What is a soul?
Where does it go after it departs this world?
Do Jews believe in heaven and hell?
Can souls communicate from the afterlife?
How does reincarnation work?

Journey of the Soul explores the mysteries surrounding the spiritual dimension of our existence—our destiny that continues even after we've shed our earth-bound body suit. We examine the transition of the soul into the hereafter, the kinds of legacies that are valued even after we've forsaken this earthly existence, and the accompanying emotional journey and rituals that help the soul and those closest to it prepare for its new reality.

 

Join us for Six Thursdays
Starting Thursday,
January 9th, 2025

8:00-9:30 p.m.

Location:
Chabad of Woodland Hills

5225 Kelvin Ave,
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Fee:
$180 (textbook included)
Discounts available!
Join the first class free (with no obligation to continue)

For more information:
Call: 818.917.8456
Email: [email protected]

 

1. LIFE

  • What is a soul?
  • Can we expire before our time is up?
  • Is death painful for the soul?
  • How does Judaism define life?
  • Is Judaism about the here and now or eternality of the soul?

2. PREPARATION

  • Are there benefits to aging?
  • What matters most in life?
  • What is the best way to utilize the time we have left to live?

3. TRANSITION

  • What happens when we die?
  • Can souls communicate from heaven?
  • Do loved ones in heaven care for us?
  • What is the significance of the burial?
  • How do the rituals assist the soul’s transition into the afterlife?

4. AFTERLIFE

  • What is reincarnation?
  • How does it work?
  • Do ghosts and spirits exist?
  • Does everyone go to heaven?

5. MOURNING

  • Does the soul ascend to new spiritual heights in heaven?
  • How can we assist the departed soul ?
  • How does the grieving process benefit the departed soul?

6. THE END GAME

  • What is the final destination for a soul?
  • Is death permanent?
  • Does Judaism believe in resurrection?
  • Will we be reunited with our loved ones?

AN AHA! MOMENT IN EVERY LESSON

At the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, we know that the richness of our tradition and the wisdom it offers can be exciting, even thrilling. We communicate with a deep sense of wonder and awe, because that is what we feel. We want you to walk away surprised, inspired, and knowing more about who we are as Jews, and who you are as an individual.

 

 

Mindy Greenstein, PhD
Clinical Psychologist and Psycho-oncologist, Author of Lighter as We Go: Virtues, Character Strengths, and Aging

Combining ancient wisdom with modern psychological concepts, Journey of the Soul encourages a thoughtful exploration of what can be a very scary but important subject.

 

 

Casey Skvorc,
PhD, JD

Medical Psychologist, National Institutes of Health

Journey of the Soul examines death—and Jewish life—with an uplifting blend of Torah-based scholarship and contemporary psychological perspectives. Highly recommended, especially for members of the Helping Professions.

 

 

Bianca Nogrady
Journalist; Author, The End: The Human Experience of Death

A course such as this has never been more important, at a time when we risk losing sight of the value of death as an opportunity to explore who we are and to connect on a profound level with those we love.