Special Classes and Electives

Discover new and interesting classes developed by our faculty

The national bestseller from one of our country’s most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons.
 
In a time of loneliness and isolation, social rupture and alienation, what will it take to mend our broken hearts and rebuild our society?
Sharon Brous—a leading American rabbi—makes the case that the spiritual work of our time, as instinctual as it is counter-cultural, is to find our way to one other in celebration, in sorrow, and in solidarity. To show up for each other in moments of joy and pain, vulnerability and possibility, to invest in relationships of shared purpose and build communities of care. 
 
Integrating the wisdom of Kabbalah into the text, we will explore this book and its lessons to manifest greater connection and meaning in our lives.
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)

Instructor: Melanie Gruenwald

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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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Going to the next level of dream interpretation, we apply a Kabbalistic frame to reveal how our dreams connect us with our life purpose. Students present their dreams and identify unrealized opportunities for making their life more meaningful.

Classes are offered in-person and virtually through Zoom:
  • Tuesdays 2:00-3:30pm MT / 4:00-5:30pm ET (Class meets: April 9,16, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, and 11))

Instructor: David Sanders

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What is Music?  Why is sound and music so central to practically all known cultural and spiritual traditions? What is the connection between music and prayer?  Between music and community-building? How can music help us add even more meaning to our lives and joyous awareness to our souls?

Explore these and other questions in a special three-week series with Rabbi Jamie, who will draw both from his own study and experience as a musician as well as Joey Wesineberg’s book “the Torah of Music.”

Rabbi Jamie Arnold will offer two three-session workshops. Sign up for either workshop series or for both.
Classes are offered in-person at Congregation Beth Evergreen and virtually through Zoom:
  • Sundays 6:30-8:00pm MT / 8:30-10:00pm ET (Class meets: April 14, 21, and 28)
  • Sundays 6:30-8:00pm MT / 8:30-10:00pm ET (Class meets: TBA)

Instructor: Rabbi Jamie Arnold

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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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    Ten Plagues? Ten commandments? Ten sefirot in the tree of life? Tons of tens in Torah! Why ten? What are the powers of ten and why does it matter?

    An exploration of the significance of the number ten in Torahmidrashic tradition, and modern life.

    This class is offered in-person and virtually through Zoom:
    Wednesdays 9:00-10:30am MT/ 11:00-12:30pm 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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    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
    • Mondays 12:15-1:45pm MT / 2:15-3:45pm ET (Class meets: April 8, 22, May 6, 20, and June 3) 
    • Wednesdays 10:30-12:00pm MT / 12:30-2:00pm ET (Class meets: April 10, 17, May 1, 15, and 29)

      Instructor: Dr. David Sanders

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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

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