Course Overview
Life is busy. What connects it all? Join this six-session course to discover Judaism’s timeless approach to meaning in life. You’ll hear answers to some of life’s most fundamental questions: What is meaning? Where does it come from? And if we have it all, why do we seek more?
You’ll gain tools to see the meaning in the routines, relationships, and rhythms of time that shape your life. Discover the purpose in what you’ve achieved and in what lies ahead.
(No previous Jewish learning required.)
This course will satisfy the continuing education requirements of physicians, healthcare professionals, psychologists, social workers, LMFTs, and LMHC/LPCs in most states.
Go to myjli.com/continuingeducation for a complete accreditation statement.
The Details
The course will be offered twice each week. Students are welcome to alternate between course tracks. Classes will also be offered virtually on Zoom.
Morning Track (Stamford):
6 Wednesday mornings, beginning November 5: 10:00 - 11:30am
At The United Jewish Federation Offices
2009 Summer Street, Stamford, CT
Evening Track (New Canaan):
6 Wednesday Evenings, beginning November 5: 7:30 - 9:00pm
At Chabad of New Canaan
137 Putnam Road, New Canaan, CT
$120 (Includes textbook)
Your Registration
Lesson Outline
Lesson One
The Meaning We Seek
When we have it all, we still need something more: purpose. Discover four fundamental human qualities that provide lasting fulfillment.
Lesson Two
To Make or Not to Make Meaning
When life lacks luster, should we invent a more meaningful way of seeing things? Or is there already a purpose hiding in plain sight?
Lesson Three
Meaning in the Mundane
Even if it happens every day, daily life needn’t feel ordinary. See how every part of the day can be as significant as your highest aspirations.
Lesson Four
Meaning in the Rhythms of Time
As time flies by, is it just more of the same? Discover the rich texture of Jewish time, and how attuning ourselves to each moment’s message enables profound spiritual purpose.
Lesson Five
Meaning in the Unchosen
Some things are clearly meaningful, but what if everything is? Explore a vision of life where every event and circumstance catalyzes growth and leads to greater purpose.
Lesson Six
I Mean Something, Therefore I Am
Before you do anything, you are worthy. Discover Judaism’s empowering understanding of your inherent worth as an individual and as a Jew, and how it calls us to even greater achievement.
