Miriam and Larry Robbins Educatuion Institute presents:
An interactive, educational class
presented by Rabbi Yitzchok Slavin
Upcoming Course:
To be a Jew in the Free World:
Jewish Identity through the Lens of Modern History
6 Wednesdays beginning
February 5th,
7:00-8:30 PM at Chabad JDC
To Register for the class in Mississauga go to WWW.MYJLI.COM
What was it like for our ancestors to say goodbye to the shtetl, to set out to discover new lives for themselves, along with all of the liberties the free world had to offer? At the dawn of the enlightenment, how did our parents adapt their Judaism to the developments of a modern age? And what can we learn from their struggles to connect deeply with our own Jewish identities?
Napoleon Bonaparte promised freedom from discrimination. The price? Allegiance to him and to France. Why are alternative allegiances a cause of concern for Jews? Just how deep does our Jewish identity run? And why is it that no matter what you do, you'll always be a Jew?
In 1790, after leading a revolution in the name of liberty, George Washington affirmed the divine and inviolable freedoms of America's tiny Jewish community. What is freedom? Is it indeed liberating to do as we please? Perhaps freedom is about something much deeper, more meaningful, and fulfilling!
The failed attempt to establish a chief rabbi in New York in the 1890s demonstrated the weakness of the modern Jewish community structure. This lesson explores how the lack of top-down organization in the Jewish community and new-world individualism combine to challenge and empower individuals to choose to participate in Jewish life.
In 1862, General Ulysses S. Grant signed an order expelling all Jews from the area under
his command. This became a defining issue in his 1868 presidential campaign. Are Jews obliged to vote as Jews? Can our concerns as Jews conflict with our duties to our Diaspora home? Where should our first allegiance lie?
In contemporary times, the power of antisemitism to form a bulwark against assimilation has declined. We face a paradox−a desire for complete acceptance of Jews within society, while at the same time hoping that younger Jews and coming generations do not choose to assimilate and instead commit to living a Jewish life. How is this to be accomplished?
In 1655, Menashe ben Israel shared a dream of redemption, moving Oliver Cromwell to readmit Jews to England. What is our role as Jews to inspire the world with a vision of universal peace and goodness? This lesson moves beyond mere Jewish continuity, and presents the idealistic vision that Judaism has for all humanity.
Past Courses:
Life in the Ballance
Jewish Perspectives on everyday medical dilemmas
The Art of Marriage
Judaism views a loving marriage as a spiritual as well as a human ideal
Money Matters
Jewish Business Ethics
Towards a Meaningful Life:
A Soul-searching Journey for Every Jew
SoulQuest;
The Journey, Through Life, Death, and Beyond
Biblical Reflections;
Find yourself in the stories of Genesis
You Be The Judge II;
Explorations in Jewish Civil Law
Soul Maps;
Kabbalah to navigate your inner world
Talmudic Ethics;
Finding your way to good decisions
The Land and the Spirit:
Why we all Care about Israel
Beyond Belief:
Reflection on Jewish faith, reason and Experience
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Study One-on-One
Study Torah in your office, home or on the phone!
If you would like to learn more about your heritage, faith and history, you should set aside time for educational Torah study. The Lubavitcher Rebbe teaches that the word Torah means direction and illumination. We host a weekly one and a half hour study group. These popular classes have illuminated the lives of many people, giving them in-depth knowledge, insight and understanding of Judaism.
However, if you can't make it to the class, we'll bring the class to you. Simply tell us what you'd like to study and we'll have a capable educator visit you to pursue the Jewish subject of your choice. Whether it's Aleph Bet, Talmud, the weekly Torah Portion, or Kabbalah - you name it and we'll make arrangements to have it taught in your office, home or on the phone. A Mitzvah means a connection.
Isn't it time you get connected?
For more information, please contact Chabad at (905)268-4432 or e-mail us at [email protected].