JOIN US FOR A NEW, SIX-WEEK COURSE:

NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS

There are so many people in our lives, but are we as connected as we want to be? One recent study says 47% of Americans aren’t.

But where to begin? There are thousands of books, courses, and videos on relationships, but who’s right? We went looking for the advice Judaism offers and found a gold mine—this gold mine.

The Jewish Learning Institute presents: Nurturing Relationships. Uncover six core insights with the power to enhance all your interactions, relationships, and connections. Healthy, wholesome, and meaningful relationships are possible—and we’re seeing how to cultivate them.

Here’s a quick look at all six modules:

1. The Art of Empathy

Unlock the source of all great social connections and see how Judaism’s understanding of empathy enables deep, meaningful friendships that nourish your soul.

2. The Art of Listening

See how your attention shapes every relationship. Discover the power of attentive listening, learn why every word shared is worthwhile, and gain practical tools for effective active listening

3. The Art of Disagreeing

Does love conquer all? Explore when direct communication on hard topics is healthy, and when it’s not, and see how to sidestep personal offense, maintain grace, and achieve growth while navigating conflict.

4. The Art of Positivity

How can we stay connected to flawed people? Learn to identify biases that misconstrue our view of others and unlock the tools Jewish thought offers for seeing the goodness hiding in plain sight.

5. The Art of Influence

Learn the limits of “live and let live.” See how Jewish texts chart a kind, considerate, and effective path for offering critique and guidance grounded in genuine love and respect.

6. The Art of Forgiveness

How can we rebuild after hurt? Explore a realistic approach to forgiveness that addresses wrongs while overcoming resentment, rescuing connections, and rebuilding relationships.

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Picture the people who matter in your life. Imagine you could make them feel understood and appreciated—even while you disagree, offer constructive criticism, or address hurt.

Can you make it happen in real life? The Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) says, “Yes, you can.”

Nurturing Relationships is your chance to see Jewish tradition’s timeless wisdom for unlocking better relationships everywhere—at home, at work, and with your friends.

This course says “You’re in control,” and then hands you six essential tools you’ll need to cultivate healthier, more fulfilling connections with everyone in your life.

You’ll learn what it takes to:

1. truly understand others (empathy)

2. rediscover fulfilling conversations (active listening)

3. disagree with grace (conflict navigation)

4. appreciate the good in others despite flaws (positivity)

5. provide guidance and critique without triggering defensiveness (influencing)

6. repair connections after hurt and betrayal (forgiveness)

Join us for six eye-opening, in-person sessions starting Nov 19th as we uncover Jewish wisdom for building deeper, richer connections in all your relationships.

COURSE COST

$89, including a student textbook (couples $139, including one textbook)

CLASS DATES

Option 1: Six Tuesdays, starting Nov 19th at 7 PM

Option 2: Six Wednesdays, Starting Nov 20th at 11 AM

@ THE CHABAD JEWISH CENTER

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