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Jewish practice

The Sun and the Moon - The Jewish calendar is not quite lunar, not quite solar. What is the rationale behind it, why is it such a central part of our faith, and what lessons can we learn from it? This class takes an in-depth look at this fascinating aspect of Judaism. Why Kosher? - Food nourishes and delights, yet the kosher guidelines aﬀect nearly every culinary creation. What do these regulations accomplish? An intriguing Talmudic tale oﬀers three approaches to understanding kosher and its inﬂuence on our gastronomic lives. The Top Ten Percent - Our labor produces income that we use to sustain, experience, and enjoy our time on earth. But do we truly own these things? If G-d enables us to create, what do we owe Him? The commandment of maaser— tithing—is a fundamental idea in Jewish life. This class addresses our relationship with the things we call our own, and asks us to think deeply about G-d’s allocation of physical resources. The Case for Mezuzah - In jet-black ink on parchment, a scribe copies the fundamental text of Jewish faith: the Shema. The scroll is tightly rolled and fitted into a decorative cylinder case then affixed to every doorpost in a Jewish home. Is the mezuzah an archaic totem? A superstitious artifact? Let’s unfurl the mezuzah’s meaning and purpose. A Time to Renew - At the beginning of every month, the moon reemerges from obscurity and Jews celebrate Rosh Chodesh—the new month. Why does our calendar follow the moon’s heartbeat? In this celestial lesson, study the intimate bond between the Jewish people and the lunar luminary

Jewish philosophy

What Am I? - Like fork-tender meat, our self-probing can cut straight through to our essence. On the way, we encounter unsavory as well as divine strands of ourselves. This delicate lesson explores how we define ourselves. Who are we? Freedom to Choose - A buﬀet of every conceivable action is laid before you in this life. What is the meaning of free choice, how do we reconcile it with our natural tendencies, and why is it God’s greatest gift to mankind? Why Bad Things Happen to Good People? - Bitter and complex, this tart oﬀering is for those who brave life’s toughest questions. Return Again - A soul diced fine and garnished with a unique mission is one way to describe kabbalistic thought on reincarnation. Discover the mystics’ writings on this mysterious topic. How does it work, what is its purpose, and does it inform my life?

Ethics

Urban Spying - How much privacy does Judaism protect? How does it compare with the Western conception of privacy? A velvety icing for your sumptuous secrets awaits in this lesson. The Beginning of Responsibility - Prepare some comfort food for the cold and lonely by settling into a class on the biblical origins of social justice and care for one another. A Heartfelt Plea - A course best served hot, this lesson plunges into the sticky and sensitive issue of live organ donation, touching on modern case studies and relevant halachic material. G-d’s Custodians - The Highest Form of Giving Judaism places a strong emphasis on charity: everything comes from G-d, so use what you have as He would want. But why doesn’t G-d just give each person their appropriate share of wealth, rather than creating a world where some people are wealthy and others are in need? Making the Right Turn - Ice-cold is the mind that must design the artificial intelligence behind self-driving cars. How do we program these autonomous machines to react to ethical dilemmas on the road? A delightful Talmudic foray into dangerous terrain.

Life Cycle

Bar Mitzvah Lessons - It’s time to go beyond the bagels, deeper than deep-fried knishes. A bar mitzvah is more than a platform for our extravagances. By revisiting three biblical bar mitzvah bashes, we discover what it truly means to mature as a Jew. Heaven and Hell - Every soul eventually enters the heavenly perfumed world of the Garden of Eden. But there is a process of preparation. Wind through the Jewish map of the afterlife in this lesson on life, consequences, and reward. The Jewish Way in Mourning - All pleasure turns to dust. After a life comes to its end, what does our tradition have to say about our response? How should we mourn? Why should we mourn? A lesson on life’s last dessert. Arise Again - The Prophets promise us a second serving of life in the messianic era. Explore Judaism’s appreciation of the body and this material world, to understand the signifcance of the resurrection of the dead. Matchmaker, Make Me a Match - Pairing is at the heart of a gastronomical experience. Finding the perfect wine to complement a particular dish is an art. And so is the pairing of souls in marriage. Join us for a foray into the hallmark of tradition: the matchmaker and her process. Name Changers are Game Changers - Think of the letters of the Hebrew alef-beit as an exotic world of distinct ﬂavors. Order them in any unique formation, and you yield a tantalizing combination of tastes. That is a name. Every name spells out the personality of its owner. It alludes to one’s strengths and ultimate purpose. Swirl your name around and find your ﬂavor.

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