The objective of this course is to teach and empower individuals of all backgrounds with new life skills based on traditional Torah thought, thereby enabling them to transform the way they view their daily lives. The course offers an antidote to the monotony and grind of unchanging routines. It provides newfound energy and exhilaration in taking on challenges. And it offers practical strategies for developing a deeper sense of joy and satisfaction.
Although the course utilizes the relevant approach and easy personal style that made the book Toward a Meaningful Life so popular, it is totally free-standing and no prior familiarity with the book is assumed. The course covers the spectrum of life, considering personal growth, relationships, home, work, special challenges, and the role of G‑d and faith. We will reframe these universal and familiar issues in a compelling way in light of the Torah’s perspective, inviting students to challenge their current views and consider a more meaningful approach to the topic. Each lesson concludes with a toolbox of exercises and guidelines to help students make full use of the ideas and strategies discussed.