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A PROJECT OF KOLLEL MENACHEM : ADULT EDUCATION DIVISION OF THE YESHIVAH CENTRE

25 DEC 2014 - 1 JAN 2015DAILY CLASSES

FEATURING : RABBI ARI SHISHLER

Summer Learning program

Connect. Absorb. Learn.

www.jewishlearning.com.au

PROGRAM

1 A’Beckett Street, St Kilda East 3183

MEN WOMEN

Chassidus Delve into Jewish mystical thought with a textual study of a Chassidic exposition Lecturer: Rabbi Levi Gourarie Venue: Kollel Menachem 7:50 AM

In Depth Textual Learning

Shemittah - Learn about the unique laws of the Shemittah year from the classical sources

Lecturer: Rabbi Yonason Johnson, Dean Kollel Menachem

Venue: Herzog Library

A New World

An in depth look in what your day to day life will be in the messianic era

Lecturer: Rabbi Yossi Rodal

Venue: Erdi Performance Arts Theatre - Lower Ground

9:45 AM

Unorthodox women

A series, detailing the Biblical personalities who changed the course of history

Lecturer: Rabbi Ari Shishler

Venue: Goldhirsch Hall

Warning! This class might make you happy :)

Empowering mystical secrets and the newest findings in positive psychology to help you find happiness

Lecturer: Rabbi Avrohom Jacks


10:45 AM

The Esoteric Prayer

An in depth look at Kabbolos Shabbos, the week’s most mystical prayer

Lecturer: Rabbi Levi Gourarie


Parsha Studies

An in depth look at the Parsha of the week through the eyes of the commentators

Lecturer: Rabbi Leor Broh

Venue: Ground Floor, Yeshivah Multipurpose Building

12:00PM FOR MEN AND WOMEN

Is G-d Empathetic?

The divine perspective Lecturer: Rabbi Ari Shishler Venue: Goldhirsch Hall

MEN WOMEN






Just the same as you

A deeper perspective on our obligation to love every Jew

Lecturer: Rabbi Bezzy Lazarus


9:45 AM

Unorthodox women




At What Price?

The Torah’s perspective on ransoming captive soldiers and negotiating with terrorists

Lecturer: Rabbi Elisha Greenbaum

Venue: Erdi Performance Arts Theatre - Lower Ground10:45 AM

Warning! This class might make you happy :)

Empowering mystical secrets and the newest findings in positive psychology to help you find happiness



Parsha Studies





Are Jews afraid of fame?

An analysis of Jewish thought regarding the limelight Lecturer: Rabbi Ari Shishler Venue: Goldhirsch Hall

Thursday December 25th, Teves 3

Friday December 26th, Teves 4

MEN WOMEN






Are we taking it too far?

The fine line between scrupulous observance and making ourselves meshugah

Lecturer: Rabbi Michoel Stern


9:45 AM

Unorthodox women




Judaism’s view of war

An examination of war, based on jewish thought and practice

Lecturer: Rabbi Z. Teslner

Venue: Erdi Performance Arts Theatre - Lower Ground 10:45 AM

Hold your temper

Mastering our emotions. How to subdue the flare of anger

Lecturer: Mrs. Sara Rosenfeld


Parsha Studies





You don’t know what you don’t know

And it’s essential that you know that Lecturer: Rabbi Ari Shishler Venue: Goldhirsch Hall

MEN WOMEN






It’s About Time!

Effective time management and how Jewish thought views time

Lecturer: Rabbi Chanoch Rosenfeld


9:45 AM

Unorthodox women




Tikun Olam

Religious Imperative or Social Enterprise?

Lecturer: Rabbi Yaakov Glasman


A Fathers parting blessing

Understanding the depth and meaning of Yaakov’s parting words to the next generation

Lecturer: Mrs Anna Bankier


Parsha Studies





The war Israel can’t seem to win

What can we do about a situation we can’t seem to do anything about Lecturer: Rabbi Ari Shishler Venue: Goldhirsch Hall

Sunday December 28th, Teves 6

Monday December 29th, Teves 7

MEN WOMEN






Time of the signs

Revisiting the Talmud’s promises about the moments before Moshiach



9:45 AM

Kosher Controversies

Explore some of the more pertinent contemporary kashrus issues

Lecturer: Rabbi Ephrayim Baskin


Soul Searching

An in depth look at the Yechidah



Mindful eating

A spiritual guide to healthy eating and an improved lifestyle

Lecturer: Mrs. Rivka Johnson



Quiet Power

You don’t have to be loud to have an impact Lecturer: Rabbi Ari Shishler Venue: Goldhirsch Hall

MEN WOMEN






Time of the signs

Revisiting the Talmud’s promises about the moments before Moshiach



9:45 AM

Just the same as you

A deeper perspective on our obligation to love every Jew

Lecturer: Rabbi Bezzy Lazarus


The Esoteric Prayer

An in depth look at Kabbolos Shabbos, the week’s most mystical prayer

Lecturer: Rabbi Levi Gourarie

Venue: Erdi Performance Arts Theatre - Lower Ground10:45 AM

Science, Torah, and the limits of Orthodoxy

Modern orthodox and Chabad prospective on Torah and science

Lecturer: Rabbi Chaim Cowen



Transformation - the art of exceeding inspiration

Lecturer: Rabbi Ari Shishler Venue: Goldhirsch Hall

Tuesday December 30th, Teves 8

Wednesday December 31st, Teves 9

MEN WOMEN






Kosher Controversies

Explore some of the more pertinent contemporary kashrus issues

Lecturer: Rabbi Ephrayim Baskin


9:45 AM

Unorthodox women




Halacha confronts modernity

The Torah is unchanging, but how do we apply that to modern day issues?



