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Spring Semester: Big Questions, Jewish Answers
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Minds
Some of the most fascinating conversations begin with a simple question. Why does Judaism teach this? Where did that tradition come from? Does it still have meaning today?
In this engaging six-week series, we’ll explore some of the most common, intriguing, and thought-provoking questions about Jewish life, belief, history, and practice. Drawing upon the Torah, Talmud, Chassidic teachings, and Jewish mysticism, each class will uncover the timeless wisdom behind familiar traditions and reveal the deeper ideas that have shaped Jewish life for thousands of years.
Whether you’re new to Jewish learning or simply curious to discover more, you’ll leave each session with fresh insights, meaningful perspectives, and a deeper appreciation for Judaism.
Also available on Zoom.
Register below for both in-person and Zoom attendance
Week 1 – Why do we believe that we have free-choice if G-d always knew what we would choose?
Week 2 – Why do we say Mazal Tov? Do we believe in luck?
Week 3 – Why must we be G-d-fearing? Isn’t fear a negative emotion? Isn’t love enough?
Week 4 – Why do we pray? Doesn’t G-d know what He is doing?
Week 5 – Why do Chassidim think it’s necessary to have a Rebbe?
Week 6 – Why does Jewish adulthood begin at age twelve for girls and thirteen for boys?
Available on Zoom
Speaker
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Rabbi Yisroel LevineDirector of Chabad of Oak ParkRabbi Yisroel Levine has been teaching Chassidic thought and Kabbalistic concepts for over twenty years. His ability to bring the deeply esoteric to the very practical has influenced and inspired hundreds who attend his popular classes and courses at the Academy. He and his wife Leah are the spiritual leaders of Chabad of Oak Park and are the proud parents of eight children and 7 grandchildren.
