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Adult Education

My G-d

  • WHEN (MORNINGS)

    6 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 A.M.
    Nov 9th - Dec 14th

    Instructor: Rabbi Cohen

    This course is being offered for both online and in-person attendees

    WHEN (EVENINGS)

    6 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 P.M.
    Nov 9th - Dec 14th

    Instructor: Rabbi Cohen

    This course is being offered for both online and in-person attendees

    LOCATION

    Chabad of yourtown, 123 your address, City, State

    MORE INFO

    Course Overview

    My G-d: Defining the Divine

    Nothing is off-limits as this refreshingly open course asks piercing questions about G-d and delivers profound, insightful answers. An enlightening study into G-d’s nature, G-d’s goal for creation, human experiences of G-d, the role of religion, and the function of miracles and prayer, this course promises to satisfy your questions, including those you didn't know you had.

    Lesson Outline


    Lesson One: The Basics Let’s become familiar with G-d’s basic bio:
    What is G-d and where is He? Does G-d have a gender? And who created G-d?
     


    Lesson Two: His Nature Let’s learn a bit about how G-d operates:
    Does G-d have feelings? Does He communicate with us? Does He ever act illogically? Why does He have so many names? And why is it that many write “G-d” with a hyphen?
     


    Lesson Three: His Reasons Let’s discover why G-d does what he does:
    Why did G-d create meâ€"does He need me? And why did He create evil—does He need evil? Can I question G-d? And why is He described in the Bible as “wrathful” and “jealous”?
     


    Lesson Four: His Expectations Let’s discuss G-d’s expectations of us:
    Do I have to believe in G-d to be Jewish? What if I have doubts about G-d?
    Do I need to fear G-d? That doesn’t sound very appealing!
    Lastly, I’m okay with believing in G-d, but I’m not religious. Can I still have a relationship with Him?
     


    Lesson Five: His Paradoxes Let’s delve into some of the deeper Divine mysteries and enigmas:
    Can G-d create a rock that He can’t lift? Does His foreknowledge of events preclude my free choice? Is there anything that G-d finds difficult to do? And if G-d has decided to do something, can I change His mind?
     


    Lesson Six: Our Relationship Let’s deepen our understanding of our relationship with G-d:
    Why can’t we see G-d? Because we can’t see Him, can we reconcile His existence with science?
    Why is Judaism so obsessed with idolatry—is G-d jealous?
    Last of all: I’m a spiritual person; do I need to follow the Torah’s “system” to have a relationship with G-d?

    WHEN (MORNINGS)

    6 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 A.M.
    May 24th - Jun 28th

    Instructor: Rabbi Leibel Fajnland

    This course is being offered online 

    WHEN (EVENINGS)

    6 Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 P.M.
    May 24th - Jun 28th

    Instructor: Rabbi Leibel Fajnland

    This course is being offered for both online

    LOCATION

    The course will be offered on zoom. RSVP for link.

    MORE INFO

    Rabbi@chabadrh.org 
    703.476.1829
    Fee: $89

    ACCREDITATION

    MCLE BOARD-APPROVED IN MANY STATES FOR UP TO NINE (9) CLE CREDITS FOR ATTORNEYS

    Visit www.myjli.com/accreditation for a complete accreditation statement

    Course Overview

    Beyond Right: The Values that Shape Judaism's Civil Code

    Talmudic analysis and mind-bending logic have long been a hallmark of Jewish scholarship. But buried beneath much of the discussion and legalese are core Jewish values that fuel so much of the debate. This course examines a number of key legal issues that disclose fundamental ethical considerations that serve as the engine of Jewish civil law.

    Lesson Outline


    Lesson 1
    Beyond Good Neighbors Most laws are designed to protect the rights of people and their property. But Judaism’s civil code is driven by a different goal. Explore how laws of damages and disputes support a uniquely Jewish view of the human mission.
     


    Lesson 2
    Beyond Restitution In seeking to restore the rights of plaintiffs, Jewish courts actively assist offenders in achieving full repentance too. Why? Discover the advantage of properly undoing damage over mere compensation.
     


    Lesson 3
    Beyond Taking Offense You may feel a moral urge to speak up against an offensive action. But might you have a legal responsibility to deter someone from certain behaviors? Judaism says: Yes. In this lesson, we discuss why and when.
     


    Lesson 4
    Beyond Personal Freedom With 613 commandments in the Torah and myriad rules expounded in the Talmud, can Judaism ever be called “liberating”? Let’s delve into the Exodus, the covenant, and the ways in which laws can lead to the purest human freedom.
     


    Lesson 5
    Beyond Lawful Ownership Is the claim of ownership anything more than a subjective social agreement? A foundation of Chassidic thought is that material possessions contain spiritual energy that is specific to their owners. Let’s consider the owner’s rights and responsibilities through this lens.
     


    Lesson 6
    Beyond Presumption of Innocence While a presumption of innocence can protect defendants from liability, it is not quite a declaration of uprightness. Jewish law goes so far as to presume every person’s core goodness. See how this view can lead us to a truly upright world.
     

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