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n a world where spiritual
exploration is a constant
pursuit, the ancient
wisdom of Kabbalah shines
as a profound path to
unravel the mysteries of both
the Divine and the human
experience. Chabad Centers
of Metro Detroit are thrilled
to launch “The World of
Kabbalah: Revealing How
Its Mystical Secrets Relate
to You,” a new six-week
course from the Rohr Jewish
Learning Institute (JLI), set
to launch this November
in Metro Detroit. This
immersive journey will
offer an opportunity to
gain clarity about the inner
workings of Kabbalah and
its transformative relevance
to personal growth and
everyday life.
“The World of Kabbalah”
invites individuals to
embark on an awe-
inspiring exploration of the
interconnectedness that
weaves into the fabric of
Creation. From unraveling
the significance of the Sefirot
to exploring the Divine
soul and the spiritual
realms, participants will
uncover a profound sense
of purpose and harmony by
developing an understanding
of the Divine and of God’s
universe.
The course is open to
individuals of all back-
grounds and knowledge
levels, designed to appeal
to the curious beginner
and seasoned spiritual
seekers, reflecting Chabad’s
commitment to offering
accessible, enriching Jewish
educational experiences.
The following Chabad
centers have joined efforts in
offering this course:
• Chabad Jewish Center
of Bloomfield Hills: Taught
by Rabbi Levi Dubov. Six
Wednesdays,
beginning
Nov. 1, with
two options:
Morning class
at 11 a.m.-12:30
p.m. and an
evening class
at 7:30-9 p.m. In-person at
the Jewish Federation, 6735
Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
Hills. The option to join via
Zoom will be available. For
more info and to register,
visit bhchabad.org/kabbalah
or contact Rabbi Dubov at
rabbi@bhchabad.org or (248)
949-6210.
• The Shul-
Chabad Luba-
vitch: Taught
by Rabbi Zelig
Shemtov. Six
Wednesdays,
beginning Nov.
1, 7-8:30 p.m. In-person at
The Shul, 6890 W. Maple
Road, West Bloomfield. For
more info and to register,
visit theshul.net/jli or
contact Rabbi Shemtov at
rabbizelig@theshul.net or
(248) 252-2741.
• Chabad Jewish Center
of Troy: Taught by Rabbi
Menachem Caytak. Two
options: Six
Tuesdays,
beginning Oct.
31, 7:30-8:45
p.m., virtually
on Zoom; and
six Wednesdays,
beginning Nov.
1, 7:30-8:45
p.m., in-person at Chabad
Jewish Center of Troy, 3306
Auburn Road, Auburn
Hills. For more info and to
register, visit jewishtroy.com/
kabbalah or contact Rabbi
Caytak at rabbi@jewishtroy.
com or (248) 873-5851.
The course fee is $100,
including a full-color course
textbook. Discounts are
offered for couples and
groups. Scholarships are
available upon request.
New course unlocks Judaism’s mystical mysteries
and its relevance to life.
The World of Kabbalah
JN STAFF
Rabbi Levi
Dubov
Rabbi
Menachem
Caytak
Rabbi Zelig
Shemtov
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