Chabad of Oxford presents

COURSES & CLASSES 

At the Tajtelbaum Jewish Study Hall, The Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St, Oxford, OX1 2BQ (Unless listed otherwise)

January - March, 2011 

By Rabbi Eli Brackman, Director of the Oxford University Chabad Society

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Lunch 'n' Learn

Mondays, 1pm

Brasenose College, Platnauer Room, Radcliffe Square, Oxford, OX1

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Arguments in the Talmud

The Talmud, completed in the end of 5th century, in Aramaic, is known for not just law and age old Jewish wisdom but presents real, sometimes fiery, arguments the ancient rabbis had regarding ethical questions and legal dilemmas. This course led by Rabbi Eli will focus on a series of these arguments and why they had to argue so much - what became a good Jewish tradition!

Mondays, 6pm

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Lunch & Learn - Jewish Medical Ethics

Tuesdays, 12:30pm

Canns Library, The Graduate Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital

RSVP: info@oxfordchabad.org

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Lunch & Learn at Brookes University

Wed, 1pm

Room 529, The Gibbs Building

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Study Group for Girls

with Freidy Brackman

Wednesdays, 7pm

Oxford Chabad House, 75 Cowley Rd, Oxford

RSVP: brackman1@aol.com 

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Jewish Mysticism - Elucidating the Kabbalah

This course will look at key concepts in the works of the Kabbalah, as outlined in the work of the Tanya and other works of Jewish mysticism

Wednesdays, 8pm

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Studies in Maimonides

This course will explore the sources and sometimes controversial methods how Maimonides derived the laws in his major legal work Mishne Torah and philosophical work the Guide for the Perplexed.

Thursdays, 5pm 

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Hebrew for Beginners

8 Thursdays beginning 16 Jan, 5:30pm

 By Maya, qualified MFL teacher, University of Oxford

To book: info@oxfordchabad.org

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Insights into the weekly Torah portion

Every Fri at 7pm, followed by Shabbat Dinner

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The Tajtelbaum Jewish Study Hall

The Tajtelbaum Jewish Study Hall is open daily for you to study with a fully stocked Judaica library, wireless internet and fresh coffee and refreshments on offer.

At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St

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Judaism in 3 Sessions

In 3 sessions you will learn about every area of Judaism you ever wanted to know.

Subjects: Jewish history, The Jewish home, Judaism's wisdom, Life's moments: From before birth to after death, Judaism's literature, Jewish yearly cycle

RSVP: info@oxfordchabad.org

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Oxford Kosher Cafe

Enjoy a full menue of delicious Kosher food, which is situated in our spacious lounge with internet wireless connection, Wii, Jewish newspaper and satellite TV, in addition to our well stocked and diverse Judaica library with over 2000 interesting titles.

Drop by for soups, deluxe sandwiches, bagels, salads, schnitzel, soft drinks and a range of delicious pastries.

OPEN daily: 10:30am-5:30pm

At Slager Jewish student centre, 61 George St

Info: cafe@oxfordchabad.org

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If you would to suggest a topic for a future course or class, please email study@oxfordchabad.org or call 01865 204 757.