Decoding the Talmud
Enter the intricate world of the Talmud: the monumental classic that has defined Jewish learning for centuries. Discover its history, authors, and significance—and experience it for yourself. You’ll learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decode every part of the Talmudic page. Plus, see how it became central to Jewish life and why it inspires fascination, debate, and study today.
COURSE DATE
Lesson 1: November 4 ┃ The Jewish People and the Talmud
Discover how the Talmud’s teachings reach far beyond law, shaping every aspect of Jewish life and connecting daily action to divine wisdom.
Lesson 2: November 11 ┃ The Mishnah
Learn how Rabbi Judah the Prince preserved the Oral Law and explore the Mishnah’s precise language that captures vast meaning in just a few words.
Lesson 3: November 18 ┃ Decrypting the Mishnah
See how generations of sages decoded the Mishnah through sharp debate and questioning, uncovering timeless truths and spiritual insight.
Lesson 4: November 25 ┃ To Create the Talmud
Meet the great minds who built the Talmud and uncover how law, ethics, and storytelling merge into one tapestry of Jewish thought.
7:45 p.m. at the CYP Loft
Dinner will be serve at each class
CYP Academy is a program of Chabad Young Professionals International and JLI
Classes given by Rabbi Henoch Rosenfeld
