In this class, we explore the profound teachings of Pirkei Avot 3:7 on ownership and free will—what Hashem has given us, and what we give back to Him. We also examine the two dimensions of our relationship with Hashem: one expressed through the natural world, and the other accessed through Torah—boundless, infinite, and beyond.

In this class, we explore the story of the prophet Bilaam — a man with great spiritual power, who stood at a crossroads: would he use his gift to bless or to curse?

Through his first blessing to the Jewish people, we reflect on:

The two identities of the Jew — the struggler and the master

Why our being can never be cursed, only our behavior

The unique calling and solitude of the Jewish nation

How Hashem protects us from external threats — while calling on us to guard ourselves from within

In this class, we explore three timeless teachings from Pirkei Avot that help us live with purpose and spiritual clarity:

Vulnerability & Focus: Recognizing our moments of emotional or spiritual vulnerability — and choosing to fill that space with Torah and higher thought.

Servitude & Service: Understanding that every life involves service — and we can choose whether to serve governments, financial needs, or our higher calling.

The Essence of Torah Study: Exploring why both independent and group learning are essential to realizing our mission as a people.