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Jewish Studies Adult Education the Way It Was Meant to Be 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 Fall Semester 2005 Catalogue Index The Center for Jewish Studies Welcome to the Center for Jewish Studies - an educational institute Courses open to all adults, JLI - Beyond Never Again. 4 regardless of affiliation, Journeys of the Soul . 5 background or level of The Magic of Mikva. 6 religious observance. Our goal is to bring the beauty and richness of our Jewish heritage to the thousands of students who make the Center their home for further Ongoing Study Groups learning. We invite you to Kabbalah for Women . 7 be a part of our growing family. Lunch & Learn . 8 Pathways of the Prophets. 9 Instructors Parsha Insights . 10 Our expanding list of teachers and instructors Practical Aspects of Jewish Law . 11 are made up of rabbis, The Depths of Kabbalah . 12 rebbetzins, scholars, The Ethics of Judaism. 13 educators, professors, lecturers and orators - Chabad Women’s Circle who share a profound understanding of I Am To My Beloved . 14 Judaism, a down-to- Chanukah - The Miracle of Oil . 15 earth approach to teaching, and most importantly, a love and passion for Jewish life and practice. Registration Courses require a minimum Lectures number of participants. Rabbi Manis Friedman – Registration for a “Snore or Soar: This Year You Have a Choice” . 16 particular course closes Rabbi Simon Jacobson – when registration has “Finding Faith in Turbulent Times”. 17 reached its maximum Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson – capacity. Please call the “Biblical Stories” . 18 office for more information. Shmuel Klatzkin – “From Reform Rabbi to Chabad Rabbi” . 19 Four Ways To Register Call our office receptionist at 201-907-0686 Visit our website at www.ChabadHouse.com Email Events and Programs [email protected] Mommy and Me . 20 Mail registration to: The Rabbi & His Mitzvah Men . 21 513 Kenwood Place Shwarma in the Sukkah . 22 Teaneck, NJ 07666 Prayer Services Schedule . 23 3 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 GROUPS 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. 8 ONGOING STUDY GROUPS 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. 9 ONGOING STUDY GROUPS 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.
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