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Classes 5777 - 2016/7:
NEW! Kabbalah of Life - 3rd Sunday morning of every month for men and women! 10 - 11:30 am.
B egins December 18
RSVP by calling 264-6930 or emailing here.
Classes 5776 - 2016:
Back to the Basics: A New Year Boost & Spiritual Primer
Monday Sep 19 at 7:15 pm
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No fee. Donations appreciated. RSVP here.
For more info email here or call 949-264-6930
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The Kabbalah of Friendship
A refreshing deeper look on this crucial topic for humanity.
(Previously: How to Win Friends and Influence People - The Jewish Way)
Thursday July 28 and August 4 at 7:15 pm
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No fee. Donations appreciated. RSVP here.
For more info email here or call 949-264-6930
Torah Talk - Thursday nights at 7 pm
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Classes 5775 - 2014/15:
Special Summer Lecture:
The Full Moon: A Jewish Tale of Darkness, Rebirth, and Laughter
Thursday eve, July 30 at 7:15 pm.
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No fee.
Celebrating the Jewish mini-holiday of 15th of Av.
For more info or to rsvp email here or call 949-264-6930
From Sinai to Cyberspace: The Development of Torah till Modern Times
3 Weeks, Thursday May 14 - 28
( See below for continuing Monday class, on hold during this course)
How can we be so sure of the Torah tradition and interpretation? Do the rabbis just make things up? What can a Torah, given over 3,300 years ago, have to say about cyberspace or cloning?
Location: Bell Tower Regional Center
Fee: No fee. Donations/sponsorships welcomed.
7:15 pm
Click here to sign up, or call 264-6930.
All are welcome.
Taught by Rabbi Zalman A. Kantor.
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What Do We Believe and Why?
An Overview of Jewish Faith and Perspective based on Maimonides' 13 Principles of Faith. The essentials of Jewish belief and how they inform Judaism in modern times, through the prism of Chasidic thought..
(Begun as a 3 Week course, Monday January 19 - Feb 2)
NOW A CONTINUING MONDAY CLASS -- DUE TO MINOR TIME AND LOCATION VARIATIONS RSVP NECESSARY so c all 949-264-6930 for info or email here
7:15 pm
Location: Call 949-264-6930 for info or email here
Fee: No fee. Donations/sponsorships welcomed.
Click here to sign up, or call 264-6930.
All are welcome.
Taught by Rabbi Zalman A. Kantor.
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Classes dates and locations subject to change, please sign up to mailing list to stay updated.
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Hebrew Reading Crash Course
Ever wanted to learn how to read Hebrew or brush up on your skills? Join the Hebrew Reading Crash Course, where you will learn to recognize vowels and consonants and how to put them all together. This class will give you basic reading skills alone, with some background, but not for conversational Hebrew.
Dates: 5 Weeks – Monday, October 27; November 3, 10, and 17 (Skips November 24). Dec 1.
7 pm.
Come to one or all.
SUMMER COURSE 2014: PARADIGM SHIFT!
3-Week Mini-course Thursday, July 24, 31, and August 7 at 7 pm.
Or morning session at 10:15
(Pending minimum amount of participants)
Based on the teachings of the Rebbe (in honor of 20 years), it will bring a refreshing new approach to both worldview and self view. Each class is independent of the other.
Please email here if interested in mid-morning class option.
Location: Lounge at Bell Tower Regional in RSM
Fee: No fee. Student book $10. Donation suggested.
Click here to sign up, or call 264-6930.
All are welcome.
Taught by Rabbi Zalman A. Kantor.
Click here to see book on the Rebbe that just hit the NYT Bestsellers list (week of June 29) or here to read recent review by Rabbi Kantor in Orange County Jewish Life.
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Classes 5774 - 2013/14:
Soul Maps – Who I am, where I am going, and how do I get there
An indispensible class of insight, inspiration, life-guidance based on the book of Tanya and classic Chabad-chasidic teachings.
Dates: 4 Weeks – Monday, October 21 and 28; November 11 and 18 (Skips november 4).
Come to one or all.
Location: Lounge at Bell Tower Regional in RSM
Fee: No fee. $36 suggested donation.
Click here to sign up, or call 264-6930.
All are welcome.
Taught by Rabbi Zalman A. Kantor.
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What Do We Believe and Why?
An Overview of Jewish Faith and Perspective
3 Weeks, Monday January 13 - 27
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From Sinai to Cyberspace: The Development of Torah till Modern Times
3 Weeks, May 5 - 19
Classes dates subject to change, please sign up to mailing list to stay updated.
New Summer Course 5773 - 2012/13
What Does Judaism Believe About the End of Time and What's It Got to Do With Me?
