Ancient Stories, Real Life: Ten Weeks in the Torah

Family. Love. Jealousy. Loss. Faith. Conflict. Forgiveness. Starting over.

The stories are ancient. The questions are our own.

Join Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh on Saturday mornings to explore the people and stories of the Torah, and what they have to teach us about our lives today.

We'll start at the beginning with Genesis and follow the weekly Torah portion (the section read in synagogues each week). If you're dealing with something in your life, chances are our ancestors dealt with it first.

No Hebrew or experience needed. Just bring your questions and curiosity. Gather around the table for learning, conversation, community, and light refreshments.

Choose Your Option

Option 1: The Full Series · 10 sessions · Oct 10–Dec 19 · $360

Option 2: The First Five · Oct 10–Nov 7 · $180

Option 3: The Last Five · Nov 14–Dec 19 · $180

Make It a Saturday Morning

The final five sessions of this class meet right before our prayer class, When to Stand, When to Bow (Saturdays, 11:15 AM–12:15 PM), in the same location.

Sign up for the Full Series (Option 1) plus When to Stand, When to Bow and save $135. That's 25% off! For just $45 more than the Full Series alone, you can join us for both. A promo code will be emailed to you when you register for the Full Series.

What We'll Explore
The First Five
Oct 10 · Bereshit: Where It All Began
Oct 17 · Noach: The Good Guy… or Was He?
Oct 24 · Lech Lecha: Leaving Home, Finding Yourself
Oct 31 · Vayera: Family Problems Are Universal
Nov 7 · Chayei Sarah: The Legacy We Leave Behind
The Last Five
Nov 14 · Toldot: Twins, Rivals & a Stolen Blessing
Nov 21 · Vayetzei: Married the Wrong Sister
Nov 28: No class, Happy Thanksgiving!
Dec 5 · Vayeshev: The Favorite Child
Dec 12 · Miketz: Dreaming Your Way to the Top
Dec 19 · Vayigash: Forgiveness & Coming Home

Details
When: Saturdays, 10–11 AM
Where: 350 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Payment plans available; we never want cost to stand in the way.

In person only.

Questions? Email MaasCenter@aju.edu

About Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh
Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh is Vice President of Jewish Engagement at American Jewish University, Director of the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys, and Director of Miller Intro to Judaism. She is passionate about making Jewish learning accessible, relevant, and engaging.
Presented by American Jewish University's Maas Center for Jewish Journeys.