Aish Seminar on Jewish Wisdom for the Living 10 am – 3 pm featuring Rabbi Leiby Burnham and Rabbi Cary A. Friedman at Torah Prep School for Girls, 8136 Groby Road, UCity, MO 63130
Register here
Cost: $36 for both days (seminars) $20 for one day (seminars)
Lunch: Sunday: Kosher Chinese: $20/adult $10/child (5-11; under 5 free)
Monday: Deli & salad bar: $15/adult $7.50/child (5-11; under 5 free)
For more information or to RSVP, call 314-862-2474 or cwolff@aish.com. Rabbi Friedman’s books will also be available for purchase.
SCHEDULE — ADULTS
Sunday, December 15th
10:00 Check-in
10:15 – 11:00 7 Wonders of the Jewish People – Part 1 Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Join us on a fascinating exploration of who we are, how we got here and what we should do about it.
11:15 – 12:15 7 Wonders of the Jewish People – Part 2 Rabbi Leiby Burnham
12:15 – 1:00 Kosher Chinese Lunch
1:15 – 2:00 A Rabbi’s Journey to Quantico: Bringing Spirituality to the FBI Rabbi Cary Friedman
Rabbi Friedman describes the challenges that officers face and the powerful tools he has designed from Torah insights to provide fortification and nourishment for law enforcement officers all around the world
2:15 – 3:00 Wisdom from the Batcave: Torah Lessons from the Batman Rabbi Cary Friedman
Wisdom from the Batcave analyzes the life philosophy that emerges from Batman comic books. The Batman’s example is used to teach profound truths and how to live a better life
2:15 – 3:00 A Happier Day in 30 Seconds: The Billion Dollar Guarantee Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Yes, do learn this one 30-second exercise, do it daily and if you’re not happier, come back to me for a billion dollars.
Monday, December 26th
10:00 am Check-in
10:15 – 11:00 Parenting: Education versus control Rabbi Leiby Burnham
What is education in Jewish thought? How do we determine if we are educating or controlling our children, and what are the outcomes of each system?
11:15 – 12:15 Parenting: 3 Pillars of Discipline Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Our children need discipline, but only in a disciplined way! Why do our children crave discipline, and how do we deliver it most effectively?
12:15 – 1:00 “Make Your Own Sandwich & Salad” Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 The Rising Cost of Happiness Rabbi Leiby Burnham
Happiness is the most sought after commodity today, but also the most elusive. Why do we have such trouble achieving happiness? Join us for an interactive experience where you work with a team to engineer happiness and uncover its roots.
1:00 – 2:00 Enhancing Relationships: Achieving Intimacy Rabbi Cary Friedman
Explore issues of Jewish marriage, relationships, pleasure and intimacy
2:15 – 3:00 Eating: Thought for Food Rabbi Cary Friedman
Eating is a complex process! Many people reenact powerful emotional dramas when they eat: they look to food to satisfy many needs beyond its obvious purpose of providing physical sustenance. The Torah literature teaches us how to use food in healthy ways that nourish both our bodies and our souls.
SCHEDULE — KIDS WILL HAVE A BLAST!
Sunday, December 25th
10:15 – 11:15 Chanukah crafts and learning
11:15 – 12:15 Games in the gym
12:15 – 1:00 Kosher Chinese Lunch with family
1:00 – 2:00 Chanukah Donut Decorating
2:00 – 3:00 Games in the gym
Monday, December 26th
10:15 – 12:15 Arcade Truck (ages 8+) Inflatable Slide (ages 7 and under)
12:15 – 1:00 Deli Lunch with family
1:00 – 2:00 Mad Science “Fire and Ice”
2:00 – 3:00 Games in the gym
**Kids will be separated by age: 0 – 4 5 – 7 8 – 12**
