This class is open to all men and is held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:15 PM-7:00 PM at the shul, 7103 Mumford Ct., Dallas, TX 75252. There is no cost for the class.
The Talmud is arguably one of the most enigmatic texts known to humankind. Part religious laws, part wise saying, and part stories, it presents the beliefs and views of learned Jewish sages of antiquity, which would lead anyone unfamiliar with its contents to believe that whatever it had to say would be out-of-date and hardly relevant today. But quite the opposite is true. Contained in this ancient text is guidance for living a wholesome, fulfilling life that resonates as well today as it did centuries ago. Studying it requires honing one’s way of thinking and reasoning, and is invaluable for learning how to organize thoughts and prioritize many facets of life.
What the Talmud has to say has challenged and delighted scholars throughout the centuries, and it continues to do so today. No less a personality than Albert Einstein, when asked near his death in 1955 what he would do differently if he were to start his life all over again, responded without hesitation, “I would study the Talmud.”
When people talk about studying the Talmud, they don’t say they’re reading it, as the Talmud isn’t meant to be read. Instead, it’s meant to be learned. Traditionally, learning the Talmud took place with the help of a teacher, almost always with a rabbi.
Master teacher, Rabbi Yaakov Rich of Congregation Toras Chaim will help you navigate the sea of Talmud by exposing the participants to relevant historical background facts and full explanations for the topic at hand so the material is fully understood by all who attend. You will learn vocabulary, syntax and techniques in analysis. You will then be able to take control of your learning and create concrete goals in Torah study for yourself. You will remember what you learn and even be able to teach.
This class is open to all men and is held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:15 PM-7:00 PM at the shul, 7103 Mumford Ct., Dallas, TX 75252. There is no cost for the class.
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