Drexel University
Sponsoring Agency: Chabad at Drexel - Rohr Jewish Student Center
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Drexel University 3507 Baring St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States of America Office: (215) 995-2232 Email: [email protected] Web: www.JewishDrexel.com |
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| Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
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Course Overview The Ten Commandments are one of the most well-known passages of the Bible, and are 1. What, if anything, is Jewish about the Ten Commandments? Aren’t these ethical
2. Why these ten? There are many possible ways to articulate a foundational manifesto of purpose. Yet the Ten Commandments select only ten of hundreds of possible commandments to be conveyed by G-d directly to the Jewish people. What is special about these ten? In what way do each of them represent a sphere 3. How does this commandment make a difference to your life? Most of us don’t
Course Syllabus Orientation Session In this session, you will review the goals and requirements of the program. Lesson One: If You Were G-d In this lesson, you will examine the structure and order of the ten commandments, Lesson Two: Who Am I? In this lesson, you will examine the Jewish concept of G-d and the nature of Lesson Three: To Be or Not to Be This lesson concentrates on the Jewish idea of the Sabbath and sanctity in time. Field Trip One You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in a Shabbat dinner with Lesson Four: The Creators This lesson looks at how Jewish law codifies the requirement to honor and respect parents, and invites you to consider the significance of this commandment to our spiritual development.
Lesson Five: The Breath of Life This lesson examines Jewish life ethics governing such issues as murder, suicide, Lesson Six: Born To Marry This lesson focuses on the Jewish ethics concerning love and marriage. Field Trip Two Lesson Seven: For Love or Money ( Do Not Steal; Do Not Covet) This lesson will explore the relationship between material wealth and how it can Lesson Eight: The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth This lesson focuses on the spiritual meaning of human communication and the
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| Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
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| Apply now (under fall 2008) for the Winter 2009 Session. Classes will take place on Wednesday evenings 8:00-9:30pm ON THE DREXEL CAMPUS! Begins week of Jan 5th. Contact Mitch Zelmanovich for more info at: [email protected] We would like to begin classes on Jan 7th. | |
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| Rabbi Chaim Goldstein will be debuting this semester teaching this course at Drexel. | |
| Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
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For more information please contact: Rabbi Chaim Goldstein (734) 678-7088 |
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| Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
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All dates and times are tentative! They will be decided once everyone aggrees on the best dates and times. Course will be given by: Rabbi Chaim Goldstein Classes will take place at: |
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Course will be tought by Rabbi Chaim Goldstein at the Chabad at Drexel - Rohr Jewish Student Center 3507 Baring St. If you have any questions please contact Rabbi Chaim Goldstein at (734) 678-7088 or email him at [email protected] |
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| Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
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Attention: All times and dates are confirmed besides for the Shabbaton and field trip. Rabbi Chaim |
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| Wisdom From Sinai: Revolutionary Ideas that Judaism Introduced to the World | |
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All lessons will be held at the Chabad House 3507 Baring St. on Wednesday nights 7-9 pm October 2nd - November 20th 2013 Please contact me with any questions. Rabbi Chaim Goldstein |
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Please contact me with any questions. Rabbi Chaim Goldstein
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| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
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A Jewish Educational Experience Do you want to challenge the status quo? Do you have questions about Judaism that are important to discuss? Do you want to discover how Judaism is relevant and forward-thinking? Do you want to join a warm community? Then join the club! Sinai Scholars is for you! This learning experience is different from any class you have ever attended! Sinai Scholars is not a series of lectures; it is a series of interactive discussions. It is not a repeat of what you experienced in Hebrew school; it is fun, stimulating, deep, and relevant. It is not a time to listen; it’s a time to question. It is not geared to tell you what to think; it provides an opportunity to explore Judaism’s rich heritage at your own pace with you in the driver’s seat. Sinai Scholars is a platform upon which participants explore central elements of Judaism that are relevant, interesting, and empowering for all Jews, irrespective of background, education, and level of commitment. By the end of this journey, you will have a richer appreciation