The Center for Jewish Studies Adult Education the way it was meant to be
Fall Semester 2005
Courses Study Groups Lectures A project of Chabad Women’s Circle Children’s Programs Holidays Prayer Services The Center for Jewish Studies Friends of Lubavitch of Bergen County WELCOME
Shalom elcome to The Center for Jewish Studies. Our goal here at Friends of Lubavitch of Bergen County is to provide the most Wcomprehensive, interesting and educational adult Jewish studies program that one can find. We offer courses, which will be a finite number of classes on a certain topic in Judaism; study groups which are ongoing weekly classes that are continuous; and of course our famous lectures where we have scholars, authors and other such Jewish luminaries for an evening of inspiration. Unless otherwise noted, every course, class and lecture is for men and women of all ages and all backgrounds. The courses and classes are geared to both those who have no formal Jewish education and those who have an extensive background - everyone will find each course and class fascinating and worthwhile. We will also be continuing our Chabad Women’s Circle, a hands-on evening with a fascinating lecture, wonderful desserts and much The Center more. This year we have added a Mommy and Me to our many is dedicated to the programs as well, please see page 20 for details. living legacy of The Lubavitcher Feel free to drop in on and sample any course to see if it’s for you, Rebbe, with our “complimentary evening pass.” Rabbi Menachem If you have any questions (on any of the classes or courses) please Mendel Schneerson feel free to call me at 201-907-0686 or e-mail me at [email protected] at anytime. I am looking forward sharing with you an enjoyable adult education experience that will last a lifetime. Sincerely, Rabbi Ephraim Simon
Friends of Lubavitch of Bergen County 513 Kenwood Pl, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Tel: 201-907-0686 • 201-907-0668 • E-Mail: [email protected] Visit our website at: www.chabadhouse.com 2 INDEX 3 Registration Courses require a minimum number of participants. Registration for a particular course closes when registration has reached its maximum Please call the capacity. office for more information. Register To Four Ways Call our office receptionist at 201-907-0686 Visit website at our www.ChabadHouse.com Email [email protected] Mail registration to: Place Kenwood 513 NJ 07666 Teaneck, The Center forThe Center Jewish Studies to the Center forWelcome - an Jewish Studies educational institute open to all adults, regardless of affiliation, or level of background religious observance. Our goal is to bring the beauty and richness of our Jewish heritage to the thousands of students thewho make Center their home for further to invite you learning. We be a part of our growing family. Instructors Our expanding list of teachers and instructors are made up of rabbis, rebbetzins, scholars, educators, professors, lecturers and orators - who share a profound understanding of Judaism, a down-to- earth approach to teaching, and most importantly, and a love passion for Jewish life and practice. Courses Lectures Catalogue Index Events and Programs Events Ongoing Study Groups Ongoing Study Chabad Women’s Circle Chabad Women’s Fall SemesterFall 2005 “From “From Reform Rabbi to Chabad Rabbi”...... 19 . . . Mommy and Me ...... 20 The Rabbi & His Mitzvah Men ...... 21 Shwarma in the Sukkah. . . 22 ...... Prayer Services Schedule ...... 23 Rabbi Manis Friedman – a Choice”Have 16 You . . “Snore or Soar: This Year . . . . Rabbi – Simon Jacobson “Finding Faith Times”.in Turbulent ...... 17 Jacobson – Y. Rabbi Yosef “Biblical Stories” ...... 18 Shmuel Klatzkin – I Am To I My Am BelovedTo ...... 14 ...... Chanukah - The Miracle of Oil ...... 15 Kabbalah for Women ...... 7 Lunch & Learn. . . . . 8 ...... Pathways of the Prophets...... 9 Parsha Insights...... 10 . . . . . Practical Aspects of Jewish Law ...... 11 . The Depths of Kabbalah ...... 12 ...... The Ethics of Judaism...... 13 ...... JLI - Beyond Never Again...... 4 . . . Journeys of the Soul ...... 5 ...... The Magic of Mikva...... 6 ...... Welcome to the JLI With over 100 affiliates worldwide, the Jewish Learning Institute is an international revolution in adult Jewish education. Professional and creative, informative and exciting… with a new course each season, the JLI brings a fresh outlook to the entire spectrum of Jewish life. Each week, our stimulating classes will intrigue and inspire you with vibrant presentations of Jewish thought, tradition and the mystical dimension. JLI’s unique blend of timeless wisdom and contemporary perspectives helps students of all backgrounds grow in the precious JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTEJEWISH LEARNING essentials of Jewish literacy, as they gain priceless insight into the most important personal, community and global issues of our time. Beyond Never Again
