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2014 registration now open Courses start in February Join Dr. Dean Lutrin and the Academy for a four-part exploration of Bereishit’s moral vision for all Humanity: the Individual, the Family, and the whole of Society. For many of us, Bereishit (Genesis) is a book of talking snakes, sudden floods and babbling towers, ideas we relegate to the realm of children’s stories. But that is not its true legacy. Bereishit presents a coherent and comprehensive dialogue on how all human beings should live as creative individuals in society, building sustainable and productive communities. How should we reconcile our perception of morality and Hashem’s? What is the perfect balance between individual rights and duties, on the one hand, and social cohesion on the other? What is moral leadership? These are just some of the questions it poses. Bereishit A handbook for humanity 4 sessions Course begins Wednesday 26 February Night course: Killarney Join Rabbi Ramon Widmonte and the Academy and get the whole picture! What would it be like to comprehend the Chumash (the first five books of the Torah) as a complete, organic entity? Not a bit here and a bit there, but a solid grasp of how it all fits together along with a grounding in all the foundation concepts? Torah in a Nutshell This pioneering course from the London School of Jewish Studies, under its president, Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks, has given thousands of people world-wide a paradigm-shifting perspective in just 6 sessions. 6 sessions Course begins Wednesday 5 February Day course: Killarney The course examines the Chumash from seven key perspectives while at the same time giving over a methodology for analysing any part of the Chumash, utilising classic methods of analysis. THE MOST DARING BOOK EVER WRITTEN Join the Academy faculty, cover the entire Tanach in 27 weeks and gain insight into its central themes and messages. For millennia the Tanach (Hebrew Bible) has stirred debate, war, love, cruelty and hope. Poets marvel at its passionate and sensual images; scholars are awed by the scope of its tales; while ordinary men and women find comfort and courage in its bare, honest accounts of tragedy and restoration. Is it any wonder that it has been called “The Book of Books?” This course is a chance to explore the Tanach and discover what meaning it has for the modern world. Learn the history, marvel at the imagery and explore its guidance in our relationship with Hashem, humanity and this world. Tanach 27 sessions Course begins Tuesday 11 February Night course: Melrose Arch Thursday 13 February Day course: Killarney For bookings and more information: Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Web: TheAcademy.org.za In the case of financial need, please contact the Dean directly on [email protected] In association with Mizrachi South Africa and the London School of Jewish Studies; President: Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Dean: Dr. Raphael Zarum