This spring, Chabad of Nashville is excited to launch a new Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) course. Beginning Wednesday, May 7, at 7:00 PM, led by Rabbi Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel, lead teacher of the Jewish Learning Institute in Nashville, Colorful Profiles brings stories to life of intriguing and lesser-known Jewish figures who showed remarkable courage throughout history. Participants will learn how these individuals navigated issues that continue to resonate today.
“Our past imparts critical life lessons, but history may sometimes come across as dry and boring,” says Rabbi Tiechtel. “This course is anything but that. The stories contained in this course bring the past to life in gripping sagas, many of which seem too impossible to believe—yet they are real.”
The four-session course is divided into four lessons and will delve into twelve fascinating personalities that include high-profile hostages, savvy businesswomen, unlikely converts, and more. Through a Torah-centered approach, participants will gain a richer understanding of some of the historical challenges that people faced in living a Jewish life and how their stories resulted in enduring, impactful legacies.
“After learning about these Jewish heroes, attendees will come away with a greater sense of appreciation for their history and heritage,” says Tiechtel, “These stories are not defined by tragedy and suffering, but what it means to be a proud, resilient Jew.” He adds that participants will develop a deeper connection to those figures who bravely stood up for their beliefs.
Like all JLI courses, Colorful Profiles is open to adults of all ages and is geared toward every level of knowledge, including those who have no background in Hebrew or Judaism. Participants need not be affiliated with a synagogue to attend.
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 “Colorful Profiles,” go to myjli.com, and select the city of Nashville as the location you are seeking to take this groundbreaking course, For more information please call 615-646-5740 or go to chabadnashville.com
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