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Current Courses
| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
| About the Course |
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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Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL 
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Past Courses
| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
| About the Course |
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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Interview - Orientation / Lesson 1 - Chessed Project - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Shabbos Night - Shabbos Day - Havdallah - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Field Trip - Lesson 8 - Graduation - Calendar URL
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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Interview - Orientation / Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Shabbos 1 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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Course dates to be determined. Upon acceptance of this program, all students are required to attend 8 mandatory learning sessions, in addition to a field-trip, Shabbaton, and Chesed project/community service. |
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Corso sulle basi dell'ebraismo 8 lezioni di due ore ciascuna su Zoom. In più una lezione attiva sullo Shabbat e una visita virtuale al Mikvè. Ogni partecipante deve anche scrivere un tema da presentare alla cerimonia finale. |
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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Orientation / Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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Orientation / Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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Orientation / Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL
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| La societ� �Sinai Scholar� � un progetto di Chabad on Campus e del �Jewish Learning Institute�. Il punto focale del corso � quello di approfondire gli elementi essenziali del pensiero ebraico, messi in relazione con l�esperienza di vita quotidiana. Gli incontri sono 8 per la durata di 2 ore ciascuno. Gli studenti fanno esperienza dello Shabbat, visitano il mikve, e partecipano come volontari a programmi rivolti a persone con esigenze particolari; al termine, dovranno redigere una relazione sulla loro esperienza. Gli studenti che completano l�intero programma, riceveranno un certificato. Inoltre, ricevono uno stipendio, affinch� siano incoraggiati a dedicare alcune ore, al di fuori dello studio, a esperienze di vita ebraica. | |
| 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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Lesson 1 - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Calendar URL
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| Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World | |
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Lesson 1 - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Calendar URL
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| Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World | |
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Lesson 1 - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Calendar URL
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| Yiddish Course | |
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Please contact your instructor for more information. |
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Orientation / Lesson 1 - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Lesson 9 - Lesson 10 - Calendar URL
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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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