Chabad at the Beaches to explore Biblical Secrets

6-session course to be held in person and online

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Chabad at the Beaches will be offering a new six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, titled “Secrets of the Bible: Iconic Stories, Mystical Meanings, and their Lessons for Life,”

“People tend to read biblical stories as they do primitive mythology,” said Rabbi Nochum Kurinsky of Chabad at the Beaches, the local JLI Instructor. “Our course invites participants to look deeper and discover the underlying themes and relevant life lessons that these stories were designed to convey.

“Now that the pandemic is preventing so many individuals from attending regular in-person Torah classes, we are offering all members of our community an opportunity to experience a JLI course in person or from the comfort of their own living room.”

All in-person students will be seated at a social distance and will be required to wear a mask or face shield.

The newest course, “Secrets of the Bible,” presents an entirely fresh way of reading iconic biblical tales, discussing Adam and Eve with the Tree of Knowledge, Noah and the Great Flood, the feud between Jacob and Esau, Joseph and his multicolored coat, the Golden Calf and Korah’s rebellion. With each of these stories, “Secrets of the Bible” seeks to answer the following questions: What is the deeper message behind the story? How does it shape the Jewish worldview? What practical wisdom does it offer us today?

Like all JLI programs, the course is designed to appeal to people at all levels of knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. The course is open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue or temple.

According to Rabbi Efraim Mintz, the New York-based executive director of JLI, “During these difficult times, now more than ever, the teachings of the Torah and Chasidism are a lifeline for so many, helping them cope with the practical and emotional turmoil caused by the pandemic. We hope that people the world over take advantage of this opportunity to experience authentic, rigorous Torah study without the need to leave their homes.”

Interested students can call (904) 543-9301 or go to www.myJLI.com for registration and for other course-related information. JLI courses are presented in Ponte Vedra and the Jacksonville Beaches in conjunction with Chabad at the Beaches.