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Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
About the Course |
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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Graduation - Orientation/Lesson 1 - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Field Trip - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Shabbaton - Lesson 8 - Graduation - Calendar URL help |
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Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
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Orientation/Lesson 1 - Lesson 2 - Field Trip - Lesson 3 - Shabbaton - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Graduation - Calendar URL help |
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Availability | Registration is now closed, please contact us for more information. |
Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
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Orientation - Lesson 1 - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Shabbaton - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Field Trip - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL help |
Intern | |
Availability | Registration is now closed, please contact us for more information. |