Colorful Profiles – June–July

Short Stories of Extraordinary and Unexpected Characters from Jewish History

Jewish history is filled with towering figures and landmark events.But what about the hidden heroes—those whose names don’t make headlines, yet whose stories still resonate today?

This four-week course offers something refreshing:Rather than focusing on the usual milestones, we’ll explore twelve powerful short stories—glimpses into the lives of remarkable, often overlooked, men and women from our past.

We’ll meet:

A Roman prince who defied an empire to embrace Torah

A Talmudic scholar who led Spain’s armies

A brave woman who saved thousands from the Inquisition

A chief rabbi taken hostage—and his life-changing choice

…and eight more extraordinary individuals from the footnotes of history

But this isn’t just history for history’s sake. Each story speaks to timeless questions:

How do we respond to crisis and captivity?

How do we use influence to uplift the world?

What are the Jewish roles of men and women?

How do we welcome those who choose Judaism?

Join us for Colorful Profiles: Short Stories of Extraordinary Lives from Jewish HistoryDiscover not only the richness of our past—but lasting inspiration for the future.

📅 Dates: Four consecutive Mondays, starting June 16

🕔 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Venue: Chabad, 83 Causeway Road, Vineyard Haven

💻 Zoom option available

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💞 Nurturing Relationships – July–August

Jewish Wisdom for Building Deeper, Richer Connection in All Your Relationships

Rooted in Torah and the spiritual insights of Kabbalah, this six-week course reveals how Jewish wisdom can guide and transform our most important connections—at home, at work, and in every part of life.

Through timeless teachings from ancient Jewish texts, we’ll explore practical tools that help us build deeper empathy, communicate with clarity and kindness, navigate conflict gracefully, and strengthen bonds that may have frayed.

We’ll explore the Torah’s guidance on how to:

Truly understand others (empathy)

Rediscover fulfilling conversations (active listening)

Disagree with grace (conflict navigation)

See the good in others—even with flaws (positivity)

Offer guidance without defensiveness (influencing)

Repair and rebuild after hurt (forgiveness)

Each session offers a rich Jewish perspective and practical wisdom to help us grow the kinds of relationships that don’t just survive—but thrive.

Join us for Nurturing Relationships: A Six-Week Journey into Jewish Wisdom for Deeper Human Connection

Discover how the depth of Jewish tradition can elevate and enrich the way you connect with the people around you.

📅 Dates: Six consecutive Mondays, starting July 21

🕔 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Venue: Chabad, 83 Causeway Road, Vineyard Haven

💻 Zoom option available

🎓 Bonus: This course satisfies most states’ continuing education requirements for Medical Doctors, Psychologists, Social Workers, LMFTs, and LMHC/LPCs.

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