iLearn - Bringing Jewish Study to a new level!
As part of Chabad's mission to empower you through knowledge, we are once again delighted to share with you "iLearn - Spring '11"
Now in it's eighth semester, iLearn offers a personalized, in-depth learning opportunity for all, regardless of background or prior knowledge.
Scroll down for a list of courses for Spring 2010
Judaism's Best Kept Secret... (For Women)
Kosher 101
J.E.M. - Jewish Ethics in Medicine
Talmud
Soul Maps - Tanya
Shabbat 101
Sinai scholars Society
Classes begin week of February 1st. Day and time are undetermined and will be influenced by participants.
Registration closes Thursday, January 28.
Judaism's Best Kept Secrets . . . (For Women Only)
60 minutes, 5 classes. By Devorah Leah.
Time and place to be determined. Cost $25. Scholarships available.
Class One – To Be A Jewish Woman
The vast majority of mitzvot are gender-free. Kabbalah offers a unique (and surprising!) perspective on those that are gender specific. How does this impact Jewish women today?
Class Two – Love and Intimacy
Do you believe in love? Why get married? Real girl talk and a frank discussion on the intense power of sexuality and its gift to humanity.
Class Three – Mikvah - Then and Now
It’s Judaism’s best kept secret . . . but it shouldn’t be anymore! Everything you wanted to know about Mikvah but didn’t know how to ask. Discover the key component to loving Jewishly.
Class Four - The Jewish Contribution to the Big Ideas of History.
More than monotheism, beyond socialism or nationalism or the rights of man, the Jewish contribution to civilization has resonated for over 3,500 years. What is it?
Class Five – What Does It All Mean to Me, Anyway?
A discussion of life on campus, and in the working world today. Breaking the glass ceiling is no big deal, but where do relationships fit in?
Kosher 101
60 minutes, 4 classes. By Rabbi Asher.
Time and place to be determined. Cost $20. Scholarships available.
Over 11 million people will buy Kosher food this year. Today more than 100,000 food products are Kosher certified.
What makes a product kosher? Why do we keep kosher? How do we keep kosher?
1. History & Origin of Kosher Law
2. What is Kosher and what is not
3. The Kosher lifestyle
4. Kosher kitchen on campus?
J.E.M - Jewish Ethics in Medicine
60 minutes, 6 classes. By Rabbi Asher.
Time and place to be determined. Cost $25. Scholarships available.
1. Genetic Screening
Should we screen for genetic diseases, which ones? Who should be screened? Who should have access to the data?
2. Beginning of life
Artificial insemination, IVF, surrogate mothers. What does Judaism have to say about these issues?
3. Abortion
Does Judaism believe in freedom of choice? Isn't Judaism pro life? What is the Torah's view regarding this sensitive issue?
4. End of life
What's Judaism's view on "physician assisted suicide"? Must we prolong the death of an ill patient?
5. Cloning / Stem cell
Is cloning a competition to G‑d? What are the ethical issues with cloning? Judaism's view on stem cell research.
6. Preventative medicine
Is one allowed to smoke? How about drink a can of coke?
Talmud, Back by Popular demand
60 minutes, 6 classes. By Rabbi Asher.
Time and place to be determined. Cost $25. Scholarships available.
This is where Jewish analytical brilliance began. We will study some of the original Hebrew/Aramaic text with English translation. Beginners welcome.
1.Breadth or Depth:
The analysis of a Talmudic debate, which led to a power struggle in the study hall.
2.Hillel and Shamai
Understanding their constant disagreement. Does each argument stand alone or is there an underlying thread which connects them all?
3.You Shall Live by Them
May Shabbat be desecrated to save a life? The Talmud on Sanctity of life.
4.When is the Reward?
Biblical reward is promised for our good deeds; why can we not see it, at times?
5.Neighbors
What is a neighbor? What are the obligations and rights of neighbors? This analysis will connect three seemingly unrelated Talmudic passages and redefine your understanding this ostensibly simple concept
6.Quantity vs. Quality
What takes precedence quantity of quality? Delve beneath the surface and discover how many Talmudic debates are influenced by this question
Soul Maps
60 minutes, 5 classes. By Rabbi Asher.
Time and place to be determined. Cost $25. Scholarships available.
Navigate through your inner world with Torah's third and deepest dimension. A Study on the book of Tanya.
1. Soul Words
Discover the world of Tanya, the "Two Souls" Doctrine. Learn about the structure of the souls, their faculties and garments.
2. Getting a grip on yourself
The conflict between the two Souls, who is the winner? Who am I?
3. Sync or Sink
Would you like to be a perfect person in just 30 days? Tanya presents two methods, the 'quick fix' and the long term solution.
4. The Joyride
Is your glass half empty or half full? I this lesson, you will learn the secret to greeting each day with genuine joy and optimism.
5. The big picture
Do you ever feel like you keep dealing with the same problems over and over again? In this lesson, you'll learn to consider your recurring personal struggle in the larger framework of the universe.
6. Have a Heart
Can you think your way to love? Can you change the way you feel? In this final lesson, you'll learn how to use the power of your mind to nurture your emotions.
Shabbat 101
60 Minutes, 4 classes, by Rabbi Asher.
Time and location TBD.
You have had the wine and enjoyed the Challa, is there more to Shabbat than an awesome dinner?
This class will examine the spiritual meaning of Shabbat and the practical modern day observances.
1. Can I rest on Wednesday?
2. What do we do on Shabbat?
3. What's so hard about flipping a switch?
4. Does Shabbat affect my Monday?
Sinai Scholars
2 Hours, 8 evenings, by Rabbi Asher.
Wednesdays at 8:00pm, location TBA.
Examine the core values that guide a moral society: love and respect, gratitude and loyalty, faith and integrity. Debate opposing principles as you consider the self vs. others, truth vs. kindness, making the most of now vs. sacrificing for future goals. Challenge your assumptions about the good society as you investigate the key issues that confront us as individuals, Jews, and members of the global community.
Class 1: If you were G‑d
Class 2: Who Am I
Class 3: To Be or Not to Be
Class 4: The Creators
Class 5: The Breath of Life
Class 6: Born to Marry
Class 7: For Love or Money
Class 8: The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But The Truth
To register for Sinai Scholars Please log on to www.sinaischolars.com