FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Coral Gables)— This winter, Chabad in Coral Gables will offer Decoding the Talmud, a new six-session course by the acclaimed Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). The course aims to demystify the intricate world of the Talmud, the monumental classic that has shaped Jewish learning for centuries.
Despite being one of the most essential texts in Judaism, many Jews struggle to explain what the Talmud really is. When asked about the Talmud, they find themselves at a loss for a clear answer. For a new learner, the Talmud can be intimidating and inaccessible, remaining a closed book for the masses.
Decoding the Talmud aims to change that.
Beginning on Wednesday, February 5th, 7:30 PM at 1827 Ponce de Leon Blvd, students will meet its main characters, explore its dynamic history, and engage in authentic Talmudic study. They will learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decipher the text of this 1,500-year-old work and discover how it has survived and thrived, continuing to fill Jewish study halls to this day.
As Dr. Leib Moscovitz, Professor of Talmud at Bar Ilan University, explains, the course addresses a critical need: “The Talmud is a difficult work, one which is extremely different from modern works of the law, yet at the same time, it has exerted a decisive influence on Jewish life and practice throughout the generations.”
Dr. Moscovitz further highlights the importance of this course: “Decoding the Talmud seeks to open the door to this remarkable work for students of all ages and backgrounds. As such, it makes an educational contribution of the highest importance for anyone who is and who should be interested in understanding and appreciating the Talmud.”
“The Talmud is the beating heart of Jewish scholarship—maddening, fascinating, even addictive. It's a world of self-contained logic where questions are more important than answers, and no premise goes unchallenged.” Rabbi Shmuel Phillips, author of Talmud Reclaimed, noted, “The chance to partake in an introductory course in Talmudic literacy is an opportunity that should be grasped with great enthusiasm!”
The course will be offered in-person as well as over Zoom. Sign-in information will be provided upon enrollment.
Interested students may call 305-490-7572 or visit ChabadGables.com/JLI for registration and for other course-related information.
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JLI offers programs in eleven languages at over 900 locations across the U.S. and various countries worldwide. More than 400,000 students have attended JLI classes since we were founded in 1998. JLI uses cutting-edge pedagogical techniques to create content that communicates Jewish teachings, observances, and history to Jewish audiences of all backgrounds and affiliations, across a wide range of formats and media.
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