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Celebrate New Year 2014: Your Amazing Brain, Chassidism and Miracles |
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20265RJ |
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5 nights |
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Simi Valley, California
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| Price starting at: |
$830.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Jewish Studies; Multi-Topic; Art History/Criticism
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| Meals: |
15;
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Kosher; Kosher; Kosher; Kosher |
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Activity Particulars
Minimal walking and standing on this program.
Ring in the New Year with a special celebration!
Date Specific Information
12-30-2013
Program includes a docent led visit to the Skirball Cultural Center, a dynamic and educational institution in Los Angeles, devoted to sustaining Jewish heritage and culture.
Coordinated by American Jewish University.
In the last few years, incredible discoveries in brain research have begun to shed new light on the mysteries that surround its processes and functions. What are dreams? How do we learn and remember things? How can we improve our memory? Dr. Mark Milstein, a popular lecturer at UCLA, will demystify these questions and more in an easy-to-understand and entertaining presentation.
Chassidism: The World of Jewish Fundamentalism |
Chassidism, the impassioned ethical-mystical movement that swept Eastern Europe in the 18th century, seems to be the embodiment of the Jewish past. In this course, lectures supplemented with documentary films will survey the history and evolution of the movement, from the Ba’al Shem Tov to Menachem Mendel Shneershon and beyond. Join Ken Blady, an American Jewish University lecturer, for this wonderful opportunity to gain insights into the lifestyle and practices of this ultra-Orthodox sub-culture.
Attention! Attention! Miracles are Everywhere |
Join Rabbi Yitzak Gaines, American Jewish University lecturer, to learn about the phenomenon of miracles. Jewish tradition is replete with miracles: Moses and the burning bush, the 10 plagues of Egypt, the splitting of the Red Sea and many more are recorded in written and oral traditions. Should we still believe in miracles today? What does Kabbalah, science and archaeology have to say about miracles and supernatural phenomena?
Simi Valley
With 20 city parks, six golf courses and the hiking, biking and horseback riding of nearby Rocky Peak at their disposal, Simi Valley residents and visitors enjoy a year-round mild climate ideal for outdoor pursuits. The city also boasts the 100-acre Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.
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Accommodations
Explore Jewish arts, culture and intellect at a cultural and retreat center set among 3,000, beautiful southern California acres. Spacious bungalows on both street/upper levels; close to dining, classrooms, Judaica library and lounges. Classroom/dining are located on upper level. Limited handicapped accessible rooms available.
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