Chabad of Nashville’s six-week course Decoding and discovering the Talmud: Inside the Story, Substance, and Significance of the Book that Defines Judaism
Chabad of Nashville — This winter, Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel of Chabad of Nashville, 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, Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 PM, 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!”
Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel says the course invites local Jewish community members of all backgrounds to explore effective Jewish wisdom for Decoding and discovering the Talmud. “Everyone is welcome; you don’t need any Jewish learning background to fully appreciate this course,” he says. “Students will learn the Inside the Story, Substance, and Significance of the Book that Defines Judaism.
Decoding the Talmud is a goldmine of wisdom form the sages.”
This course was developed by The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, which is the adult education arm of Chabad International, and its JLI classes are offered at over 1699 locations in more than 900 communities worldwide.
Chabad of Nashville is the local affiliate of the Jewish Learning Institute, and is dedicated to serving the Jewish community of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. It offers a wide range of educational, social, and spiritual programs for Jews of all backgrounds.
To register for this new course “Decoding the Talmud”, go to myjli.com and select the city you are seeking to take this groundbreaking course, For mor information please call 615-646-5740 or go to chabadnashville.com
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