Torah Studies

Chabad   is proud to present our  Torah Studies  catalog of classes for Season Four. Join us every Monday from 7-8 pm, scroll down to register.

At Chabad, we value a deep, rich learning experience and we aim to provide this in an unequivocal way. This is why we have brought you a Torah Studies program of the highest caliber, developed by the world-renowned Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. The program brings you a series of stimulating text and discussion based classes that take place on a weekly basis. Our lessons will engage you in a multidimensional way by challenging you intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. They explore contemporary issues through a Torah perspective as well as tackling timeless questions in the Jewish tradition.

I invite you to browse through the topics in this catalog and to join us for some weekly inspirational study. These classes are open to all, whatever your level of learning may be, and I encourage you to bring your friends along.

	Monday, October 31 2016 The Raven and the Dove Dealing with a Personal Flood Someone you know has suffered abuse, tragedy, or crisis. What now? How is it possible to rebuild after tragic loss? After witnessing the universe descend into chaos and destruction, Noah learned to find the healthy balance of love and distance, openness and boundaries.
	Monday, November 7 2016 The Top Ten Percent Behind the Commandment to Tithe If you are like most people, you work hard for your money. And while instinct may say to keep your paycheck, we are obligated to set aside ten percent to charity. By giving that ten percent, we boldly affirm what we all really knowâ€"that G-d is the true owner of the world.
	Monday, November 14 2016 Sorry, No Shortcuts Here Personal Investment in Judaism After Avraham’s circumcision, why did G-d wait until the third day to visit him? Didn’t He want Avraham to get well right away? Far from it. He (and Avraham) knew that for some things, there just are no shortcuts.
	Monday, November 21 2016 Matchmaker, Make Me a Match Dating in the Orthodox Jewish Community Do arranged marriages exist today in the Jewish community? May parents force a child to marry someone of their choosing? An exploration of dating practices in the Orthodox Jewish community reveals some profound dating advice from a source you might least expectâ€"the rabbis.
	Monday, November 28 2016 Truth or Consequences Is It Ever Okay to Lie? We are taught from an early age the value of truth. But what if telling the truth comes at a high price? Is there any circumstance under which one may utter something untrue? By examining the conduct of our forefathers, we gain insight into this moral dilemma.
	Monday, December 5 2016 The Nighttime Plea Finding Hope in the Darkness If you ever need help, you can simply ask. But if things have gotten to the point where nobody understands what you’re going through, what can you do? This lesson about prayer teaches how to ask G-d at a time you don’t even know what to ask for.
	Monday, December 12 2016 The Principles of Punishment When Discipline Becomes Revenge Too often, legitimate punishment turns into personal vengeance. How do we draw the line between the two? The actions of Levi and Shimon, wiping out the entire city of Shechem, show that when it comes to punishment, intention and action are equally important.
	Monday, December 19 2016 Do Something, Anything The Key to Getting Unstuck When faced with a challenge, are you the type to wait for something to happen? Or do you get up and do something about it? The butler's and the baker’s dreams teach the importance of action. Make a move, any move, and there is hope. But sitting and brooding about your lot is unlikely to get you very far.
	Monday, December 26 2016 The Psychology of the Chanukah Candles Behaviorism vs. Cognitivism Where does self-improvement start? By fixing what’s wrong or by starting to do what’s right? An age old debate about the Chanukah candles reveals how generations before Freud vs. Skinner, the sages weighed the pros and cons of cognitive versus behavioral therapy.
	Monday, January 2 2017 My Brother?s Keeper Mutual Responsibility in Judaism Helping each other out is obviously a very Jewish value. In fact, Judaism teaches that we are all responsible for each other’s well-being. So, what is the extent of our responsibility to one another?
	Monday, January 9 2017 When is Mashiach Coming? Growing Out of the Exile Mentality For over two thousand years, we have waited and waited for the Mashiach to come. Why hasn’t he finally come? This class examines the age-old hope of the Jewish people, and illuminates what it means to be truly redeemed.