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THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION: Deepening Your Jewish Experience with Rabbi Michael Skobac

THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION: Deepening Your Jewish Experience – with Rabbi Michael Skobac

If you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are seeking more from your Jewish experience, or are just curious – then this is for you. Using six stimulating pre-recorded sessions, we will explore Jewish wisdom and inspiring teachings, discovering their profound relevance to our lives. Then during a live Question and Answer session afterwards with participants, Rabbi Skobac will answer all of your questions.

  • Six Consecutive Wednesdays, Oct. 25 to Nov. 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
  • ZOOM only • Registration Required for ID & PW • Admission Free
  • To Register, please complete the registration form below and click SEND.
  • Your Zoom ID and Password will be sent to you 2-3 days prior to the program.
  • For more info please contact 416-789-0020 or info@jewsforjudaism.ca

SEMINAR TOPICS AND SCHEDULE

• Oct 25 – THE STRUCTURE AND GOALS OF JUDAISM – Understanding the Big Picture

In Judaism is a way of life that has a very rich menu of practices from holidays to special ways to eat and dress. But what is Judaism at its core? Why do we ultimately do what we do? This session will explore these vital questions and help you appreciate the profound spirituality of the Jewish lifestyle.

• Nov 01 – CREATING THE MASTERPIECE THAT IS YOU – Personal Growth Through Mussar

The Midrash teaches that the Torah was only given in order to refine and transform us. A critical aspect of Jewish spirituality is the lifelong project of actualizing our personal potential and repairing our negative personality traits. This program explores some of Judaism’s profound teachings and techniques for self-perfection.

• Nov 08 – JEWISH PRAYER AND MEDITATION – Connecting With God

It is commonly assumed that meditation is foreign to Judaism. This is an unfortunate misconception. Judaism actually has a very developed and ancient meditative tradition. One of the most powerful of these is prayer. This session will explore the concept of prayer in Judaism – what it is and where it is supposed to take us.

• Nov 15 – SHABBAT AND HOLIDAYS – Creating Islands in Time

Jewish life has a profound rhythm that is experienced in its interface with time. This takes place through the special punctuation of the days in our lives by the Sabbath and holidays. This lecture will explore this complex rhythm and how it comes to enhance and enrich our lives.

• Nov 22 – EVERY DAY, DOWN TO EARTH SPIRITUALITY – Discovering Constant Holiness

One of the most important teachings of Judaism is the idea that every aspect of our lives has the potential to be a meaningful and spiritual experience, including the most mundane. This session will explore how activities such as eating, sleeping, breathing, driving and getting dressed can be engaged mindfully and with higher purposes.

• Nov 29 – SEEKING GOD – Faith and Doubt

Many people struggle with the centrality of God in Judaism. This session will explore the nature of these problems, including the thorny issue of suffering and evil, and will explore some of the approaches Judaism has to help us along on the path to faith.

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