Date: Tuesdays November 8 The Holocaust Speaks Thru December 12 7:45pm to Our Generation Location: Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues Teaneck Chabad to affect our generation and colors what it means House 513 Kenwood Pl. to live as a Jew today. The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the Instructor: existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to Rabbi Ephraim Simon find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair. And it awes us as we encounter heroes Fee: of the spirit who fought for truth and decency in $100 includes text the darkest of times. books (and online membership) Reservation needed 4 COURSES
Date: Journeys of the Soul 4 Wednesdays November 9 Past, Present and Future -including an indepth look at the Thru December 7 real Jewish view of life after death and reincarnation 8:30pm
Ever wish you could get full disclosure on your soul - Location: Teaneck Chabad the way you do when you lease a new car? Well… House Week 1 How your soul gets from the showroom to its 513 Kenwood Pl. new home: and, what is a soul anyway? Before Life Instructor: Week 2 The care, feeding, and uses of your Soul Rabbi Shlomo during its lease period. During Life Yaffe Week 3 Life beyond life : your end of lease options: Fee: Between Lives $54 per person
Week 4 The mystery of Reincarnation: You were here Reservation needed before -just in another driveway: Play it Again 5 COURSES
Date: 4 Mondays The Magic of Mikvah November 7 Thru December 5 8:00pm in Marriage A series on the laws of Location: Teaneck Chabad Taharat Hamishpacha - Family Purity House 513 Kenwood Pl. A four-part refresher course on the concepts, ideals, and laws of Taharat Hamishpacha for both the newly- Instructor: Mrs. Bronya Shaffer married and long-married woman. For more information or to RSVP please e-mail Fee: [email protected] or call (201) 907-0686. $18 per class or $54 for entire For Women only. course
Reservation needed
6 ONGOING STUDY GROUPSONGOING STUDY
Date: Kabbalah Tuesday Mornings Nov. 1 - Jan. 17 Exploring life’s issues through 9:45 - 10:45am Location: the lens of Jewish Mysticism Teaneck Chabad House Shimonah Tzukernik is a writer, artist and acclaimed lecturer. 513 Kenwood Pl. Shimonah has received international acclaim for her Inner Vision Seminar that combines art with Kabbalistic insights to harness Instructor: ones soul powers and transform daily life. She has also Mrs. Shimona spearheaded the series Seven Habits of Jewish Effectiveness. Tzukernick Shimonah imbues her philosophical approach with personal experience in a style that is often emotional and provocative. She Fee: is especially adept at distilling abstract Chassidic ideas into $18 per class application for daily life. Her lectures and workshops are or $180 for all explorative, mystical, yet with a true touch of down to earth 12 weeks practicality. Shimonah resides in Brooklyn, New York with her Light Refreshments husband and four children. Babysitting Provided For Women only. 7 ONGOING STUDY GROUPS Lunch &Learn
Date: Tuesday afternoons Lunch and Learn 1:00 - 2:00pm at The Pasta Factory Location: The Pasta Factory 1400 Palisade Ave. User’s Manuals: Your VCR has one, so does your Teaneck SUV - What about your SOUL? The Tanya: The “user’s manual” for your soul. Fee: $5 includes We will study this classic and essential work of Jewish gourmet buffet spirituality with an eye to applying its lessons to everyday lunch life in the 21st century. The Tanya is based on actual, effective spiritual guidance given to real people with pressing challenges. Hence, this class lends itself to much vigorous discussion and practical insight among the participants. Each class is independent. Feel free to join in at anytime.
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Date: Pathways of the Prophets Wednesday Evening 7:30 - 8:30pm
Explore the story of the Prophets, verse by verse, chapter Instructor: by chapter, both with the commentary of our ancient Rabbi Ephraim sages, the Rishonim (classical commentators) and Simon Achronim (later, more modern commentators) as well. Location: This way, we not only have the simple understanding of Teaneck Chabad the story but an indepth commentary as well. House 513 Kenwood Pl. We will be studying the book of Shmuel which is filled, as is all of Na’ch, with moral, ethical and historical Fee: teachings that are important for every Jew to know. It is Free of Charge recommended that each person bring a copy of Sefer Shmuel with them to the class. Feel free to join in at anytime.
