November 2013–June 2014
A Reason to Celebrate
A Reason to Celebrate
Illuminating Our Lives Through the Jewish Holidays
Discover the deeper meaning of the Jewish holidays and how their timeless wisdom and sacred moments illuminate our lives with deep significance, joy, and purpose all year long. Journey through the Jewish calendar to uncover the spiritual power and personal relevance of each holiday. More than just commemorating past events, Jewish holidays are opportunities to tap into a specific, potent spiritual energy that is present on the anniversary of those events. Here's to why we celebrate, how we celebrate, and to the unique Jewish way of a reason to celebrate!
COURSE BREAKDOWN
The Enlightened Maccabee
The Message of Chanukah in a Modern World
We may all know the story of Chanukah: the miraculous victory, and the oil that lasted eight days. But what does this ancient history mean to us today? By deepening our understanding of the lesser-known history and mystical meaning of Chanukah, this lesson sheds light on what it means to be Jewish in today’s enlightened age.
Finding Faith
A Jewish Perspective on Pain and Suffering
Why does G-d allow suffering in His world? In times of pain and suffering, we can feel distant from G-d. How do we access faith in challenging times? How can we navigate the fine line between acceptance, and praying for suffering to cease?
Your Beautiful Fruit
Seven Fruits—Seven Dimensions of Your Soul
On the 15th of Shevat, the “New Year for Fruit Trees,” we partake of the fruits for which the Land of Israel is blessed, each of which embodies a lesson in personal or spiritual growth. Through exploring the seven species, this lesson will examine how we can live a wholesome life despite the conflict and fragmentation we experience in our lives.
The Woman in the Moon
Kabbalistic Insights into Femininity and the Jewish Calendar
What is the uniqueness of a woman? Delve into the mysterious quality of femininity, which is metaphorically associated with the moon. What is femininity? How can we express the feminine aspects of our personality to beautify the world and those around us?
Your Reason for Being
Uncovering Your Personal Mission—A Lesson from Queen Esther
Do you matter? In a climactic moment recorded in the Megillah, Mordechai pleads with Esther to fulfill what could be her raison d’être. Does each of us have a personal mission that only we can fulfill? What tools can we use to discover our unique purpose in life?
Free at Last
Redefining Freedom in the 21st Century
Passover is the “Festival of Our Freedom.” But what does freedom mean to us today, when we may be blessed with the autonomy to live as we choose? We are no longer enslaved, but does that mean we are truly free? How do we attain a sense of internal freedom from our personal enslavements?
Engraved in Your Heart
Finding Personal Meaning in the Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments communicate G-d’s message to humankind for all generations. But why these ten? Discover how the Ten Commandments encapsulate timeless and unexpected wisdom, changing how we view ourselves, our relationships, and our world.
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