New Season Starting The Women's Torah Studies program brings you the tradition of classical Jewish learning in a series of enticing weekly classes. Each class introduces ideas and issues from the current weekly Torah portion and, through discussion and debate, creates a meaningful connection between the timeless wisdom of the Torah and modern-day living. WEDNESDAYS, 3 - 4 PM VIA ZOOM Zoom Meeting ID: 845 5534 4515 Passcode: chabad Class is taught by Rebbitzen Nechama Prus ![]() Wednesday, May 7 2025 “I Jew. You Jew. I Love You” Learning to Love Even the Difficult Relatives We’re commanded to love every Jew as ourselves—but how is that realistic? This class uncovers the Torah’s strategy for cultivating genuine love through action and through learning Rabbi Akiva’s insight: We’re not just a nation; we’re a family. ![]() Wednesday, May 14 2025 Rewriting Who You Are Real Change Can—and Should!—Be Uncomfortable True goodness isn’t only about following your instincts—it’s about reshaping them. The Torah’s mitzvot of giving don’t just teach generosity; they force us to break our natural tendencies, surrender control, and give even when it’s uncomfortable. This class explores why real growth means going beyond what feels right and learning to do what is right. ![]() Wednesday, May 21 2025 When Regret Falls Short The Value of Imperfect Repentance Is repentance still meaningful if we expect to falter again? This class explores the Torah’s nuanced view of partial repentance, showing how even imperfect regret holds value and can restore our discomfort with sin. ![]() Wednesday, May 28 2025 Timeless Truths in Torah Why the Torah’s Teachings Never Expire At first glance, some of the Torah’s teachings may seem outdated or irrelevant. But beneath their physical application lies an eternal spiritual truth. Explore how the Torah speaks across generations, revealing timeless lessons about the alignment of Heaven and earth and the enduring relevance of its wisdom in every age. ![]() Wednesday, June 4 2025 Similar, Yet So Different How a Fixed Text Reflects Our Changing Hearts Jewish prayer is communal and fixed, but how can the same words express our unique and shifting needs? This class explores the Torah’s secret to personalizing collective prayer: by investing it with our individual experiences and emotions. ![]() Wednesday, June 11 2025 Love Letters to G‑d When Doing a Mitzvah Feels Too Good to Miss Why do Jews celebrate doing mitzvot: duty, tradition, or something deeper? This class explores the joy of fulfilling G‑d’s will, inspired by those who refused to miss the Paschal offering. Discover how each mitzvah delights G‑d and transforms our Judaism ![]() Wednesday, June 18 2025 Stronger than Angels Why We Can Thrive Where Even Giants Failed The spies feared that materialism would overwhelm the Jewish people, just as it had corrupted the fallen angels. But Caleb saw things differently. This class explores why our souls are stronger than angels—and how we can embrace the physical world without losing our spiritual identity. ![]() Wednesday, June 25 2025 Love Every Jew, No Exceptions Why Even the Wicked Deserve Our Love Is there ever an exception to the mitzvah of loving your fellow Jew? This class explores Moses’s remarkable love for Dathan and Abiram—his lifelong adversaries—and what it teaches about seeing beyond faults to the hidden goodness in every Jew ![]() Wednesday, July 2 2025 The Power of Letting Go Forgiveness, Healing, and the Path to True Unity es forgiveness mean withholding punishment, or does it require something deeper? This class explores Moses’s response to the people’s rebellion, revealing that true forgiveness restores unity and helps others heal—just as G‑d does for us. ![]() Wednesday, July 9 2025 The Strength to Surrender Why Letting Go Is the Ultimate Power Strength is often seen as control, but Judaism defines it as surrendering to something greater. Balaam’s prophecy likens the Jewish people to unshakable mountains, rooted in ancestral strength. This class explores why true power lies in self-sacrifice and choosing holiness over convenience. Beth Menachem Chabad
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