Daily Tanya/ Chassidut
Rabbi Sholom Brodt Sunday- Friday 7:30am-8:00am (men and women)
Many consider our Daily Tanya/Chassidut class as their daily spiritual bread. Known as “The Book of the Average Man,” the Tanya’s teachings inspires and guides our early risers in discovering God from within. Learning Chassidut early in the morning is one of the best ways to get your mind geared towards manifesting spirituality throughout the rest of your day. We are currently studying the second book of Tanya: Sha’ar Hayichud V’ha’emuna-The Portal of Unification and Faith.
free of charge

Reb Shlomo’s Teachings  
Rabbi Sholom Brodt Sunday-Thursday 12:30-1:30pm (men and women)
I once asked Reb Shlomo how he would identify his teachings, and he said,
“From the Heart to the Heart” During the months of Elul and Tishrei we will be studying R’ Shlomo’s teachings on the High Holidays.  In this class we use a Hebrew text, which we translate as we go along.  The class is given in English.  It is highly recommended to attend on  a daily basis, however it is even worthwhile to drop in to single classes.
30 shekels per class or 100 shekels weekly (5 classes)

Transformation – Making  Real and Lasting Changes
Rebbetzin Rochel Rena Silber  – not currently offered (women only)

This shiur really sets the tone of the week by helping us connect to the Parsha with deep insights. Treat yourself and your soul to Leah’s wonderful and inspiring shiurim.
30 shekels per class

Torah Alive – Finding Relevance in Torah for Each Day
Rabbi Simcha Hochbaum   (men and women)  not currently offered

We will delve into the teachings of the Chassidic Masters [Netivot Shalom (Slonim), Ishbitz and others] for inspiration and guidance as we move through the seasons of our soul and the weekly Torah readings.  Topics to be covered include: Ahavat Yisrael, Emunah, Bitachon, Ahavat and Yirat Hashem, Kiddush Hashem, Simcha, Tefillah, Eretz Yisrael and Geulah.   Classes will be enhanced by the teachings, songs and stories of R’Shlomo Carelbach zt”l.

Shir HaShirim, The Song of Songs
Yehudis Golshevsky  (women only)  not currently offered

Rebbe Nachman taught that all healing is to be found within Shir HaShirim, especially when it is recited in the pre-dawn hour, and it is truly the Holy of Holies, containing all of the history of the Jewish people and all of our yearning for redemption. We focus on Rashi, Targum, the Tzror HaMor, the Vilna Gaon, Rebbe Nachman’s teachings, and other delights for the soul. It is a great pleasure to be able to recite Shir Hashirim and have some understanding of what is said.

Come and join in the study of the Song of Songs with Yehudis.  Deepen your understanding of G-d’s love letter to the Jewish people, and our love letter to Him.  Allow the text of Shir Hashirim to open up for you in a way that is entirely fresh.

35 shekels per class

Halacha in Depth
Rav Dovid Fink Wednesdays  11:10am – 12:15 pm (women only)

One of the leading halachic teachers of our time, Rav David Fink draws on a vast store of knowledge to offer us a worldwide social and historical perspective on various topics, based on issues raised by women in the class.  Gain a broad and deep understanding of the halachic process and its development, on topics ranging from kashrut to Shabbat, from blessings to medical halacha, from financial issues to prayer, and everything in between.  Rav Fink does not simply give over the halacha, but instead reveals the process behind it, thereby empowering us to better understand our own religious choices.

The following topics will be covered in the upcoming Elul and winter semesters:

Kabbala vs. Halacha
The teachings of the Zohar and the great mystics at times conflict with the Talmud and other halachic sources. We will examine the principle rabbinic sources dealing with such conflict and analyse them.

Tzedaka
Charity is a mitsva of immense importance. How much should you give?  To whom should you give it?  May one give charity to non-Jews or accept charity from them?  Is it correct to publicize donors? Is it correct to accept charity in order to learn Torah?

Humane Treatment of Animals
Halacha prohibits Tsaar Baalei Chayyim (causing unnecessary pain to animals). We will examine the principle rabbinic sources dealing with this prohibition and analyse them in terms of contemporary practice.

Alternative Medicine
The Torah commands us to guard our health. We will survey the approaches of the great halachic authorities to alternative medical therapies, analyzing the writings of the great rabbis who approve of and those who reject alternative therapies.

Chassidic Insights on the Weekly Parsha
Rabbi Sholom Brodt Wednesdays 8:30pm-9:45pm (men and women)

Study of the weekly parsha and its relationship to our personal lives from the perspectives of the Chassidic Masters.
free of charge

Secrets of Shabbos
Emuna Witt Halevi Thursdays 9:30am-10:45am (women only)

To discover the essence and bliss of Shabbos, join Emuna Witt Halevi as she delves into Secrets of Shabbos (and lots more secrets).  Featuring teachings from Reb Shlomo, Rebbe Nachman, Holy Slonimer Rebbes, Sfas Emes, and more!
30 shekels per class