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Gemara in Your Kup* THE SUNDAY MORNING KARL (MORDECHAI YISROEL) REISMAN Contemporary Issues in Jewish Thought* TUES, WED, FRI. 6:15AM 8:00-9:30PM MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Rabbi Heimowitz YOM RISHON: Torah Bazaar Rabbi Rashti Plumb the depths of Talmudic analysis while deepening your skills first 9:30-10:30AM // PRECEDED BY BREAKFAST // Choose From: Bringing to bear 2,000 years of classical Jewish sources and commentaries on perek of Succah the pressing issues of today Intermediate Level. Inner Journey Rabbi Weinstock Dr. Jonathan Rogawski z”l Not Just & Rashi Reserving Judgment* – Explore the classic Mussar Text “Duties of the Heart”, focusing on 8:05-9:30PM MON-FRI 7:45-8AM strengthening one’s belief in “G-d the Creator”. Rabbi Brander Rabbi Brander Join the most popular and exhilarating Chumash in LA as Rabbi Brand- A deeper look at the Book Of Judges, beyond the literal meaning. Then, the Orchos Tzaddikim The Ways of the Righteous er brings the weekly portion alive – an experience for the mind and the soul! class will proceed to the Book of Samuel I. – Rabbi Stern Explore the classic text that delineates refined Jewish character traits. In-Depth * Journey Into the Depths of Halacha* 8:15-9:30PM SUN. - FRI. FOLLOWING NAITZ MINYAN- FOR ONE HOUR Journey Into Talmud* Rabbi Amar Rabbi Brander An examination of the 5th perek of Tractate Brachos (laws of davening)- Learn the Melachos of Shabbos with , Rishonim, / Rabbi Brander Intermediate level Berurah with a focus on Halacha l’maaseh. This will be A fascinating look at Talmudic logic from a master Gemara teacher (all learning with a twice a week shiur. levels) Prior Gemara background necessary The Halachic Mind* YeshivaNite* Rabbi Haber TWO CHABURAS 8:00-9:30PM Discover the creative yet rigorous halachic logic in Rabbi Moshe Fein- TUESDAY stein’s halachic responsa (textual skills needed). Beginner’s Level Gemara* MON., WED., THURS. 8:00-9:30PM Practical * TLC** Torah Learning For Collegiates Rabbi Neydavoud Rabbi Heimowitz Tractate Shabbos, 19th Chapter – followed by brief class on Secrets of 7:00-8:15PM; WOMEN 18-25 Learn how to learn the classic halachic text “Mishna Berurah”, focusing the Soul Mrs. Gertel, Mrs. Bloom on the laws of davening. The most popular program of its kind in LA, for young women of all back- Learn How To Learn* grounds, featuring guests speakers from around the world on a plethora of MON-TH 8:00-9:30PM Contemporary Halachic Issues* topics that enlighten, challenge & inspire. For more info, please e-mail [email protected] R’ Thaler 10:30-11:30AM Learn the necessary skills to succeed in Gemara study –Text – 6th Per- Rabbi Yisraeli ek of Tractate Brachos (shiur followed by chavrusa learning). A look at some of the more fascinating halachic questions that arise in medical Around The Cycle Of Life** Women’s Halacha Series 8:15-9:15PM & business ethics. Rabbi Stern Gemara Chaburah “Gemara Think”* A survey class on the laws related to: personal status, conversion and adop- Chasidus and Spirituality* tion, childbirth, baby naming, bris, Bar/Bas Mitzvah, marriage/Sheva Bra- Rabbi Avi Gruen SUNDAY NIGHT- 8:30-9:30PM chos, divorce, and ma’aka in the home, funeral//mourning. MON, WED. AND TH. NITES FROM 8:45-9:30. Rabbi Rashti Aims to introduce students to the intricacies of the unique Talmudic logic Inspiring insights from the works of Rebbe Nachman of & the Ben Ish and thinking process. The text will be from that part of the eighth Chap- Chai Hands-On Talmud* ter in that deals with the laws of the four types of property 8:15-9:30PM ALSO THURSDAY guardians. Rabbi Brander An In-depth study of tractate Brachos, including Tosefos; directed chavrusa The Laws of Loshon Hora* study from 8:15-9pm, followed by shiur. Fifth perek, with emphasis on laws SUN. - SHABBOS AFTER MAARIV (SUN.- THURS., AFTER 9:30 MAARIV) of davening. For all levels Rabbi Thaler OPEN BEIS MEDRASH Learn 2 halachos each night from the Chofetz Chaim’s classic work on the Practical Halacha for Sefardim* laws of proper speech. (approximately 5 minutes) 8:35-9:30PM LINK INVITES YOU TO JOIN Rabbi Amar THE OFFICIAL KOLLEL SEDARIM A concise overview of all major areas of practical halacha according to prevalent Sefardic practice. &/OR LEARN IN OUR COMFORTABLE BEIS MEDRASH AT ANY TIME.

