The Palm Tree of Devorah

Kabbalistic Self-Improvement Just in Time for the High Holidays

 4 classes--Thursdays Sep. 18, 25, Oct. 2; and Tuesday, Oct. 7      7:30-9:00 PM

Discover this classic work of ethics and kabbalah. This small book teaches us systematically how to align our inner spiritual life with G-d's divine traits and achieve spiritual harmony. It offers an eye-opening journey of self-discovery and character refinement. No charge. Location: Chabad Jewish Center, 620 Main Street, Branford.

HAPPINESS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM

Oct. 16, 7:30-9:00 PM

Learn the lessons of Sukkot, Shmini Atzaret, and Simchat Torah and how to integrate joy into your life. Location: The Sukkah at Chabad, 620 Main Street, Branford.

TORAH EXPERIENCE@SHUL ON THE SHORELINE

Just 1 hour on Saturday morning will transform your whole weekend! Join us from 10:30-11:30 AM every Saturday morning at Chabad for an hour of Torah reading and stimulating discussion.Of course you are welcome to come anytime during the service (9:30-12) and stay for a delicious kiddush lunch with the best cholent on the Shoreline!

Explore Midrash in the original Hebrew. 

We are studying Midrash Tanchumah on the weekly torah portion. This Midrash is chock full of insights, parables and deeper understandings of the text. Hebrew reading skills a plus. No charge. Friday mornings 9:15-10:45 AM @ Chabad of the Shoreline

Tefillin Club & Breakfast

Get your week started off right with a shot in the arm of Tefillin. We will “learn the ropes” of tefillin and daven together. Followed by a gourmet breakfast.

Sundays 9:00-10:30 AM. Call for location 203-488-2263

Prophets for Modern Times: Book of Samuel

How are the stories of the biblical prophets relevant to our life journeys?Delve into the original texts for a refreshing look at the men and women who helped shape the moral and spiritual form of the Jewish people.

Sundays 10:30-12:00 AM Call for location 203-488-2263

Men's Yeshiva Night Out

Experience yeshivah learning. Choose from classes on Talmud, Jewish thought, Torah portion or one on one learning on the topic of your choice. Light refreshments. No charge.

Tuesdays 8:00-9:00 PM

292 Norton Street, New Haven

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