Register Here     JEC-U Spring 2013
Mondays:        May 20          I   June  3, 10, 17

Wednesdays:  May 22, 29    I   June  5, 12, 19

Thursdays:      May 23, 30    I   June  6, 13, 20

All classes are held at Reunion - 38 W. 13th St. (between 5th & 6th Ave.)

Questions: rivka@jeconline.com or 646-486-0470 

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MONDAYS

Trending in TorahCourse: Trending in Torah
Description: Find out which topics are trending in the weekly Torah portion and enjoy an open and interactive forum with group discussions.
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm over dinner.

Credits: 3 Credits
Instructor: Eli Babich

Course: That's SO me!
Self-awareness with a sense of humor

Description:
We all have a "friend" who's insecure, self-centered, obsessed with
fear, defensive and more. This brand new series will give you clear insight into Modern Psychology through clips of Larry David, Steve Carell, Woody Allen and more of your favorite clip show characters. Laughing is the first step towards curing.
Half TED talk, Half Clip-show. Whole clarity.

Time: Dinner 6:45, discussion groups begin at 7:15, followed by a short talk (think TED.com) from R'Z (till 8:30PM).
Credits: 6 Credits
Instructor: Rabbi Zalmen Mindell, Ari Soshtain, Tali Septimus & Asher Weinberger

WEDNESDAYS

Portion ControlCourse: Portion Control
Description: Jewish people throughout the world study one portion of the Torah per week. Join your Jewish brothers and sisters and get with the times. R’ Ari will lead a fascinating discussion about how each week’s portion relates to everyday life.
Time: 7:45am (Breakfast served)
Credits: 3 Credits
Instructor: Ari Soshtain


Course
:  Kosher Style
Description: What makes something Kosher?  Is kosher healthier?  How do I make my kitchen kosher?  What’s the deal with all the kosher symbols?  Come to this five part series and learn all the ins-and-outs about the world of kosher.
Time: Dinner 6:30pm, class begins 7:15pm
Credits
: 3 Credits
Instructors:  Eli Babich

Course:  Jewish Culture+Leisure
Description:
Are you a foodie or a fashionista? Do you love music and art? Join us for a lively discussion about where the Torah mentions comedy, music and food and how these items relate to modern Jewish life.
Time:
Dinner 6:30pm, class begins 7:15pm
Credits:
3 Credits
Instructors:
Lawrence Hajioff & Elimelech Blumstein


Course: The Kabbalah of the Hebrew Letters
Description: Kabbalah teaches us that the hebrew letters are the DNA of creation. Learn the spiritual and mystical meanings behind the aleph-bet that makes Hebrew a language like no other.
Time: 8:15pm
Credits: 3 Credits
Instructor: Asher Weinberger

The Art of HappinessCourse: The Art of Happiness
Description: Join R’ Greene as he discusses how we can maintain and deepen the level of happiness in our lives.
Time: 8:15pm
Credits: 3 Credits
Instructor: R’ Moshe Greene

 

THURSDAYS


Course:  Trending in Torah
Description: Find out which topics are trending in the weekly Torah portion and enjoy an open and interactive forum with group discussions.
Time
: 1pm - Lunch Served
Credits: 3 Credits
Instructors: Eli Babich

 

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