* = MEN ONLY ** = WOMEN ONLY WEDNESDAY SHABBOS SCHEDULE Laws of Meat & Milk* Ramban on the Parsha 8:00-9:00PM 8:00AM Rabbi Weinstock Rabbi Brander A comprehensive textual study of the Shulchan Aruch delineating the laws F CLASSES 1453 S. Robertson Blvd. LA, CA 90035 // (310) 470-LINK // www.linkla.org of basar v’ chalav. Practical Hilchos Shabbos Shiur 8O MINUTES BEFORE MINCHA Contemporary Issues in Jewish Thought* Rabbi Brander SPRING/SUMMER 2015 8:00-9:30PM MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Rabbi Rashti Bringing to bear 2,000 years of classical Jewish sources and commentaries 1 HOUR BEFORE MINCHA on the pressing issues of today Rabbi Brander A text-based survey of some of the most fascinating issues in classical Jewish philosophy. The Max & Marianne Hecht z”l Shiur on Ramban* THURSDAY 45 MINUTES BEFORE MINCHA Rabbi Heimowitz Discover some of the most important conceptual themes in the weekly parsha through the eyes of one of the foremost commentators on Chumash- the Middos For Marriage- Series 3 Ramban. 8:00-9:00PM Rabbi Stern Master 9 more vital character traits that can ensure success in marriage. Sponsored In Loving Memory Of Mrs. Eva Schlesinger, Hinkela bas Pesach, A”H by Howard & Judy Raykoff Hands-On Talmud* 8:15-9:30PM CONNECT TO THE Rabbi Brander An In-depth study of tractate Brachos, including Tosefos; directed chavrusa study from 8:15-9pm, followed by shiur SHABBOS LINK Make the Most of your Parsha for Life* Shabbos Afternoons at LINK. 8:30–9:30PM Rabbi Rashti Open, air-conditioned Beis Medrash for Eliyahu HaNavi Speaks* independent/chavrusa learning Penetrating insights into Mussar and personal growth from Tanna D’Bei Eli- yahu (classic Midrashic text) Rambam’s Sefer HaMitzvos* 8:30-9:30PM Rabbi Millman A Halachic Analysis of Maimonides Sefer HaMitzvos. DAVENING TIMES SHACHARIS: MINCHA: MAARIV: Parsha Pointers* 8:45-9:30PM Sun. 8:15am 1:30pm & 15 min. before sunset sunset, 9:30pm & 10:30pm Rabbi Amar Mon. 6:45am 2:30pm & 15 min. before sunset sunset, 9:30pm & 10:30pm Penetrating insights from the Ohr HaChaim HaKodosh into the . Tues. 7:00am 2:30pm & 15 min. before sunset sunset, 9:30pm & 10:30pm Parsha & Cholent* Wed. 7:00am 2:30pm & 15 min. before sunset sunset, 9:30pm & 10:30pm 9:45 –10:30PM Thurs. 6:45am 2:30pm & 15 min. before sunset sunset, 9:30pm & 10:30pm Rabbi Brander 1:30PM, 15 min. before plag, Fri. 7:00am & @ candle lighting time a head start on Shabbos with inspiring Torah & delicious cholent, spiced NAITZ by occasional guitar-led singing Shabbos 8:45am, 30 min. before sunset Sunday - Friday 7:15am- hashkama minyan Begins 25 minutes before Naitz