Soul Searching

An in depth look at the Yechidah




The Shemittah Project

An exploration of the Shemittah year Lecturer: Rabbi Ari Shishler Venue: Goldhirsch Hall

Thursday January 1st, Teves 10

Bookings can be made online and tickets can also be purchased at the door on the day of the event.

Early bird special on weekly full price tickets for online bookings before December 24, 2014

Registration fees 2014

SINGLE: $10.00 per day $50.00 for week Early bird $40 per week

COUPLE: $15.00 per day $75.00 for week Early bird $60 per week

CONCESSION* SINGLE: $7.00 per day $35.00 for week

CONCESSION* COUPLE: $10.00 per day $50.00 for week

* A concession card must be presented at first time of use of card

ChildcareChildcare is available upon request. Please direct your enquiries to Shlomo Barber at [email protected] or 8522 8222, extension 260

About the Kollel

Kollel Menachem serves as the division of Adult Education of the Yeshivah centre in Melbourne. We aim to provide high-quality Torah learning opportunities to the full spectrum of the Melbourne Jewish Community.

Our program includes weekly classes, feature lecture series, pre-festival programs and regular learning seminars including our annual Summer Learning Program.

We offer classes on a variety of topics including; Talmud, Chassidus, Parsha, basic Jewish literacy, Halocha and more.

At our core is the Kollel, a college of advanced Jewish learning where young Rabbis advance their study of Jewish law after marriage. Our graduates serve as Rabbis and educators across the world.

Registrations

Rabbi Ari Shishler

Rabbi Ari Shishler is the Rabbi of Chabad of Strathavon, a fast-growing Chabad centre in Sandton, South Africa’s business hub. Rabbi Shishler is the learning director at the central Chabad House of Johannesburg and has taught at the Torah Academy High School for 15 years.

Rabbi Shishler’s weekly classes on Jewish spirituality attract upward of 100 attendees.

He also lectures on Jewish history, personal growth, Kabbalah and Talmud. He has also lectured in the USA, UK and Israel. A sampling of Rabbi Shishler’s classes is available on Chabad.org.

A passionate teacher, Rabbi Shishler co-hosts weekly radio shows that examines the spiritual perspective on current events on Johannesburg’s Jewish radio station, ChaiFM. He has appeared many times as a radio guest on South Africa’s popular 702 and SAFM stations as well as on a wide range of TV documentaries on Judaism.

Rabbi Shishler writes a regular column in South Africa’s monthly Jewish Life Magazine and his articles have appeared on Chabad.org and in the Jewish Report, Jewish Observer and Nshei Chabad publications. You can read some of his articles on his blog: www.rabbishishler.blogspot.com or follow his spiritual escapades on Twitter (@Rabbishish).

Rabbi Ari Shishler is married to Naomi and they are blessed with seven beautiful children.

Rabbi Yonason Johnson

Rabbi Yonason Johnson serves as the dean of Kollel Menachem and the Director of Adult Education of the Yeshivah Centre in Melbourne. Having studied in Yeshivos in Israel and Australia, Rabbi Johnson has been a Torah teacher and lecturer in Adult Education for nearly 10 years.

He is a gifted orator who has the ability of expressing deep concepts into simple language and imparting to his audiences a thought-provoking and uplifting message. His lectures attract large crowds from the spectrum of the Melbourne Jewish community, from the advanced student to the beginner.

Rabbi Johnson specialises in weaving a kaleidoscope of Torah sources; Midrash, Gemora, Chumash with meforshim, Kabbalah and Chassidus to develop ideas and explore their depth. His manner of delivery and use of PowerPoint visual presentations makes for a stimulating learning experience.

Rabbi Avrohom Jacks

There are not many speakers who can artfully blend a dynamic, humorous and inspirational style with deep, insightful substance.

Rabbi Avrohom Jacks is one of these rare presenters.

Rabbi Jacks studied in South Africa, Israel and Canada and has served as a pulpit Rabbi for 15 years.

Rabbi Yaakov Glasman

Rabbi Yaakov Glasman is the Senior Rabbi of St Kilda Hebrew Congregation.

He served as the President of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria from 2009 until 2012 and remains a senior member of its Executive Committee.

He is a highly sought after speaker both in the Jewish and wider community and delivers popular fortnightly lectures at his Shule on a range of topical and controversial issues.

Rabbi Chaim Cowen

Rabbi Cowen is currently working as a teacher at Yesodei Hatorah College in Elwood, Rabbi Cowen is also studying the Juris Doctorate (JD) course at Monash University with the intention of merging the study of Law with his rabbinical interests.

Presenters

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The Melbourne Summer Learning Program is an annual program of Torah Learning operating in

the heart of the Melbourne Jewish Community.

Running for over 30 years, this world class program has been a source of inspiration across the spectrum

of Melbourne Jewry, engaging and inspiring the hundreds of people that participate each year.

The Summer Learning Program is an initiative of Kollel Menachem Lubavitch, the Adult Education Division of the Yeshivah Centre.

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