JPH117- Torah Talks & Teachings I

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This class provides a text-based view of the weekly Torah portion based on Sichot [scholarly lectures] by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Each week a Sicha is studied that relates the Torah portion to modern day living in ways that are immediate and relevant to students.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Familiarity with the differing styles of Sichot, such as the earlier Yiddish style Sichot, Rashi Sichot, Sichot focusing on Likkutei Levi Yitzchok, etc.

• Appreciation for the literary style of Sichot, including the way that an issue or topic is dissected or explored in the Rebbe’s unique analytical style

• A deeper understanding of the weekly Torah portion’s underlying spiritual themes

• A greater facility to explicate the weekly Torah portion in a manner that demonstrates its relevance to modern life