loved ones who are no longer here with us in body.
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LIFE PREPARATION TRANSITION AFTERLIFE MOURNING THE END GAME What is the final destination on this voyage? Is death permanent? Does Judaism believe in resurrection? Is it possible that we may one day be reunited with our loved ones? |
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Fascinating Facts: Exploring the Myths and Mysteries of Judaism Does Judaism believe in guardian angels? Why do Jews use matchmakers? Who wrote the handwriting on the wall? A fun course in Jewish cultural literacy, full of surprising facts, myths, and mysteries surrounding Jewish tradition and practice. Complete this 4 week course and recieve a $100 stipend!
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| You Be the Judge: Behind the Steering Wheel of Jewish Law | |
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For over a thousand years, our most important cultural activity has been the study of Talmud. It has sustained us through persecution and exile, shaping the discourse of our people and serving as the crowning achievement of our intellectual tradition. Perhaps you have been curious about the Talmud, but thought it was complex and inaccessible to anyone lacking extensive training. Not anymore. "You Be the Judge" is an innovative introduction to this magnificent work. You need no prior knowledge of the Talmud and no formal legal training. There are no prerequisites other than an open mind. "You Be the Judge" presents you with real cases brought before Beit Din, the court system of Jewish law. We provide the primary source texts from Talmud and put you in the driver's seat. You will have the opportunity to question, discuss, and argue, based on principle and precedent. You will experience firsthand the exhilarating mental exploration that characterizes traditional Talmud study. Join us this spring in the ancient study halls of Jerusalem and Babylonia. Add your voice to other voices that span the millennia. You take the lead. You Be the Judge. All students who complete this course will receive a $100 stipend.
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| A Reason To Celebrate | |
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| Journey of the Soul | |
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| What's High About the Holidays? | |
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| Worrier to Warrior | |
| About the Course |
A new six-session continuing education course for mental health and medical professionals from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. Psychologists, Doctors, Social Workers, LPC's and LMFT's in most states can earn up to 15 CEU's for participation in this course. |
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Lesson 1 - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Calendar URL
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| Availability | Registration is now closed, please contact us for more information. |
This Five-Week Course is geared towards graduates of Sinai Scholars' Think Jewish course. $50 stipend provided for all those who attend all five classes. Boxed Dinner served before class. Classes will be held indoors, 6 feet space between students. Masks required. If you haven't taken Sinai Scholars, you can still join this course, though you'll need to set up an account first. |
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- I have learned a lot about the basic but complex parts of Judaism; my culture, religion, and lifestyle...
USC, Los Angeles, California - This course was by far one of the most important things that I have studied and I will never forget it.
USC, Los Angeles, California - If I had to point to one aspect ... it made us think of Judaism as something that's part of our everyday lives & not just a Friday & High Holidays affair.
USC, Los Angeles, California - I feel like Judaism is more part of who I am after participating in Sinai Scholars because I understand much more of the "why" of Judaism.
USC, Los Angeles, California - ...I am no longer the kid who simply accepts Judaism because I am Jewish, but rather I can see the true value & importance of Judaism in living a just & moral life.
USC, Los Angeles, California - All in all, I now have a completely new understanding of my religion.
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts - There are so many things that I could have gone my whole life not knowing that I know now, and I’m very thankful that I took this class.
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts - I’m definitely now much more proud of my religion than I ever was before.
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts - ...Each class made me leave with a new perspective on the way I live my life. I enjoyed being challenged to think how the 10 Commandments are a part of my life
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
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