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Soul Maps: How to Navigate Your Inner World

Beginning November 2008

As the "captain of your soul", how can you ensure safe arrival at your port of call? This course investigates Tanya, a fundamental text of Chassidic thought. Its theme is how the average person may find self-actualization through self-knowledge. Learn to understand and navigate your inner conflicts so you can live more purposefully.

You Be the Judge II: Dive into the Sea of Talmud.Beginning February 2009
How does an ancient system of law adapt to the modern world? See how Talmudic scholars respond to new advances in technology and society while remaining faithful to eternal principles. You Be the Judge II presents six new cases that invite you to pit your wits against some of the best minds in Jewish history.

Biblical Reflections: Find Yourself in the Stories of the Bible.Beginning May 2009
The stories of Genesis are famous because they are more than just stories. They help us hold a mirror to our spirit and see ourselves in a whole new way. Ambition, jealousy, courage, and conviction are among the themes that we will explore, as we examine the lives of Adam, Eve, Cain, Noah, and Abraham.

The Jewish Learning Institute courses are designed for students ranging from first-time learners to those with years of prior study. The courses are taught through interactive dialogue accompanied by dynamic textbooks and audio-visual presentations. The institute is committed to leading students on a path of discovery to a deeper understanding of Judaism and an appreciation for the hope, purpose, meaning, and value found in the Jewish tradition.

Rabbi Yossi Yaffe will be teaching the course on Mondays in Westbrook and Wednesdays in Branford. 7:30-9:00 PM.

$100 per course. Scholarships available upon request. All are welcome, no one turned away for lack of funds. To enroll or for more information, please call 203-488-2263 or email chabad@snet.net.

Soul Maps: How to Navigate Your Inner World, Week of Nov. 9--Week of Dec. 14

You Be the Judge II: Dive into the Sea of Talmud, Week of Feb. 8--Week of Mar. 15

Biblical Reflections: Finding Your Self in the Stories of Genesis, Week of May 3--Week of Jun. 7