The University of Michigan is
known for being on the forefront of change, it is
known for its excellent academic environment, and it
is known for producing the nation's leaders and
best. It is time for you to carry on this tradition
of excellence by becoming a leader within the
universities Jewish Community.
The first step is education, and applications are
now available for a program which has proven
successful in producing knowledgeable, Jewish
leaders on campus.
" Being a knowledgeable Jew is being an empowered Jew."
WHAT:
At the heart of the mystical Jewish experience at Sinai that
made us a people, the Ten Commandments constitute an ethical
core that have guided us for three thousand years. The Ten
Commandments are widely acknowledged as the bedrock of most
religions, legal systems, and ethical codes of the Western
world. In the Sinai Scholars Lite program offered through
Chabad, you will discover why.
Most discussions will be lead by the Rabbi, and guest
speakers and a trip to a local Jewish Community will be
supplementary to the program. "Sinai Scholars Lite" offers a
great start or continuation of a pursuit to Jewish learning.
Upon completion of this program, you will join a nation-wide
network of Jewish leaders who have also completed a similar
program.
WHO:
The program is seeking students looking to explore Judaism
outside of the synagogue or Sunday School classroom. The
ideal applicant will be able to attend weekly discussions
while having a desire to learn and discuss Jewish topics. By
the end of the course, you will have a personal relationship
with the Rabbi and other program participants.
WHEN: The program will run for 6 weeks beginning Wednesday, February 3. Subsequent meetings will be held once a week, on either Tuesday or Wednesday night, starting at 8:00 and ending by 9:30. Please see the application for the exact program dates.
*Note: You can always look forward to food and refreshments during these sessions.
WHERE: At the Chabad House located at
715 Hill St. Directions
TOPICS:
If You Were G-d.
In this lesson, you will examine the structure and order of
the Ten Commandments, and explore its role as the foundation
of Jewish thought and modern civilization.
Who Am I? In this lesson, you will examine the Jewish concept of
G-d and the nature of Jewish belief. You will also
investigate the contemporary relevance of the concept of
idolatry.
To Be or Not to Be.
This lesson concentrates on the Jewish idea of the Sabbath
and sanctity in time. You will become familiar with the
basic practices governing the Jewish Sabbath, and you will
look at the interplay between the Sabbath and the other days
of the week
The Creators.
This lesson looks at how Jewish law codifies the requirement
to honor and respect parents, and invites you to consider
the significance of this commandment to our spiritual
development.
The Breath of Life.
This lesson examines Jewish life ethics governing such
issues as murder, suicide, euthanasia, and abortion.
Born To Marry. This lesson focuses on the Jewish ethics concerning love
and marriage.
For Love or Money. ( Do Not Steal; Do Not Covet) This lesson will explore
the relationship between material wealth and how it can be
reconciled with ethical values.
The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth.
This lesson focuses on the spiritual meaning of human
communication and the importance of honest and true words.
We also examine classical Jewish thinking regarding the
authenticity and truth of the Jewish