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Date: Thursday Evenings Parsha Insights 8:45 - 9:45pm
Instructor Our now famous Parsha class. Rabbi Ephraim Simon An in-depth look at the weekly parsha through the eyes of the various commentators. A text based class Location: where we actually learn the mefarshim in their Teaneck Chabad original text and then translate and explain. You will House gain tremendous insight into the weekly parsha and 513 Kenwood Pl. have PLENTY of divrei Torah for the Shabbos table. Fee: Feel free to join in at anytime. Free of charge. Free of Charge
10 ONGOING STUDY GROUPSONGOING STUDY
Date: Practical aspects of Friday Evenings Sunset before Jewish law Kabbalas Shabbos Instructor: Study of the practical performance of the laws of Rabbi Ephraim Shabbos, festivals, kashrut, and mourning. The focus Simon of this class is to provide the “how” of the various Jewish laws and to delve into the “why.” Location: Teaneck Chabad This class emphasizes the practical aspects and House application of Jewish law in all realms of Shabbos and 513 Kenwood Pl. holiday observance, keeping Kosher, etc. Fee: Free of Charge
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Date: Shabbos Morning The Depths Of Kabbalah 9:00 - 9:30am Soar through the celestial realms with in-depth Instructor Rabbi Ephraim learning of one of the classical texts of Chassidic Simon philosophy. A text based class with the text being in both Hebrew and English. Location: Teaneck Chabad Utilizing the teachings of the Kabbalistic and House Chassidic masters, this study group will lead you on a 513 Kenwood Pl. journey into the self and the world around us. It will touch upon the very deepest of questions concerning Fee: Free of Charge the purpose of man, the purpose of creation, and how G-d interacts with our physical creation.
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Date: The Ethics of Judaism Shabbos Afternoon Sunset 20 minutes Pirkei Avos - Teachings of the Sages after candlelighting time The ancient writings of “Pirkei Avot” are the Talmud’s repository of advice and guidance. Its lessons have Instructor: been the foundation of Jewish character, personality, Rabbi Ephraim Simon morality and ethics. It is the road map toward happiness, fulfillment and personal growth. It Location: centers our attention directly on the task of Teaneck Chabad improving our relationships with G-d and with our House 513 Kenwood Pl. fellow man. The study group applies the teachings of our great Fee: sages to our modern day lives and demonstrates its Free of Charge relevance to our daily lives today.
13 CHABAD WOMEN’S CIRCLE WOMEN’S CHABAD
A workshop with Neria Cohen I Am To My Beloved
Date: A Journey into Prayer and Forgiveness Monday, September 26 A Jewish Meditation and Painting Workshop where learning, spirituality and creativity meet, with Neria 7:45pm Refreshments Cohen. A unique workshop based on the teachings of 8:00pm prompt Jewish Mysticism. You will be guided on a journey Workshop through your soul, touching your emotions and stirring your subconscious mind. Come explore this Location: Teaneck Chabad inner landscape by painting a canvas, which you will House take home. Absolutely no painting experience is 513 Kenwood Pl. necessary.
Fee: The workshop provides a profound experience of $18 art supplies learning, relaxation and creativity; a kind of Jewish included art therapy. $72 Sponsor 14 Women only. CHABAD WOMEN’S CIRCLE
Date: Chanukah Monday, December 12 The Miracle of the Oil 8:00pm Instructor: Chabad Women’s Circle invites you for an evening of Nechamy Simon Torah, relaxation and fun. Join us for an inspiring class on the mystery behind Location: Teaneck Chabad the miracle of the oil. House Then create your own herb-infused olive oil: 513 Kenwood Pl. Decorate your own bottle and combine your favorite Fee: flavors to create a beautiful-looking, aromatic and Couvert: $18 tasty blend of oil to take home. Sponsor: $72 Reservations appreciated Women Only. Delicious refreshments served.
15 LECTURES
A special pre-Rosh Hashana lecture by Snore or Soar: Rabbi Manis Friedman This year you have a choice!
