Special Classes and Electives
Discover new and interesting classes developed by our faculty
This course offers natural progression for advanced students: A weekly partnership study program with group learning and discussion facilitated by Dr. David Sanders. We will use as a text a book that is in David’s opinion the deepest and most accessible book on Kabbalah in English—Allen Afterman’s Kabbalah and Consciousness.
Course Schedule:
- Monday meetings: Sept 12, Oct 3, Oct 24 and November 14 12:30-1:45pm MT/ 2:30-3:45pm ET
- Wednesday meetings: Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 2 and Nov 16 10:30 -11:45am MT/ 12:30-2:30pm ET
Instructor: David Sanders
What is creativity? How and why is it cultivated? Tapping traditional and contemporary textual sources and Human resources, we will study and experiment with practices designed to access our untapped creative potential. This is a deep dive into the Sefirah of Binah. No prior experience in Kabbalah or sense of yourself as an artist is necessary. The series will feature guest artists, poets, and song-writers.
This class is held weekly:
- Fridays 9/16 – 11/17 9:30-10:45am MT / 11:30-12:45pm ET
Instructor: Rabbi Jamie Arnold
“And He took him outside and said, ‘Now look toward the heavens, and count the stars, if you are able to count them.’ And He said to him, ‘So shall your descendants be.’” (Genesis 15:5). For generations, people have looked to the night sky for answers. Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Entire mythological narratives have blossomed from the rise and fall of the Sun, the waxing and the waning of the Moon, and the shapes of the constellations. Jewish traditions are no exception.
Course Schedule:
Tuesdays 9/13 -12/13 10am-11:15am MT/ 12-1:15pm ET (Class will not be held Sept 27, Oct 11 and 18)
Instructor: Luke Colaciello and Elisa Robyn
Mussar is a path of contemplative practices and exercises that help you become aware of the habit patterns that stop you from fulfilling you fullest potential. Through your study of Mussar you identify and refine your character traits. While Mussar has its own language and integrity, it has many parallels teachings to Kabbalah. If you have never heard of Mussar here is your opportunity to learn its practical wisdom from a master teacher.
This class is held weekly:
- Wednesdays 9/14 – 11/30 (No Class 10/5) 10:30 – 11:45am MT/ 12:30 – 1:45pm ET
Instructor: Rabbi Jamie Arnold
Beyond the realms of Jewish sacred stories, Hassidic tales, and folktales, the Mystical Tales are a compelling and deep genre which can open spirit and soul to deep visions, dreams, imaginings and mystical spiritual truths. Come on a journey of revealing and revelation, where the Jewish mystical realm comes to full life in extraordinary tales from throughout time and place
This class is held weekly:
- Thursdays 9/15-11/17 10:15-11:30am MT / 12:15 -1:30pm ET
Instructor: Cherie Karo Schwartz