The Abenaim Program for
Jewish Literacy
Spnosred by Yoni (DMD '05) and Sarah Abnaim in honor of their parents Salomon and Dina Abenaim, Zevi and Rebecca Isseroff who have instilled within them a love for Torah.
Lubavitch House at Penn offers a very stimulating and intriguing forum for open exploration through Jewish study. Whether individual or group discussion sessions are your thing, or perhaps a more formal setting, we provide all possibilities.
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- Women of the Bible -
What did they do before Prada?
A discussion based 5 part series on their lives and possible relevance to ours.
For women only. Light Refreshments.
Date: Wednesdays, 8-9pm
Begins Jan. 27th
To register Click here
Location: Lubavitch House, 4037 Pine Street
Cost: $18
Instructor: Nechama Haskelevich
Sinai Scholars, now offered at over 35 campuses across the country, has met with overwhelming popularity on Penn’s campus.
With an innovative program of study, activities and national networking, the Sinai Scholars Society offers a fresh and exciting context for Jewish life and learning on university campuses.
Requirements & perks:
For more information Contact Contact Rabbi Levi Haskelevich or apply online.
Student Coordinator: Ben Levine
Registration for Spring 2010 is now open!
www.SinaiScholars.com
Talmud Study
Date: Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30pm (Spring 2010 semester Schedule)
Location: Haskelevich's residence, 4211 Sansom Street
We are studying the Sanhedrin tractate in the Schottenstein bi-lingual edition. Therefore no knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic is required. This class is open to all levels.
The Talmud is the central text of Judaism; it is a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to everything from Jewish law to ethics, customs to history, folklore to biblical interpretation, mysticism and everything in between. Complied between c. 200-500 CE it is compendium of Judaism's Oral Law and wisdom and the basis of Jewish thinking in the past two thousand years.
‘Opening the Talmud’ often proves to be a daunting task for many, but here at Lubavitch we are offering you the opportunity to open it with friends and fellow grad students. Come and enjoy great discussion over Talmudic passages. You owe it to yourself to take advantage of this opportunity.
“Opening the Talmud” will meet regularly on Wednesdays 8-9pm at Lubavitch House 4037 Pine Street.
Give it a try and see if it will keep bringing you back. Take a step to become a more knowledgeable Jew!
For more information contact Rabbi Levi at rabbi@pobox.upenn.edu
Instructor: Rabbi Levi Haskelevich
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"Chassidus"; Jewish mysticism on seasonal topics.
Classic Chasdidic discourses from a variety of sources including the Torah Ohr and Likkutei Torah by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi on a variety of topics. this group class/discussion enable the novice and seasoned alike to plumb the shining depths of Chassidic philosolphy.
Date: Thursday nights 11:15pm,
Location: Rodin College House, 3nd Floor Lounge
Requirements: 4.0 GPA, 40 years of age, 40 fasts, Mastry of 40 Talmudic tractates and no enjoyment of physical pleasures... ok, just kidding. A genuine thirst for Jewish spirituality and an inerest in doing some advanced study of Chassidic and Kabbalistic literature. This class is open to everyone.
Instructor: Rabbi Levi Haskelevich
Contact: Ariel Fisher or Andrew Kener
Mysticsim 101; a basic work of Jewish mysticism. Get to know your soul. This class will shed new light on you, and the world around you.
Date: Shabbat afternoon, one hour before nightfall.
Location: Lubavitch House
Requirements: No knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic is required, just a genuine thirst for Jewish spirituality and growth. This class is open to all levels of study.
Instructor: Rabbi Levi Haskelevich
Contact: Anderw Kener
DATES FOR SPRING 2010 ARE BEING PLANNED.
Acheiving Integrity;Torah Studies for the Workplace.
Housing Crisis, Credit Crunch, Maket Crashes...
Learn how to balance profit and principles. Discover the Torah's version of Capitalism. Explore the true meaning of making money.
All sessions will take place in Huntsman Hall, F96 and a
Free Kosher lunch will be served.
Dates:
1. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 12-1:20pm - Compassionate Capitalism
2. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 12-1:20pm -Careful Communications
3. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 12-1:20pm - Head Hunting
4. Wednesday, March. 4, 12-1:20pm - Jewish Work Ethic
Instructor: Rabbi Levi Haskelevich
Contact: Dan Turgel
Sepharadic Torah Study
Date: TBA
Location: Student's apartment. Dinner is usually served.
Requirements: Must be Sephardic, Latin American or admirer.
Instructor: Rabbi Ephraim Levin
Hebrew Reading
Has not yet commenced.
Date: TBD (Apply by clicking the link below and select what times work for you).
Location: Lubavitch House
Spring 2009
We are organizing beginner Hebrew lessons for a small group of people interested in learning (i) how to read Hebrew and (ii) beginning level Hebrew language/conversation. Lessons will be 1 hour long. If you are interested, please complete the application form and we will get back to you. Begins in February.
Tought by:
If you are interested please email us at rabbi@pobox.upenn.edu
Apply Here
Teffilin bagel brunch.
Wrap Teffilin and enjoy discussion over Bagels and Lox.
Dates: Selected Sundays at noon.
Fall 2009:
November 1st: 12pm
December 6th: 12pm
Location: Lubavitch House
Requirements: No Tefflin or knowledge of "how to" is necessary.
Contact: Andrew Kener
If you are interested in beginning to lay Tefflin daily and would like financial assitance in purchasing a pair, please contact us.
Fireside Chat
Date: Thursdays, 8:00-9:00pm
Location: Alpha Epsilon Pi (204 N. 34th St)
Fireside Chat; Chips and salsa, a discussion on any given Jewish topic of interest. Ask all the questions you have always wanted to, but never have.
Facilitator: Rabbi Levi Haskelevich
Contact: Elliott Berkowitz Sturgis
Pre-Marital
Marriage preparatory courses for engaged couples. Understanding Jewish weddings, Jewish spiritual & psychological prep' for a wholesome fulfilled married life.
Contact: Rabbi Levi or Nechama for more information.
One-on-One Learning
Date: Your suggestion.
Location: Your suggestion.
Topic: Your suggestion.
Contact: Rabbi Levi or Nechama to request a session.
Alumni Learning Dinners (NYC);Torah Study, Dinner, discussion and catch up with old and new Penn people.
Spring 2009 Focust will be on Business Ethics. Learn how to balance profit and principles. Discover the Torah's version of Capitalism. Explore the true meaning of making money.
Dates: First Monday of Each Month, 8-9:30pm
Location: NCH Capital, 712 5th Ave. 46th (enter on 56th Street)
Instructors: Rabbis Menachem Schmidt, Ephraim Levin and Levi Haskelevich visiting from Philly.
Must RSVP to get on the building security list to Rabbi Levi Haskelevich
Click here for upcoming dates and topic details