In Judaism, the "end of days" is not something we fear—we actually yearn and pray for these days, known as the time of Moshiach. Who is Moshiach? What will happen in those times and how will we know its happening? Why is it so central to the Jewish faith, and how is it relevant to you? Get a fun, engaging and enlightening glimpse into this fascinating topic, in a new, two-part series.
Two Thursdays, July 11 and 18 at 7 pm. All are welcome. Come to one or both. Taught by Rabbi Zalman A. Kantor.
Location: Bell Tower Regional in RSM
Fee: No fee. Donations suggested.
Click here to sign up, or call 264-6930.
STATUS UPDATED 6/27/13: Class is in summer recess.
Please email here to confirm on day, since occasional rescheduling occurs.
NEW Weekly Class: The Story and the Soul
What: A journey into the Torah Portion of the week, with modern life applications, taught by Rabbi Zalman A. Kantor. Each week is a stand alone class.
No fee.
When: Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm
Location: Meet in the lounge at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center.
Who: All interested in learning and journeying. No prior knowledge necessary.
Check online for updates, cancellation notices etc.
"The class has opened before me a whole new depth and personal relevance that I have never encountered before. I look forward to the class a whole week." YT
As we are in Beta mode, please contact us here to notify attendance / express interest in this class.
PAST ADULT EDUCATION 2011
Summer Hebrew Reading Crash Course 6 weeks, beginning on Thursday, June 23 at 10:30 am. Fee $36 (includes book fee). Call 264 - 6930 or email [email protected] to sign up and for details.
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Shabbat: An Oasis in Time:
We invite you to explore the mystical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of Shabbat as we unlock a model for achieving balance and serenity in the modern age.
Over six weeks, we’ll uncover timeless principles for how to achieve a life of inner peace while making each workday more productive and fulfilling. Sign up today for a remarkable experience.
6 weeks, beginning
Monday May 16, at 7-8:30 pm. No class May 30.
Location: Join us for this course at Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo at 24041 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 92692.
Taught by Rabbi Zalman A. Kantor.
Go to www.myjli.com for more course outline
Sign up here
Fee: $80 per person, Senior rate $68, Couples rate $120.
Unsure? Sign up to attend the first class free.
Once upon a time, the workday ended when we clocked out for the day and left for home. Now, thanks to our Blackberries, iPhones, and other wireless connections, our work follows us wherever we go. Sure, efficiency levels may be up, but what about our levels of peace and personal satisfaction? What about our sense of connection to a network much bigger and greater than anything even Verizon could offer?
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute invites you to join its newest course, Oasis in Time: The Gift of Shabbat in a 24/7 World, and discover how ancient Jewish wisdom can guide us toward achieving true balance and peace in our modern lives.
For more information, visit www.myjli.com and choose Oasis in Time. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Toward a Meaningful Life: Love. Family. Personal purpose. Relationships. Faith. Work. Pain and Loss.
An exciting, new, life-directional course from the internationally acclaimed Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). Sponsored by Chabad Jewish Center. Instructor: Rabbi Zalman A. Kantor
6 weeks, beginning
Wednesday February 9, at 7-8:30 pm
Click here for more course outline
Sign up here
Location: Community room at Park Terrace, 21952 Buena Suerte, RSM, 92688.
Fee: $80 per person, Senior rate $68, Couples rate $120.
Early bird special - Sign up by February 4: $60 per person, Senior rate $50, Couples rate: $90
Unsure? Sign up to attend the first class free. Register name here.
Monday nights and Tuesday mornings more convenient? Class is also held, and taught by same teacher, at Chabad Jewish Center of Mission Viejo at 24041 Marguerite Parkway, 92692. Monday nights at 7, or Tuesday at 10 am. Click here to register. Signing up at one location allows you access to a class at any of the locations.
For questions call 264-6930 or email [email protected].
Endorsements:
"Toward a Meaningful Life can provide you with what most people never realize in their lifetime….” Bernie Siegel, MD, Bestselling Author
“…commend this magnificent JLI course taught by some of the wisest men around the world…” Dennis Prager, Nationally syndicated radio talk show host
PAST:
SPRING 5770/2010
Beyond Never Again-How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today
Including: Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People
The Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) brings authentic, relevant Jewish learning to adults seeking intellectual and spiritual growth. Students include first-time learners and those with years of prior study. We follow a powerful path of discovery and depth, touching the soul and altering the life course of our learners.
The JLI is the largest institute of adult learning of its kind, operating in over 200 cities around the world. We provide the essentials of Jewish literacy in a series of thoughtfully designed six week courses. Every course is accompanied by a student textbook and enhanced by engaging audio-visual presentations. JLI’s teaching is conveyed in a warm environment that embraces every student.
A JLI course brings Jewish learning to life, leading students toward fresh thinking about the world, and creating an environment that inspires feelings of hope, purpose, meaning and value.