University of British Columbia
Sponsoring Agency: Chabad Jewish Student Centre - Vancouver
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University of British Columbia 1867 Acadia Rd., Vancouver, BC V6T 1R2 Canada Office: (778) 712-7703 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chabadubc.com |
Current Courses
| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
| About the Course |
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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Orientation / Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL 
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Past Courses
| Think Jewish: Jewish Wisdom for Modern Life | |
| About the Course |
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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Lesson 1 - Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Shabbaton1 - Lesson 5 - Field Trip - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Graduation - Calendar URL
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DISCLAIMER: Dates & times are subject to change as applicants start to send in their applications. |
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Orientation / Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Shabbaton1 - Lesson 6 - Field Trip - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Graduation - Calendar URL
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Course dates to be determined. Upon acceptance of this program, all students are required to attend 8 mandatory learning sessions, in addition to a field-trip, Shabbaton, and Chesed project/community service. |
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Orientation / Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Shabbaton1 - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Field Trip - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Graduation - Calendar URL
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Lesson 1 - Chessed Project - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Shabbos Night - Shabbos Day - Havdallah - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Field Trip - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Graduation - Calendar URL
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Lesson 1 - Chessed Project - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Shabbos 1 - Havdallah - Lesson 5 - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Graduation - Lesson 8 - Calendar URL
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Orientation / Lesson 1 - Chessed Project - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Shabbos 1 - Shabbos 2 - Havdallah - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Field Trip - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Sleepover - Lesson 8 - Graduation - Calendar URL
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Hello all, Thank you for registering. Please note that dates and times are still to be determined and the dates you see are tentative and will be subject to change after we poll all who apply. See you all soon!
Rabbi Chalom & Esti Loeub |
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Course dates to be determined. Upon acceptance of this program, all students are required to attend 8 mandatory learning sessions, in addition to a field-trip, Shabbaton, and Chesed project/community service. |
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Lesson 1 - Chessed Project - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Shabbos 1 - Havdallah - Lesson 5 - Field Trip - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Sleepover - Graduation - Calendar URL
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Thank you for taking the time to sign up for Sinai Scholars - Spring Class of 2022! Please note the following:
If you have any questions about the course, time commitments or anything regarding the Sinai Scholars program, please do not hesitate to contact Esti at 778-712-7704 or via email at [email protected] or Rabbi Chalom at 778-712-7703 or [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from you. |
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Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Lesson 4 - Lesson 5 - Field Trip - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Shabbos 1 - Graduation - Calendar URL
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Orientation / Lesson 1 - Tikun Olam / Lesson 2 - Lesson 3 - Chessed Project - Lesson 4 - Shabbos 1 - Lesson 5 - Field Trip - Lesson 6 - Lesson 7 - Lesson 8 - Graduation - Calendar URL
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Welcome to Chabad at UBC's Sinai Scholars chapter! We will be running this course a bit differently this year where we will have the forst 4 classes happen in the fall term and the last 4 classes to be finished in the spring term. Questions? Please feel free to contact our Sinai Scholars intern, Gabby Tselos with all questions that you may have. |
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Faculty
- 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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