SAJE is co-sponsoring a learning event tonight with scholar in residence Rabbi Ariel Tal. He will be leading a chevrutah (partner learning) session on the topic of friendship.
When: TONIGHT (Feb 2), 8-9 pm
Where: UChicago Hillel, 5715 S Woodlawn Ave
What:
We all have friends, acquaintances, colleagues and people we hang around, but have we considered who are our real friends and who are simply acquaintances? What are the parameters of establishing a true and long-lasting friendship? How does the Torah define friendship? What qualities should we be looking for in a friend, and why is friendship a core need for humanity?
Through various sources we will explore the different perspectives on what one should look for in a friend, and how to determine what real friendship is.
About Rabbi Tal:
Rabbi Ariel Tal, B.Ed is an experienced educator, Rabbi and marketing expert, serving in positions in both North America and Israel. Rabbi Tal has a B.Ed from Ohalo College in the Golan Heights, Israel, Rabbinical Semicha from Israel Chief Rabbinate, and is a Personal Coach through Da'at U'Tevuna School in Rechovot, Israel. From 2010-2013 Rabbi Tal taught in Toronto at Netivot HaTorah Day School. There he managed the informal educational department of the Middle School and Elementary school including the tefillah program.
In 2014-2015 Rabbi Tal served as Marketing Director for Livnot U'Lehibanot in Tzfat. Rabbi Tal managed to create a new leadership program and filled both campuses thoughout the summer, with three programs running simultaneously, made possible by cultivating relationships with key organizations in the Jewish world in Israel and the Diaspora.
In 2015 Rabbi Tal completed his training as a Personal Life Coach through Da'at Utevuna Institute in Rechovot, Israel. The decision to initiate The Tefilla Project stems from his experience and expertise as both an educator and a Personal Life Coach, creating a platform for quality educational consulting and support.
