New Eight Week Course Begining August 8

at Chabad of NW Metro Denver 
$70 for all 8 classes

 

 

Torah Studies: A Weekly Journey Into the Soul of Torah

Eight lessons that probe into the depths of contemporary Torah thought, with a special focus on issues surrounding spirituality, the human psyche, love, and relationships. Every experience offers meaningful and timely lessons – from the most timeless of texts. You will walk away surprised, inspired, and knowing more about who we are as Jews, and who you are as an individual.

 
Homeland or Holy Land? - Wednesday August 8
Our Dual Allegiances to the Land of Israel
In addition to being our ancestral home, Israel is also the spiritual nexus of the world. Through a study of its indigenous fruits, this lesson will help you appreciate the multiple dimensions of Israel in a new light.

 
Too Much of a Good Thing - Wednesday August 15
The Sin of Being Too Observant
Is it a good thing that you can’t get enough of a good thing? If you’re willing to do more good, why not do it? This class discusses life and Judaism as a delicate divine recipe in which adding is subtracting.

 
Justice and Compassion - Wednesday August 22
When What’s Right Isn’t the Right Thing to Do
While the Jewish judicial system upholds the rule of law, preference is always given to compromise and settlement over litigation. This lesson presents a Jewish approach to judicial proceedings in which justice is served alongside compassion.

 
Firstborn Rights - Wednesday August 29
The Effects of Children on Marriage
Are your responsibilities to your children a matter of choice? Why does Judaism favor the firstborn child? This lesson discusses the power of children in turning a husband and wife into a father and mother.

 
Kosher Pride - Wednesday September 5
Confessing the Things You do Right
If you’re always wrong, you’re never wrong. This class explores the mysterious mitzvah of “confession of tithes” to discover powerful lessons about the importance of acknowledging the good in ourselves and in others.

 
A Sword in the Bedroom - Wednesday September 12
Holding Onto Moments of Clarity to Withstand Temptation
In this inspiring biblical account of character, courage and determination, Palti ben Layish, an unsung hero and King David’s personal confidante, teaches us how we can develop our own characters to become who we know we should be.

 
Just One More Second Chance - Wednesday September 19
Divine Compassion and the Nature of Forgiveness
Yom Kippur represents the idea that G‑d gives us a chance to start over. Judaism appreciates the value of incremental growth, realizing that man cannot become perfect overnight. This lesson explores the nature of divine forgiveness and when we should be forgiving of others.

 
The Pursuit of Happiness - Wednesday September 26
Why Happiness Is So Elusive
What is happiness? We all want it, but tend to look for it in the wrong places. This lesson explores the quest for happiness and uncovers a clue to unlocking its secret from a bizarre Talmudic tale.