Saadya Notik delivers his thoughts on the weekly Torah portion and events in the Jewish calendar.
Rabbi Saadya
Saadya's Weekly NYC Class
Its stories have been told millions of times the world over to hundreds of millions of people in every conceivable dialect.
Its words have been praised, criticized, and condemned. Its pages the target of disinformation and conspiracy theories. Its prose the inspiration for many a poet and scholar, many a rumor and myth. Its narrative the foundation for major religions. Its ink pretext for war and for peace.
Now explore the stories as you’ve never explored them before.
Join us this fall in NYC for a closer and more personal look at the actual texts of the greatest and longest living stories ever told. Stimulate your mind and heart as we unravel the stories of Genesis, layer after layer, to reveal the perpetual heartbeat of every story ever to be born.
No background in Hebrew or Jewish study necessary. Skeptics welcome.
If you're interested in attending or would like to suggest a topic of interest to you, please contact me.
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Monday, November 21
Toldot: The Art of Harmony
Monday, November 14
Chayei Sarah: Beauty in the Beast
Monday, November 7
Vayeira: The Evolution of Love (or "On Negotiating With G-d")
Monday, October 31
Bereishis+Noach+Lech Lecha: Insights Into The First Three Portions
Monday, September 5
Ki Teitzei: Holy Chutzpah
Monday, August 22
No Class
Monday, August 15
Eikev: A Moment of Silence
Video Presentation and Discussion
Monday, July 11
Korach: Please Mind the Gap
Monday, June 13
Shelach: Fact or Friction?
Monday, June 6
Shavuot: Being Here, Now
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day
No Class
Monday, May 23
Bamidbar: Individuality vs. Community
Monday, May 16
Bechukotai: Eating on the Job: Slaves, Employees and Partners
Monday, May 9
Behar: The Kabbalah of Venture Capitalism
Class Re-Kickoff: Sushi and L'chaims Served
Monday, January 3
Bo: The Soul of Ego
Monday, December 20
Shemot: The Power of Trust
Monday, December 13
Vayechi: The Human Story in Twelve Words
Monday, December 6
Vayigash: A Channel of Consciousness
Monday, November 29
Chanukah: The Inside Story
Monday, November 22
Vayeishev: Dreaming of You
Monday, November 15
Vayishlach: How Femininity Can Transform Our Society and World
Monday, November 8
Vayeitzei: Breaking of the Vessels
Order from Chaos, Energy from Matter: The Art of the Spark
Monday, November 1
Toldot: The Mother of All Deceptions
Uncover the mystical dimension of the puzzling story of Jacob masquerading as his brother Esau to deceive his father Isaac into blessing him instead.
Monday, October 25
Chayei Sarah: Uniting Extremes
Monday, October 18
Vayeira: The Natural vs. The Supernatural
Monday, October 11
Fire Benefit Concert
Monday, October 4
Bereishit: Garden of Eden: Take Two
The first story in human history is a story we all know:
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
But what really happened? Is the story really as simple as we've always been led to believe?
And, honestly, does any of it really matter?
Special
Monday, September 27
Sukkot: Join Us in the Bustle and Embrace of the Sukkah at Bryant Park for an Experiential Class
Monday, September 20
Sukkot: The Difference Between Words, a Kiss, a Glance and a Hug
Monday, September 13
Yom Kippur: Special 9/11 Tribute: A Discussion on Forgiveness
Monday, September 6
Rosh HaShana: It's All in the Head
Monday, August 30
Nitzavim: The Essence of Choice
Monday, August 23
Ki Tavo: Progressive Judaism
Tuesday, August 17
Ki Teitzei: Holy Chutzpah
Monday, August 2
Re’eh: When the Animal Speaks, Listen
The Torah provides two signs to determine which animals are kosher: split hooves and chewing the cud.
What is their spiritual message?
Monday, July 26
How to Overcome the Challenges of Poverty and Wealth
Monday, June 7
When Equality Becomes Divisive
Monday, May 31
Memorial Day: No Class
Monday, May 24
Death & Immortality
Monday, May 17
Wide Asleep
Immanence vs. Transcendence
Monday, May 10
How to Read a Blueprint
What is Torah, really?
Monday, May 3
The Kabbalah of Interest, Partnership & Profit
How We Affect G-d
Monday, April 26
The Kabbalah of Speech
How Your Words Can Change a Life and Change the World
Monday, March 22
The Kabbalah of Freedom
An Overview of Passover: Its History, Laws, Customs, and Timeless Significance
Monday, March 15
The Kabbalah of Sacrifices
In the Temple the sacrifices were a central part of the service. What is the purpose of bringing these offerings and what is it meant to achieve?
Monday, March 8
The Kabbalah of Shabbat
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Please join me at 7pm every Mon. evening on 5th Ave. in NYC for an informal class on the weekly Torah portion followed by questions and discussion. We will dive beneath the surface of the Torah's laws and narrative and explore its timeless lessons, drawing on the inner dimension of Torah, namely Chasidus and Kabbalah.
Past topics have included bodies and souls, the afterlife, reincarnation, immortality, the Temple within, the convergence of matter and spirit, men and women, world peace, poverty and riches, sexuality, relationships, the here and now, the natural vs. the supernatural, and why it all matters.