Torah Studies: A Weekly Journey Into the Soul of Torah

Twelve lessons that probe into the depths of contemporary Torah thought, with a special focus on issues surrounding spirituality, the human psyche, love, and relationships. Every experience offers meaningful and timely lessons – from the most timeless of texts. You will walk away surprised, inspired, and knowing more about who we are as Jews, and who you are as an individual.

Torah Studies: A Weekly Journey Into the Soul of Torah

Eleven lessons that probe into the depths of contemporary Torah thought, with a special focus on issues surrounding spirituality, the human psyche, love, and relationships. Every experience offers meaningful and timely lessons – from the most timeless of texts. You will walk away surprised, inspired, and knowing more about who we are as Jews, and who you are as an individual.

Journey into the Soul of the Weekly Torah Portion

The Book of Deuteronomy: A 10 Part Journey

We rely heavily on the rational mind
to navigate the journey of life.
But intelligence alone can breed complacency,
unless we perceive and appreciate the transcendent.

In Deuteronomy, the final book of the Torah,
Moshe imparts lessons about the power of striving,
which emerges when the rational self humbles itself
and makes room for the presence of the Infinite.

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Unique Nine Week Course on Torah's View of Nature

What is the basis of environmental responsibility?
What does Torah say about recycling?
Does Torah have solutions for the energy crisis?
Is global warming a real threat?
What are ways to inspire eco-friendliness?
Should we pursue innovations that harm the environment?
Are there spiritual means that help the environment?
What is the definition of an environmentally sound society?

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The Book of Leviticus: A 7 Part Journey

A life driven by unbridled passion alone
is like a runaway train without brakes.
A healthy life, like a healthy relationship,
needs to balance passion with purpose.

The Book of Leviticus teaches how to live holistically,
so that our intimate connections
and the pursuit of our life’s mission
are infused with both passion and meaning.

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The Book of Exodus: A 10 Part Journey

“Man plans, and G-d laughs.”
Life is full of unexpected (and often unwanted) surprises.
But we can overcome the quagmires we encounter
when we realize they are created by our own perceptions.

As our ancestors escape slavery in ancient Egypt,
they forge ahead toward an even greater challenge
— escaping from the slave mentality
that continues to hold them back.

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The Book of Genesis: A 12 Part Journey

The Book of Genesis is the blueprint of creation,
full of insight about the nature of existence,
while our early ancestors and their inspiring stories
serve as paradigms for living with purpose.

The way we face the journey of life
depends on our perception of the world —
our ability to rise up to discern a deeper reality,
and recognize our role within the big picture.

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The Book of Deuteronomy: An 10 Part Journey

Pausing at the end of their long journey
Moses reflects on what got them there
And imparts the wisdom necessary
For the Israelites to enter the Promised Land

Discover the Torah’s eternal wisdom
And the advice of history’s greatest prophet
To reach for more than what is possible
And beyond the scope of our own humanity

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The Book of Numbers: An 8 Part Journey

As the Israelites traverse the desert wilderness
the character of a nation is born —
the formation of our collective psyche and DNA.

Explore the characters who make their mark each week:
Levites, Nazirites, Moshe, Aharon, Korach, and others.
You’ll be surprised how much they can teach you,
and how much a part of you they really are.

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The Book of Leviticus: A 7 Part Journey

Fulfillment does not come by finding ourselves.
The Torah teaches that, counterintuitively,
we achieve completeness by losing ourselves
in the process of living a purpose-driven life.

The Book of Leviticus seems full of arcane instructions
about the construction and service of the Temple.
But hidden within the ancient verses are poignant lessons
for the life-long task of building one’s personal temple.

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The Book of Exodus: A 10 Part Journey
Special Course on Jewish Business Ethics

The experiences of an enslaved Israelite nation
on the path to becoming a free society
provides a compelling springboard
for the principles and values that define our people.

Gain insight and explore the Jewish perspective
on dilemmas in business and workplace ethics.
Learn how the Torah makes sense of the mighty dollar,
balances Capitalism with compassion
and infuses financial life with awareness and meaning.

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The Book of Genesis: A 12 Part Journey

The beginning was a divine gift,
a flawless, serene, and luminous world,
a world without misfortune or adversity,
the kind of world we dream of for our children.

The book of Genesis writes the DNA for humanity.
Through it we discover the master plan for our world,
the purpose and meaning behind the chaos,
and what we can do to make the dream a reality.

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The Book of Deuteronomy: An 11 Part Journey

The Book of Deuteronomy is Moses’ last will and testament
as the nation stands on the cusp
of leaving their nomadic, desert lives
and entering the reality of the Promised Land.

It contains the guidance we need
to bring the Torah’s holiness down to earth:
How to be spiritually grounded in a material world,
without getting consumed by it.

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The Book of Numbers: A 10 Part Journey

The Book of Numbers
recounts the struggles and the triumphs
of our ancestors' travels in the wilderness-
A metaphor for our own journey through life.

The journey taught them how to bring life,
spiritual and physical, even to a desert.
The destination kept them mindful that
a journey is also a preparation
for something much greater.

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The Book of Leviticus: A 10 Part Journey

The Book of Leviticus teaches
that life is an inner sanctuary:

The human psyche is made of many parts,
some more sublime, some more prone to desire --
but all necessary.

Discover profound wisdom you can use
to harness your inner beasts and direct all your energies
toward a higher calling and a life of purpose.

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The Book of Exodus: An 11 Part Journey

The Book of Exodus demonstrates that freedom is
the ability to let go of our attachments to falsehood,
harness the power of the Soul, and acknowledge that
everything comes from Above.

The journey from Egypt, the birth of our nation, the
giving of the Torah, the vision of a promised land...
these events help unmask our illusions and empower
us to seek truth and break through all limitations.

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The Book of Genesis: A 12 Part Journey

In the Beginning
G-d created meaning and purpose
for humanity, for every blade of grass,
for every existence, for all time.

Encounter the birth of the Jewish people
through the stories of our ancestors,
revolutionaries who blazed new trails
so that we can blaze our own.

An eight week series on the Book of Numbers

Life is a journey. And that's what the Book of Numbers is all about: The many journeys of the Children of Israel in the wilderness.
Those journeys didn't just happen back then. Each journey replays itself within our own lives. In fact, you're traveling one right now.
Which one? Where is it taking you? How can you squeeze the most out of it?

To find out all that and more, join us as we explore the secrets of the weekly parsha, with the aid of classic commentaries and some modern ones, too. And discover yourself inside them.

Join us for "Bonding"

A seven week series on the Book of Leviticus

You thought Leviticus was an ancient priestly code. Well it is - most of it. But hidden within the esoterica are keys for any human being to bond with the most transcendental spiritual force there is - and to bring that force down into practical, earthly life.

The book of Exodus - Shemot, in Hebrew - begins the story of the Israelites' forty-year journey to the Holy Land: From slavery in Egypt and miraculous escape to receiving the Torah at Sinai and the episode of the golden calf; restoring their relationship with G-d to building the Tabernacle as a dwelling for the divine.  In ten weekly classes, the Exodus Series extracts essential lessons that will change the way you look at leadership, liberty, livelihood, law, giving and personal growth. 

Did you ever wonder who first discovered the universe?

Join us for "Origins"

A twelve week series on the Book of Genesis

If there's an answer, it's in here. Because this is the book of the origin of all things. Of time and space. Of life and of death. Of jealousy, greed and murder, love, kindness and forgiving. Everything in its most primal state, as it first appeared on planet earth - and from there you can know how it exists within you.