Who We Are

What We Offer

How We Are Doing

Course Duration: Four weekly lessons

Pre-course Information Packet

Lesson 1: 
G-d's Relationship to Us

1. G-d is Unfathomable
2. Anthropomorphic Descriptions: Understanding How G-d Relates to Us
   1. Selected Explanations of Anthropomorphism
3. G-d’s Love for Man: The Basis of G-d’s Relationship to Us
4. Metaphors for G-d’s Relationship to Us
   1. The Father-Son Relationship
      1. Trust in G-d’s Love for Us
      2. Divine Justice
   2. King – Servant Relationship

1. Motivations for Love
2. The Mitzvah to Love G-d
3. Achieving Love of G-d
   1. Torah Wisdom: The Challenge of Looking Beyond Nature
4. Forging a Relationship toward G-d: The Behavior of a Pious Person
5. A Key to Loving G-d: Genuine Gratefulness
   1. Link: Expressing Gratitude to G-d

1. Defining Fear: An Awareness of G-d's Presence
2. A Built-In Awareness of G-d
3. Two Types of an Awareness of G-d: Fear of Punishment and Awe of G-d
4. Fear of Punishment: Appreciating its Role in Relating to G-d

1. Feeling gratitude: The Challenge of Appreciating G-d's Goodness
2. A Built-In Desire to Relate to G-d
3. Practical Aspects of Building a Relationship with G-d: Days of Love and Days of "Hate"
4. Balancing Love and Fear