Jewish Learning Center

Semester 2009

For more information or to register for any of these courses and study groups, please contact the office 480-998-1410

Classes may be joined at any time.

We are located at 10213 North Scottsdale Road

(Scottsdale Rd. and Shea Blvd.)

Hebrew Reading                  Crash Course!

Six Wednesdays, beginning   August 26th,

This course is designed to help people with 

little or no background in the hebrew

language.

In only six sessions, participants learn to           read Hebrew and follow along in a prayer

book.

Monday, 7:15pm – Winter Semester Kick-off!

Featuring a Kosher Wine Tasting with Certified Specialist of Wine,

Gilat Ben-Dor, MBA, CSW

With an exquisite array of nature's fruits and bountiful desserts

Join us for this special evening celebrating with wine and the other ‘seven kinds for which Israel is praised’ as well as exotic fruit for your Shehecheyanu pleasure!

Cost: $18.00 - Sponsor: $100.00

For more information or to rsvp, please call 480 998 1410, reply to this email

Tuesdays, 11:00am– Kabbalah

Navigate Your Inner World

This study group investigates the fundamental ideas of Jewish thought. You will receive insight into your inner world and you will discover new strategies for overcoming obstacles to change and progress. You’ll learn to resolve guilt, conflict, and confusion, and to traverse life’s journey with joy, purpose, and direction.

Fee: $18

Tuesdays, 7:30pm- A Tale of Two Souls

In-Depth Tanya Study

The Book of Tanya is the most basic and fundamental guide to Chassidic philosophy. It captures the deepest – most abstract and profound – mystical concepts of Torah and translates them into a tangible, comprehensive and inspirational approach to serving the Al-mighty. The study group will focus on such topics as:

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• What is a Soul?
• Good and Evil
• Love and Fear
• Spiritual and Physical
• The Relationship between Creator and Creation

Fee: $36

Wednesdays, 12:30pm– Parsha Class: Exodus

Journey into the Soul of the Weekly Torah Portion

The book of Exodus - Shemot, in Hebrew - begins the story of the Israelites' 

6 Wednesdays, You Be the Judge

An Exhilarating New Exploration of Jewish Civil Law

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.

Fee: $99 (special couples’ fee: $180)

Thursdays, 7:30pm- Explorations in Talmud

Tractate Pesachim

The first course of the Semester will delve into the first chapter of Tractate Pesachim (folios 2a-5a). 

As you experience the Talmud's full depth, you will not only observe a 2000 year old intellectual debate, but will have the opportunity to add your own voice and apply your logic to the discussion. Regardless of your previous experience studying Talmud, classes are structured to make you feel at home with the topic.

Fee: $36

Some of Our regular Classes!

Monday Evening: 8:00-9:00 pm. Join us for Torah Studies as we explore the weekly Torah portion and see how it applies to our daily lives.

Shabbat Morning: 9:05-9:30 am. Jewish Mysticsm

Shabbat(Saturday) Evening: Sunset time. Jewish Law. after sunset, Prophets, book of Kings.

Mon, Tues, Thurs. Morning-7:45 am-Chavrusa Learning: Weekly Torah Portion, Jewish Learning and Talmud(Tractate Bava Metzia)

Wednesday Morning: Talmud Class on Tractate Shabbat