for some of the core elements of Jewish heritage and Jewish identity, along with a deeper understanding about how these interface with modern life. Session One You meet a Jewish person who says, “You know, I don’t know why people consider me Jewish. I do not support Israel; I do not ever visit a synagogue; and I do not celebrate any Jewish holidays.” How would you respond? What does it mean to be a Jew? Is Judaism a religion, culture, nationality, or some combination thereof? Since the dawn of time, individuals and groups sought to define and explain their identities, and Jews throughout the ages questioned the meaning of their Jewish identity. Today, the shifting sands of Jewish life require that this conversation persist but with newer insights and profounder definitions. Session Two If you were G-d and you were going to address a once-for-all-time message to all of humanity, what would you say? What messages does humankind need to hear today? Mark Twain noted that while many nations filled the planet with sound and splendor, all of them soon faded and vanished. But the Jews are different, he noted. “All things are mortal,” he wrote, “but the Jew.” For Jews, survival is not celebrated for survival’s sake; survival is seen as a call to a purpose. A dialogue about the nature of this purpose is one crucial step in making this world a better place. Session Three In medieval times, a despotic ruler once agreed to release a Jew from jail for one day each year to practice religion. The Jew was now in a quandary. Should that day be Yom Kippur? Passover? Rosh Hashanah? Some other day? How to choose? What would you choose? This leads into a broader discussion about Jewish rituals, which often seem foreign and archaic. In what ways can we find meaning and value in some of these observances? Session Four Life is continuous and unrelenting. Might there be some benefit in a creative pause? Enter the Jewish Sabbath. It is difficult to imagine a society functioning without a weekend, but this institution was unheard of in the ancient world. What meaning did Jews find in their Sabbath that allowed them to shrug off their cultural isolation? Examining this question is relevant to those who are troubled that today’s society is insufficiently happy and inadequately connected in meaningful ways.
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If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. Rabbi Chaim Goldstein |
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All classes will be held at the Chabad House - 3507 Baring St. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Rabbi Chaim Goldstein |
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Dinner will be served with each discussion. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Moussia Goldstein |
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Sinai Scholars sessions will take place at Chabad 3507 Baring St. Dinner will be served. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
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Classes will take place at Chabad 3507 Baring St. Classes will be offered every Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 pm beginning April 10, 2019. Feel freet to reach out with ajy questions. Rabbi Chaim Goldstein |
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Shabbat and field trip will be decided with a vote at our first lesson. Classes will all take place at Chabad 3507 Baring St. (Optional) Dinner will be served 7:30
Please reach out with any questions, Rabbi Chaim Goldstein |
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Classes will be held at Chabad, 3507 Baring St. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Rabbi Chaim Goldstein
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Lessons will take place at the Cha bad House 3507 Baring.
Dinner will be served at each lesson. Please reach out with any questions. |
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Location of the course, Shabbaton and Field trip dates TBD |
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- I have learned a lot about the basic but complex parts of Judaism; my culture, religion, and lifestyle...
USC, Los Angeles, California - This course was by far one of the most important things that I have studied and I will never forget it.
USC, Los Angeles, California - If I had to point to one aspect ... it made us think of Judaism as something that's part of our everyday lives & not just a Friday & High Holidays affair.
USC, Los Angeles, California - I feel like Judaism is more part of who I am after participating in Sinai Scholars because I understand much more of the "why" of Judaism.
USC, Los Angeles, California - ...I am no longer the kid who simply accepts Judaism because I am Jewish, but rather I can see the true value & importance of Judaism in living a just & moral life.
USC, Los Angeles, California - All in all, I now have a completely new understanding of my religion.
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts - There are so many things that I could have gone my whole life not knowing that I know now, and I’m very thankful that I took this class.
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts - I’m definitely now much more proud of my religion than I ever was before.
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts - ...Each class made me leave with a new perspective on the way I live my life. I enjoyed being challenged to think how the 10 Commandments are a part of my life
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts
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