Holocaust

Real To Reel - Carparti: 50 Miles, 50 Years - Holocaust Council of MetroWest - Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Campus, Whippany. A man returns to the hometown he left in the Carpathian Mountains during World War II to bring a Torah to his boyhood synagogue. Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm. For more information call 973-929-33194 or email holocaustcouncil@ujcnj.org.

Philosophy/Theology

Jewish Mysticism - In this course we will examine selected classical Midrash (Narrative interpretations on the Bible) and learn about Rabbinic mystical issues and beliefs. Instructor: Rabbi Steven Bayar.
Thursday mornings 
10:00 am - 11:00 am.
Free; No registration required.
Location & Sponsor: Congregation B'nai Israel (M).

Kabbalah, Introduction to the Zohar- A pre-Lurianic study of the original introduction to the Kabbalah with an emphasis on understanding the secrets necessary to uncover the Kabalistic approach to the mysteries of Judaism.  This class will be presented in English from a direct translation of the Aramaic text.  Instructor: Rabbi Aaron Kriegel.
Mondays at 10:00 AM; Wednesdays at 4:20 PM
Free; No registration required.
Location & Sponsor: Cong. Beth Ahm of West Essex.

Lessons in Tanya - Chabad Chassidus is an all-embracing world outlook which sees the Jew's central purpose as a unifying link between the Creator and His world. Written by the Alter Rebbe, Tanya is the central text of Chabad Chassidus. Instruc­tor:  Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz.
Mon-Fri Every weekday
After 8:00 am Schacharis Minyan 8:45 am for 15 minutes.
Free; registration not required.
Location & Sponsor: Lub. Center of Essex County.

Chasidic Discourse - This class is not your average lesson. It's actually quite an intense experience - more like a spiritual journey. Instructor: Rabbi Moshe Herson, Dean of the Rabbinical College of America.
Saturdays              Every Shabbos morning
8:30 am.
Free; registration not required.
Location & Sponsor: Lubavitch Center of Essex County.

Every Week Kabbalah - Tune up the engine of your soul. Using the template of the Kabbalists, this course will provide tools for powering your personality for maximum perfor­mance and efficiency. You'll learn how to restore balance and meaning to your life. Instructor: Rabbi Avraham Bechor.
Mondays               Every week
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
Free; registration not required.
Location & Sponsor: Jewish Learning Institute of Morris County.