Advanced Cohort: Finding the Story that Pursues You
The first class in the Spiritual Storytelling semester of the Main program. See the Class Schedule page for a list of all classes and dates.
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Main Program
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Fundamentals
ZoomThe fundamentals of transformational storytelling, its intersections with neuroplasticity and spirituality. The surprising value of multi-faith study in strengthening one's own system. An overview of the full program.
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Ba’al Shem Tov
ZoomStories, theology, and history of this remarkable spiritual person. The founder of the Hasidic movement, but even more the movement to bring spirituality to the common person.
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Multi-Faith Perspectives
ZoomAn overview of the multitude of traditions that will be encountered in this program. The principles of multi-faith study and dialogue will be explained and experienced.
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Mysticism
ZoomThe rich heritage of Jewish mysticism, and its relation to other forms of mysticism, particularly Sufi.
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Guest: Tim Saka
ZoomOne of two guest faculty sessions for the term: Tim Saka, of the CNY Rise Center, representative of the Turkish Cultural Center.
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Studying Midrash
ZoomMidrash is the traditional method of interpreting scripture through the use of narrative. The structure and format for a common form of Midrash - used by Jesus on many occasions […]
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Telling Challenging Stories
ZoomIn keeping with the Jewish value of challenging perceived problems, the art of telling stories that challenge the audience will be explored.
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Guest
ZoomOne of two guest faculty sessions for the term. The particulars of the guest and the actual date will be made available at the beginning of the term.
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Hasidic Stories
ZoomStories arising from the period of the Ba'al Shem Tov and his disciples are presented, discussed, and explored.