Special Classes and Electives
Discover new and interesting classes developed by our faculty
Classes are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom:
- Thursdays 8:30-10:00am MT / 10:30-12:00pm ET (Class meets: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30)
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Each one of us lives in narratives that have been handed to us. This special course delves into the story called Democracy and its paradoxical empowerment and affirmation of both individual and communal rights and freedoms. What are the precedents to follow the “will of the people” that are found in Jewish sources from Biblical times to our modern era? What are the precedents for freedom of expression? Kabbalistic interpretation is in itself an example of the freedom to think differently, at times radically so, and to imagine what it ultimately means to be free.
Classes are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom:
- Tuesdays 11:00-12:30pm MT / 1:00-2:30pm ET (Class meets: April 9,16, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, and 11)
Instructor: Dr. David Sanders
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Musar offers a framework and a toolkit for translating the philosophical wisdom of kabbalah into a personalized, ongoing spiritual discipline. This course engages participants in the study and practice of “Counting the Omer,” an ancient tradition that frames the seven weeks between the holidays of Passover (celebrating the pursuit of freedom) to Shavuot (celebrating loving commitment) as daily and weekly spiritual discipline designed to achieve positive personal transformation. Join Rabbi Jamie on this journey through the sefirot of Kabbalah’s Tree of Life and the corresponding midot of Musar’s program for moral and spiritual growth.
Classes are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom:
- Wednesdays 10:30 – 12:00pm MT/ 12:30 – 2:00pm ET (Class meets: April 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5 – No class April 24th)
Instructor: Rabbi Jamie Arnold
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This series brings a spiritual-kabbalistic lens to the persistent, toxic, and highly contagious dis-ease of hatred directed against individuals and groups (rather than against falsehood and injustice). Together, we will work to develop ‘vaccines’ and other treatments for this contagion plaguing soul and society by doing a deep dive into the contemporary debate regarding antisemitism – hatred directed towards Jews, Judaism, and the existence of the Jewish State, Israel.
In the wake of the October 7th attack on Israel and the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, organizations like the ADL have tracked a dramatic and worrisome rise (upwards of 600%) in antisemitic incidents, especially rhetoric on the internet. But what is antisemitism? Why is there an active debate about how to define it? How can we distinguish between legitimate criticism of Israel and antisemitism? Are there effective ways to combat antisemitism (and other forms of hatred and discrimination)? And if so, what are they?
Instructor: Rabbi Jamie Arnold
The Zohar (Book of Radiance), authored in Spain in the 13th century, is the classic work of Kabbalah. It is a mystical interpretation of the Torah text. The authoritative translation of the Zohar from Aramaic to English took Daniel Matt eighteen years to complete (1998-2016). The Zohar is a tapestry of biblical interpretation, with radical use of metaphor and stories highlighting the saintly pursuits of the main characters. We will study passages from the Zohar which are most relevant to personal spiritual growth. The format of our study will alternate weekly between class and paired study (with guided questions and commentary).
Classes are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom
- Wednesdays 10:30-12:00pm MT / 12:30-2:00pm ET (Class meets: April 10, 17, May 1, 15, and 29)
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Join Melanie Gruenwald and Elizabeth Rosenblum for a monthly sound bath meditation at Kabbalah Experience. Melanie will create ritual and context around the theme of the Jewish month, and Elizabeth will lead us in healing meditation.
Most sessions will be around the new moon of each Jewish month.
Sessions will be in-person at Kabbalah Experience
All sessions will be held Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm:
Winter/ Spring Dates:
February 8
March 7
April 11
May 23
Cost: $27/ class; $100 for the series
