Correspondence CoursesNATIONALLiberator.IEver wish you could spend yourtime <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> mean<strong>in</strong>gful<strong>in</strong>tellectual pursuits? Would youlike to broaden your educationalsphere and understand<strong>in</strong>g ofJudaism <strong>in</strong> a low-stressenvironment, and correspond witha Rabbi or student to answer yourquestions? Well,there’s good news!Aleph is offer<strong>in</strong>g several new andpreviously offered correspondencecourses. Notonlywillyouf<strong>in</strong>dthesecourses to be <strong>in</strong>tellectuallystimulat<strong>in</strong>g, but you will learnth<strong>in</strong>gs about Jewish customs andyour heritage that will <strong>in</strong>spire andeven surprise you! Please reviewthe list of courses on offer and send<strong>in</strong> your application on the nextpage.<strong>New</strong> from the Jewish Learn<strong>in</strong>gInstitute!The Kabbalah of CharacterThis course is designed tohelp you understand theunique mix of qualities thatdef<strong>in</strong>e your <strong>in</strong>dividuality.Draw<strong>in</strong>g on theorganizational structure of theKabbalah, this course exam<strong>in</strong>es thenature of the human soul created <strong>in</strong> theimage of G-d. The student will learnstrategies for mak<strong>in</strong>g character changesthat are last<strong>in</strong>g and real.This course requires access to a cassette orCDplayer.<strong>New</strong>fromAleph!The Bible for theClueless but CuriousDesigned to teach and enterta<strong>in</strong> boththe beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g bible student as well asthe advanced one, this class expla<strong>in</strong>s theTorah’s stories and lessons <strong>in</strong> a new, easyto read,and exit<strong>in</strong>g approach. This classchronicles the events <strong>in</strong> all 5 books of theTorah, while also expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g theirrelevance to today’s day and age.<strong>New</strong>fromAleph!TanyaF<strong>in</strong>ally,a class <strong>in</strong> Chassidicphilosophy! This coursedraws material fromespecially relevantchapters ofTanya. TheTanya was written<strong>in</strong> the 17th century by Rabbi ShneurZalman of Liadi, also known as The AlterRebbe. Chapters of the Tanya, on whichChassidic philosophy is based, arestudied. This course focuses specificallyon the common brotherhood of all <strong>Jews</strong>,highlight<strong>in</strong>g the importance of car<strong>in</strong>gfor one another. The student will alsolearn Chasidic perspectives ofdepression and the tools to overcome it<strong>in</strong> their own lives.JLI:Beyond Never Aga<strong>in</strong>Be<strong>in</strong>g offered a second time <strong>in</strong>a row, this class exploresaltruism, anti-Semitism, theexistence of evil and thesearch for mean<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the faceof suffer<strong>in</strong>g. Students willlearn about the importance of belief <strong>in</strong>G-d even through difficult times. Theywill f<strong>in</strong>d tools for the empowerment oftheir own lives and outlooks <strong>in</strong> thiscourse.This course requires access to a cassette orCDplayer.Kosher for the Clueless but CuriousIncorporat<strong>in</strong>g a lifestyle change such askeep<strong>in</strong>g kosher can be daunt<strong>in</strong>g at firstglance. Never fear! This course teachesthe aspir<strong>in</strong>g student about Kashrut fromthe ground up. This is a perfect choicefor the student who wants to know moreabout what it means to keep Kosher andwhy it is important. Additionally, thiscourse strives to help students of alllevels and backgrounds f<strong>in</strong>dcomfortable levels of observance fortheir situation.My PrayerPrayer allows humans to connect withthe <strong>in</strong>f<strong>in</strong>itely powerful creator of theuniverse. This class teaches the basics ofJewish prayer and expla<strong>in</strong>s its mean<strong>in</strong>gsby follow<strong>in</strong>g the text <strong>in</strong> the Siddur(prayer book). <strong>For</strong> both the experiencedand those who are just learn<strong>in</strong>g,this classhelps broaden the understand<strong>in</strong>gs of aperson’s connection to G-d. Additionally,this course strengthens the student’sgratitude for the multitude ofk<strong>in</strong>dnesses that G-d does for all of Hiscreations.Jewish Liv<strong>in</strong>gThis course is based on a study of theShulchan Aruch. The Shulchan Aruch is aholy book which teaches the laws ofdaily liv<strong>in</strong>g as a Jew. This is a lengthycourse which expla<strong>in</strong>s the lawsconcern<strong>in</strong>g all aspects of life, such asdaily rout<strong>in</strong>e, bless<strong>in</strong>gs on foods andevents, Holiday and Shabbatobservance, prayers, giv<strong>in</strong>g Tzedakah,affix<strong>in</strong>g a Mezuzah, and donn<strong>in</strong>g Tefill<strong>in</strong>.The dedicated student will ga<strong>in</strong> muchfrom this reward<strong>in</strong>g course <strong>in</strong> his or herdaily liv<strong>in</strong>g and practice of Mitzvot.These courses are designed to help youlearn more about your Jewish identity.We look forward to hear<strong>in</strong>g from you.Once your application is processed, youwill be sent the first part of the course,with question sheets to fill out for eachlesson. These question sheets will beanswered by a designated volunteerrabbi or student with whom you willcorrespond. Subsequent lessons will besent to you each time we receive yourcompleted question sheets. In this way,you will be able to complete the course atyour own pace. If you are unable to payfor the postage to mail <strong>in</strong> your questionsheets, please let us know and we will doour best to help you (envelopes areprovided). The courses themselves arefree. Youmayenroll<strong>in</strong>anytwocoursesatone time. Please be sure to fill out allparts of the application form on the nextpage. If you apply for a course thatrequiresaCDorcassetteplayer,pleasebesure to make your selection on the form.Thank you for your participation, andenjoyyourstudies!30VOL. XII NO. 1ELUL 5767-TISHREI 5768 / FALL 200730
NATIONAL .ILiberatorCorrespondence Course ApplicationMail Course Registration to:The Aleph InstituteAttn: Correspondence Courses9540 Coll<strong>in</strong>s AveSurfside, FL 33154VOL. XII NO. 131 ELUL 5767-TISHREI 5768 / FALL 200731
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