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Ancient Tales Reveal Answers to the Greatest Mysteries of Life!
The Talmud is now being made public for all those who were curious but thought it beyond them.
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present Curious Tales of the Talmud: Finding Yourself in the Legends of the Talmud, the institute’s new six-session Spring 2013 course that will begin during the week of April 21.
The Jewish Learning Institute of Northern Virginia will conduct the six course sessions at 7:30pm on Monday night, April 22 at the Chabad Community Campus. 3939 Prince William Drive, Fairfax. And Tuesday night April 23 at the Hampton Inn. 435 Herndon Parkway, Herndon.
Come explore the mystical dimension of the Talmud called the Aggadah, to uncover profound wisdom from some of the zaniest and most epic legends you’ll ever encounter, This is a chance for the public to unravel layers of personal meaning from texts not usually available to non-scholars.
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In Curious Tales of the Talmud, participants will encounter legends of gargantuan sea monsters, impossible feats, anthropomorphisms, and riddles that challenge the foundations of the Jewish faith. In deciphering the meaning behind these strange episodes, students will discover secrets containing profound insights into the meaning of life.
Whether you are fascinated by the Talmud and Jewish mysticism, or whether you are seeking a fun and meaningful experience, you won’t want to miss this course. The material is as relevant as ever, promising to deepen the way we understand ourselves, our universe, and our relationships with the people we love.
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Like all JLI programs, Curious Tales of the Talmud is designed to appeal to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship.
Interested students may call 703. 426. 1980 or visit www.myJLI.com for registration and other course-related information.
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JLI, the adult education branch of Chabad Lubavitch, offers programs in more than 600 U.S. cities and in numerous foreign locations, including Australia, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela. More than 260,000 students have attended JLI classes since the organization was founded in 1998.