The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI), the premier provider of adult Jewish education, is offering an antidote to cabin fever.
As hundreds of thousands of people enter quarantine in the U.S., Israel, and around the world, JLI is offering one of its most popular courses online, free of charge.
Wrestling with Faith—a six-part series that tackles the fears and doubts that challenge us—will be broadcasted LIVE on Facebook. The lectures will be accompanied by multimedia slides and video, as well as a downloadable student textbook for a complete multisensory learning experience.
Beginning March 16, the lessons will be broadcasted on Monday and Thursday for three weeks at 8:00 p.m. EST.
The course will be taught by one of JLI’s celebrated instructors, Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein, rabbi of The Shul at Newtown and Director of the Jay Michael Swartz Jewish Learning Academy in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE A LINK AND ALERTS FOR EACH CLASS.
See the full schedule below.
Lesson 1
Monday, March 16, 8:00–9:15 p.m. EST
Believing In G-d
What is G-d? Can’t I live perfectly well without Him? Why do I need G-d in my life?
Lesson 2
Thursday, March 19, 8:00–9:15 p.m. EST
Does G-d Really Care?
Many particulars of Jewish observance seem trivial and interfere with the way I’d like to live. Does G-d really appreciate every small mitzvah?
Lesson 3
Monday, March 23, 8:00–9:15 p.m. EST
Jewish Beliefs Seem Outdated
Sometimes Judaism seems to espouse outmoded beliefs. Why is there the need to classify Jews as a “chosen nation,” and why are designated gender roles necessary?
Lesson 4
Thursday, March 26, 8:00–9:15 p.m. EST
A Good G-d Who Does Bad Things
How can we reconcile G-d’s intimate and caring presence in our lives with the occurrence of suffering and tragedy?
Lesson 5
Monday, March 30, 8:00–9:15 p.m. EST
Are Religion and Science at Odds?
Can a scientifically-oriented person embrace beliefs that cannot be empirically proven? How do we understand the Bible’s account of the Creation of the world in light of compelling evidence for the theory of evolution and the age of the universe?
Lesson 6
Thursday, April 2, 8:00–9:15 p.m. EST
How Can I Relate to a G-d I Cannot See?
Can a finite human have an intimate relationship with an infinite G-d? If it is indeed possible, where do I start?
JLI will also broadcast an exclusive three-part course by internationally renowned scholar Shimona Tzukernik. Details to follow.
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