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19 Kislev – The Day Your Soul is Set Afire
The Day Your Soul is Set Afire
The Chassidic Holiday You’ve Never Heard of That Will Change Your Life
A famed Chassidic master taught that when we set out to conquer the world, we should only let our bodies out of the gate, remaining true to our soul. This pithy teaching contains the secret to life you’re looking for, and there’s a whole new holiday to celebrate it. Lechaim.
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Chanukah – The Need for Jewish PR Original price was: $49.00.$36.00Current price is: $36.00.
The Need for Jewish PR
Why Jews Must Engage with the World
Faced with endless persecution, Jews either dived into wider society and washed away their identity, or withdrew into ghettos, cutting all contact with the outside world. It’s time for a new path. The menorah sheds light on how to blaze a radical third approach.
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Gimmel Tammuz – Jewish Sparks
Jewish Sparks
What Happened When Moses Hit the Rock
When Moses hit a rock with a stick, he was punished by having his dreams destroyed. Why? This exploration of Jewish justice soon leads into unexpected corners. We discover the one thing that G-d will never, ever tolerate—not even from Moses.
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Gimmel Tammuz – The Jewish Spring
THE JEWISH SPRING
How to Stage a Rebellion
If you’ve ever protested against power, this class is for you. Centuries ago, Moses was accused of nepotism and corruption. His response still rings true today. A refreshing look at what makes true leadership will reshape our view of our presidents and prime ministers.
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Gimmel Tammuz – To Live and Die For
To Live and Die For
Living up to Our Most Essential Values
What does it mean to truly live? What would you be prepared to lay down your life for? This lesson views living as a dedication to ideals greater than yourself, and shows how we are all capable of living up to such lofty ideals.
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Lag Ba’Omer Lesson – Have a Jewish Field Day
Have a Jewish Field Day
Why and How We Celebrate Lag Ba’omer
The thirty-third day of the omer is a day of celebration, bonfires, and a variety of interesting customs. What lies behind it all? In presenting the story of Lag Ba’Omer, this class reveals the specialness of the day and what message we can take from it.
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Lag Ba’Omer Lesson – Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground
Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground
The Deepest Connection Isthe Simplest One
Is it, “I love you, therefore I am committed to our relationship”? Or is it, “I am committed to our relationship, therefore I love you”? The man who single-handedly brought kabbalah to the world and burned fields with his eyes, yet was simultaneously very down-to-earth, shines a light on this important question.
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Lag Ba’Omer Lesson – The Man in the Cave
The Man in the Cave
The Story Behind the Kabbalah
The Zohar is an important text of the Kabbalah, revealing the depths of creation and secrets of the Torah. This biographical sketch will shed light on the life and times of its author, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. What is the story of this great sage, and what can we learn from him?
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Pesach Sheini Lesson – Count Me In
Count Me In!
Just Because You Don’t Have to do It Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t Want to Do It
When given a dispensation, does that mean you should cut and run, gleeful at the opportunity to take it easy? While our base instincts may say “yes!”, a small group of Jews clamoring for a second chance to fulfill a mitzvah in the desert teach us this important lesson: When it comes to our religious life, we ought to grab any opportunity we can.
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Purim – Answering Anti-Semitism
Answering Anti-Semitism
The Jewish Response to Prejudice
“The Jews don’t fit in. They’re different.” The historical accusation has merit, doesn’t it? Are we not different in beliefs, dress, and in myriad other ways? How do we answer this charge? In the Purim story, the paradigm of antisemitism, we find the unexpected answer.
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Rosh Chodesh Society – Gimmel Tammuz Lesson
To Love Another
The quality of our relationships has a direct impact on our quality of life. But in a world where digital communication and social media are increasingly replacing real-world communication, the capacity to truly connect to others seems more and more like a lost art. How do we cultivate genuine empathy, trust, acceptance, and love in our relationships?
This lesson teaches us how to peel away all of the superficialities that divide us, and we discover what ultimately unites us, allowing us to develop truly deep and fulfilling relationships with others.
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Shavuos – Fruits and Fruition
Fruit and Fruition
An Insight on Result-Oriented Thinking
Good intentions may not pave the path to hell, but absent deed, they certainly will not lead to heaven. This lesson discusses the importance of deed and the symbolism of Shavuot as the New Year for fruit
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Shavuos – Revival of Ruth
Revival of Ruth
How to Make Judaism Real
Shavuot is the day we received the Torah, and on it we read the Book of Ruth. What is the reason for this custom, and what can we learn from it? Ruth teaches us what it means to accept the Torah—on the Torah’s terms.
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Shavuos – The First Chasid
The First Chasid
Ba’al Shem Tov: The Man and His Movement
The Chasidic movement was founded in the eighteenth century by Rabbi Israel Ba’al Shem. What is the story of this man and what was his mission? Enjoy a biography of the Ba’alShem Tov, and a glimpse of his teachings and the revolution he sparked.
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Tisha B’Av – Reparative Wreckage
Reparative Wreckage
The Positive Side of Destruction
Our Temple lies in ruins; a reality we’ve been forced to cope with for a couple thousand years now. But was G-d really allowed to put a wrecking ball to His sanctuary? A fresh look at the legalities of Temple damage leads us to a startling recalibrating of loss and tragedy.
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Tu B’Shevat – A World of Difference
A World of Difference
What impact do I make?
What will be your legacy? The footprint we leave on the world is a measure of the life we live. This class explores the lessons of a tree, defining a successful life as one that makes a difference in the lives of others.
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Colorful Profiles – Course Textbook
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Cultivating Character
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