J-Exp Shabbaton Und Rosh Hashana 5773 + Shabbaton: "Von Anfang An Alles Richtig Machen..."

Basics: Rabbi Aranov “Joy Joy Joy!!!”

-Eigentlich ist Freunde im Judentum vorgeschrieben. Ohne Freunde kann man sich nicht des Lebens erfreuen, Und doch sind wir trotzdem so oft depressiv. Wie kommt man aus diesem Teufelskreis raus und was ist die Ursache aller Depressionen?

Deep Thoughts with sources: Rabbi Konnits Acts of Kindness and Rosh Hashana

- George Steinbrenner was a famous American multi-millionaire, who owned the world famous New York Yankees. He was known in his life as one of America's toughest and most successful businessmen. Yet when he passed away and his family summed up his contribution to the world there was no mention of his businesses. They only spoke about his kindness to his family and people in need.

Kindness is the universally positive value of humanity. In this lecture we discuss what kindness REALLY means - you may be surprised to discover some new insights about a topic you thought you knew so
well. And most importantly we will discuss the great significance of kindness in preparing for Rosh Hashana, the day of Judgment. 

Everyone: Lessons in Leadership from the Greatest Leader - Rabbi Kelman:

• Was macht einen großen Anführer aus?
• Wie werde ich zu einer Führungspersönlichkeit?
• Wer sollte mir ein Vorbild sein?

Women only: The Jewish Woman in Modern Times-Finding the Right Balance

Heute ist die Frau modern, aufgeklärt und gebildet und möchte sich selbstverwirklichen. Lässt es das Judentum und die Tradition überhaupt zu? Oder soll eine Frau doch primär Mutter und Hüterin des Hauses sein? Rabbi Kelman wird die Rolle der modernen Frau aus der Sicht der Torah beleuchten und zeigt, dass wir sehr oft die Rolle der Frau nicht verstehen. Lerne was dir zusteht und lasse dich nicht von Männern mit Halbweisheiten über den Tisch ziehen. 

“The Deepest of the Deep” - Rabbi Aranov

On Rosh Hashanah we throw bread crumbs into a body of water which has fish in it. It symbolizes the removal of our sins. Bread? Water? Fish? What are we doing, and why are we doing it? Let us take a dive into the mystical depths of water and its unique cleansing power.

Intermediate: Rabbi Konits “Tashlich - Are we throwing something away or are we really gaining?”

Tashlich is the most popular custom in the entire Jewish year – for the fish. But what does it mean for us? Is it just an excuse to have a nice walk with friends and family? Or is it a custom that connects to
the deepest mystical topics of Judaism. 

Beginners: “Can we really change?” (Rabbi Kelman)

Jedes Mal nehmen wir uns vor uns zu verändern, machen uns gute Vorsätze, die wir aber nicht einhalten können. Und doch glauben wir Juden, dass man etwas verändern kann. Nur muss man es langsam machen und sich keine allzu große Ziele setzen. Wie? Das wirst Du sehen.

Intermediate: Rabbi Konits - “The Emotional Rollercoaster of Tishrei? Rosh Hashan - Yom Kippur - Sukkos.”

Every year practically every Jew in the world goes through a chain of three main holidays. Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkos. Everyone does it. But if you were to take a poll, how many people understand the connection between these holidays? Not it is time to change that.

This lecture explores fascinating sources that illuminate the inner connection between these holidays with their diverse emotions.

Finally! We will understand the deeper meaning of what we are experiencing as Jews every year.