Secrets from Sinai
Advice from an Unlikely Source
Love, Dating...and the Bible? Join the 6-week series and discover a new perspective. Sign up today.
Sundays at 6:45pm at Chabad House
660 Merrimon Avenue, Suite C, Asheville
Course Dates:
Sunday, March 11 - Lesson 1: It's Complicated
Sunday, March 18 - Lesson 2: Getting Serious
Sunday, March 25 - Lesson 3: Love at First Sight
Sunday, April 22 - Lesson 4: Soul Mates
Sunday, April 29 - Lesson 5: Holy of Holies
Sunday, May 6 - Lesson 6: The Secret
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$85 (includes textbook and light dinner)
COURSE OVERVIEW
Lesson 1: It’s Complicated (March 11)
Key Questions
1. Why do we experience a natural desire for companionship?
2. Why do we experience a natural desire for romantic relationships?
3. What can serve as a guide to help navigate the complexities of relationships?
Lesson 2: Getting Serious (March 18)
Key Questions
1. Are there relationships that are doomed from the start?
2. How can you determine if a relationship is beneficial or damaging?
3. What can you do to increase your chances of forming healthy relationships?
Lesson 3: Love at First Sight (March 25)
Key Questions
1. What causes two people to begin to love each other?
2. Is there such a thing as “love at first sight”?
3. What are the most important character traits necessary for a successful, long-term relationship?
Lesson 4: Soul Mates (April 22)
Key Questions
1. Why get married? Isn’t living together enough?
2. What does an ideal marriage look like?
3. Do I have a soul mate?
4. Does divorce mean that the couple has failed?
Lesson 5: Holy of Holies (April 29)
Key Questions
1. Do physical relations mean anything beyond an opportunity to have fun?
2. What is the purpose of physical relations?
3. Why is physical intimacy in particular so complicated?
4. Does G‑d care about my intimate life?
Lesson 6: The Secret (May 6)
Key Questions
1. Do relationships go downhill after marriage?
2. What secrets does Judaism have to keep physical intimacy exciting throughout life?
3. Assuming all parties agree, is there any problem with an open marriage?
4. What can I do now that will help me experience successful relationships in the future?