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Signs, Spirits, & Superstitions in Jewish Belief

6 Mondays | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (May 4: 6:30-8PM) | April 27 - May 18

LOCATION
Conference room at San Domenico School, 1500 Butterfield Rd, San Anselmo, CA 94960

ZOOM OPTION

6 Sundays | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | April 26 - May 17

Instructor: Rabbi Moshe Berkowitz

MORE INFO
Moshe@jewishwestmarin.org | 415.910.8186 |
Fee: $100 (textbook incl). Couples - $180 (2 textbooks incl).
Try Out A Class - $20.

Sponsorships and Discounts Available. Reach out to Rabbi Moshe for more info.

                                                         
                                                                   Course Overview
                                                            
                                                                As we understand the natural world better, we have only grown more fascinated by mysterious topics like the meaning of dreams; the existence of angels, demons, and extraterrestrials; and the power of the evil eye. With record interest inspiring curiosity, dread, and mockery, this course probes the Talmud, Jewish philosophy, and kabbalah to provide Jewish perspectives and guidance for those curious about these perennial questions.

                                                                Lesson
                                                                        Outline

— 01

                                                                Dreams & Direction

                                                                    When should we follow our dreams, and when do we say it’s “just a dream”? Let’s explore where inspiration from a lifelike dream can take us. Plus: a time-honored Jewish routine for keeping nightmares at bay.
                                                                    
— 02

                                                                        Stars & Signs

                                                                    Judaism insists we can always influence our destiny for the better. Yet, the popular “Mazel tov” wish literally means “good astrology”! What role does destiny play in a tradition that believes humans have free choice?

— 03

                                                                                Jinx & The Evil Eye

                                                                    Can telling someone about my good fortune make it go bad? Can their jealousy create problems for my success? It may sound superstitious, but in Jewish thought, there’s a logical reason to be concerned about “the Evil Eye,” and there’s a practical way to ward it off.

— 04

                                                                            Para & Normal

                                                                        Most people believe in some version of a soul. Do souls continue to exist after death? Can they see us? In this lesson, we will explore what we know about angels, spirits, and extraterrestrial life for insights into our own soul’s nature.

Signs, Spirits, & Superstitions in Jewish Belief

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