Steeped in Jewish texts and wisdom, the Torah of Life’s Changes is a cohort-based learning experience providing support, inspiration and tools to assist us on our journey through life’s many sudden turns.
Each cohort is an intimate hand-selected group of individuals navigating similar life transitions. Select a cohort below to learn more and register:
Online
Thursdays, May 2 – June 6
9:30-11:00 AM PDT / 12:30-2:00 PM EDT
The unique chapters of empty nesting and retirement come with a redefining of one’s identity beyond the roles of day-today parenthood and professional life. This cohort will be an opportunity for those navigating either of these transitions to connect and learn from one another, exploring the potential for personal growth amidst these life changes.
The below registration form is for the Empty Nesters and Retirees Cohort.
Click here to register for the Loved Ones Lost Cohort.
Rabba Shani Gross earned rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Maharat, is a Wexner Graduate Fellow/Davidson Scholar (Class ’29), and a fellow of Va’tichtov: a fellowship aimed at elevating Jewish women’s scholarship. Before joining Pardes, Shani was the Director of the Silicon Valley Beit Midrash. When not teaching Shani can often be found chasing after her three sons with her husband Chaim in Berkeley, California.
Professor Deborah Barer is Associate Professor of Ancient Judaism at Towson University, where she teaches in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies as well as the graduate program in Jewish Studies. Her research explores rabbinic approaches to decision-making and their application to modern life. Deborah is passionate about the ways that entering into conversation with classical sources can open up new perspectives on contemporary questions.
Online
Tuesdays, May 7 – June 18
(No session on June 11)
9:30-11:00 AM PDT / 12:30-2:00 PM EDT
This cohort is tailored for those experiencing the profound transition of the loss of a loved one. Providing a supportive environment for navigating the emotional, practical, and spiritual aspects of grief, together we will explore what it means to find strength and resilience in the face of loss.
The below registration form is for the Loved Ones Lost Cohort.
Click here to register for the Empty Nesters and Retirees Cohort.
Rabba Shani Gross earned rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Maharat, is a Wexner Graduate Fellow/Davidson Scholar (Class ’29), and a fellow of Va’tichtov: a fellowship aimed at elevating Jewish women’s scholarship. Before joining Pardes, Shani was the Director of the Silicon Valley Beit Midrash. When not teaching Shani can often be found chasing after her three sons with her husband Chaim in Berkeley, California.
Professor Deborah Barer is Associate Professor of Ancient Judaism at Towson University, where she teaches in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies as well as the graduate program in Jewish Studies. Her research explores rabbinic approaches to decision-making and their application to modern life. Deborah is passionate about the ways that entering into conversation with classical sources can open up new perspectives on contemporary questions.