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Jewish Learning with Rabbi Ayal Robkin for Jewish Non-profit Professionals.

Explore the teachings of the 20th-century Rabbinic master Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe (Alei Shur), who developed the practice of Hitlamdut—the “Apprentice Mindset.” This approach invites us to shed assumptions, cultivate curiosity, and encounter life as perpetual learners. Together, we’ll discover how Hitlamdut trains us in the art of radical open-mindedness—challenging us to see the world, others, and even ourselves with fresh eyes. Bring your own dairy lunch.

Back by popular demand, this five-part series offers a deep, contextual journey through Israel’s modern story — from the roots of Zionism to the political and social complexities of today. Each session moves beyond the news cycle, grounding major events and debates in their historical, regional, and global frames.

Designed for learners who want clarity and depth, the series equips participants with tools to understand Israel’s evolving politics, society, institutions, and foreign relations — and why the past continues to shape the present. Whether you joined us in the fall or are participating for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to build a fuller, more nuanced understanding of Israel in a complicated moment.

Join Helen Zalik for a two-part journey of Jewish learning and deep conversation designed to help women rediscover their inner light and bring it forward with purpose and courage. Through Jewish text, psychology, and honest dialogue, each woman will emerge with clarity and confidence to speak her truth in the world.

What does it take to truly learn wisdom - not just to study, but to be transformed by it? Drawing on a rich rabbinic meditation on the verse “Haskeit u’shema Yisrael” (“Be still and hear, Israel”), this session explores the spiritual craft of learning through the eyes of the sages. Together we’ll uncover and practice the timeless principles of havruta - learning in partnership - and the mindset it demands: a continuously renewed sense of wonder, listening before speaking, humility in the face of correction, and the courage to wrestle for understanding.