Date: Turning the High Holidays into a Life Changing Thursday, Experience September 15 8:00pm Make your High Holidays count this year with the inspiration from one of the most dynamic speakers Location: in the Jewish world today. Guaranteed to make your Teaneck Chabad Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur more inspiring and House 513 Kenwood Pl. meaningful. , World-renowned scholar, lecturer, Fee: Rabbi Manis Friedman counselor and author of ”doesn’t Anyone Blush Anymore” has $18 per person captivated audiences throughout the world with his ancient wisdom $180 Sponsor and modern wit. R.S.V.P. Necessary 201-907-0686 16 LECTURES
A lecture by Finding Faith in Rabbi Simon Turbulent Times Jacobson
How to find and strengthen faith when dealing with Date: both the global and personal struggles of life. Monday, November 21 Rabbi Jacobson author of best-selling book “Towards a Meaningful 8:00pm Life” and director of the Meaningful Life Center in Manhattan. Location: For over twenty years Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s teachings have Teaneck Chabad provided insight, direction, clarity and inspiration to thousands of House people around the world. With charm and wit, Simon’s candid 513 Kenwood Pl. discussions on mysticism, psychology and Judaism have the power to change your life. He has a profound, intuitive grasp of the human Fee: condition and a remarkable ability to personalize deep mystical $18 per person wisdom and apply its relevance to our daily lives $180 Sponsor R.S.V.P. Necessary 201-907-0686 LECTURES
A lecture by Rabbi Yosef Y Biblical stories Jacobson Explaining the mystical and psychological Date: dimensions behind enigmatic Biblical episodes Monday, December 19 Back by Popular Demand in honor of the Rosh Hashana 8:00pm of Chassidus. Location: Charged with the grave crime of treason, the founder of Teaneck Chabad Chabad-Lubavitch chasidim was arrested and House imprisoned by the Czarist regime in the year 1798. 513 Kenwood Pl. Rabbi Schneur Zalman’s arrest imperiled not only his Fee: own life but also the future of Chasidism. Ultimately he $18 per person $180 Sponsor was cleared of the charges and released, his teachings vindicated. The day of his liberation, the 19th of Kislev, R.S.V.P. Necessary has since become recognized as a historic milestone in 201-907-0686 the evelopment of the Chasidic movement. 18 LECTURES
A lecture by From Reform Rabbi to Rabbi Shmuel Chabad Rabbi Klatzkin Date: A Personal Journey Tuesday, January 31 Rabbi Klatzkin received his MA and ordination from 8:00pm Hebrew Union College (Reform), Cincinnati, OH in Location: 1978. Today he is a Chabad Rabbi in the Chabad Teaneck Chabad House of Dayton Ohio. Come and hear a most House fascinating and unusual personal spiritual journey. 513 Kenwood Pl. Fee: $18 per person $180 Sponsor R.S.V.P. Necessary 201-907-0686
19 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS CHILDREN’S
Date: 8 Wednesdays Mommy & Me November 2 - December 21 9:45-10:45am An innovative program for babies and toddlers to experience Jewish traditions in a stimulating, fun Instructor: and creative atmosphere. Mommies and children join Mrs. Nechamy Simon together for crafts, song, stories, and circle time. Ages 1½ -3 years Location: Younger siblings are welcome to join Teaneck Chabad House To reserve a space or to request a class for an 513 Kenwood Pl. alternate age group please call 201-907-0686 or e-mail [email protected] Fee: $80 for 8-week session Includes snack
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Date: The Rabbi and his Once a month Instructor: Mitzvah Men Rabbi Ephraim Simon Once a month, young Mitzvah Men enjoy an exclusive, extraordinary opportunity! Mitzvah Men members will Location: accompany the Rabbi to perform a hands-on mitzvah Teaneck Chabad in a Jewish home or another Jewish setting—visiting House the sick in a local hospital, helping the Rabbi put up 513 Kenwood Pl. mezuzas for a local Jewish family, visit a nursing For Boys home, and much more. Mitzvah Men will have special grades 3-6 fun-filled field trips as well. To sign up call Rabbi Simon at 201-907-0686 or e-mail [email protected]
21 HOLIDAYS
Date: Sunday, October 23 Shwarma in the Sukkah 12:30 -3:00pm Family Sukkot Party Location: Teaneck Chabad Chabad of Teaneck invites you to a Sukkos Family House Celebration 513 Kenwood Pl. Bring your family for lunch in the Sukkah Fee: Nominal charge • Carnival Games for food • Children’s Entertainment RSVP (201)907-0686 • Shwarma or [email protected] • Grilled Food • Drinks • Music and much more
22 PRAYER SERVICES
Prayer Services Weekday Services Start your work day off with Tefillin and morning prayer services. It will make your whole day feel more spiritual and meaningful. Join us daily, weekly, monthly or to say Kaddish on a yahrtzeit. Sunday ...... 8:00am Monday & Thursday ...... 6:40am Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday ...... 6:45am Shabbos Services 9:30am Join us for a meaningful Shabbos prayer service followed by a full kiddush lunch with hot cholent. Everybody welcome, prayer books in Hebrew/English no previous Synagogue experience required. No membership at all, we have an open door policy. Mincha/Maariv with shalosh seudos at sunset Location: Friends of Lubavitch of Bergen County Teaneck Chabad House 513 Kenwood Pl, Teaneck, NJ 07666 Tel: 201-907-0686 • 201-907-0668 E-Mail: [email protected] Visit our website at: www.chabadhouse.com
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