The Great Jewish Books Course - in memory of Dr. Mark Wainberg z"l
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Overview
This course surveys 20 of the most influential Rabbis who have shaped the Jewish world as we know it. Starting with “Teacher of all of Israel” - Rashi, and continuing through Modern Times, each individual class will focus on excerpts of major themes, biographical sketches and historical context of the books and authors that have forged the link between the Torah itself and our lives today.
In memory of Dr. Mark Wainberg Z'L
Dr. Mark Wainberg was a beloved figure at TBDJ, in the Montreal Jewish Community, and worldwide. A well educated and learned man whose thirst for knowledge could not be quenched, Mark left a lasting impact on our community and helped shape the world in its entirety. His greatest source of pride was his family, and it is a fitting tribute therefore that his family has dedicated the learning in this course to his memory
Course Highlights
• We are excited to present a wide-ranging slate of noted Rabbis and educators to join Rabbi Freundlich in presenting these sessions (see schedule). Every weekly session will cover one work.
• Every session will be accompanied by a handout that includes a class outline, selections from that week’s Book, and other relevant charts. Binders will be available for purchase.
• Classes will involve studying traditional texts (available in Hebrew and English), the investigation of key themes and the presentation of avenues for further study.
Schedule and Recordings
All sessions take place Monday 7:45-9:00pm at TBDJ
October 15 - Introduction
Rabbi Freundlich
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
October 22 - Rashi
Rabbi Freundlich
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
November 5 - Ramban (Nachmanides)
Rabbi Reuben Poupko
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
November 12 - "Chovot Halevavot" and "Shaarei Teshuva"
Rabbi Freundlich
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
November 19 - Rambam
Rabbi Eric Grossman
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
November 26 - Rav Yosef Karo
Rabbi Michael Whitman
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
December 3 - Book of Maccabees / Sefer HaChashmonaim
Rabbi Freundlich
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
December 10 - Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi - The Kuzari
Rabbi Yedidya Noiman
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
January 22 - Kabbalah and The Arizal
Rabbi Freundlich
Notes: Download
January 28 - The Maharal of Prague
Rabbi Freundlich
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
February 4 - Ba'al Shem Tov
Rabbi Boruch Perton
Video: VIEW
February 11 - The Vilna Gaon and R' Chaim of Volozhin
Rabbi Freundlich
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
February 18 - Ba'al Hatanya - First Chabad Rebbe
Rabbi Asher Jacobson
Video: VIEW
February 25 - Reb Yisrael Salanter
Rabbi Freundlich
Video:
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March 11 - Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch
Dr. Kalman Stein
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
March 18 - The Chofetz Chaim
Rabbi Freundlich
Video:
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March 25 - Rav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook
Rabbi Mark Fishman
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download
April 1 - Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik
Rabbi Freundlich
Video: VIEW
Notes: Download