Course Schedule
6 Wednesdays
October 21 – November 25
6:45 P.M. Appetizers | 7:00 P.M. Class
Delivered by Rabbi Avremi Raichik
Come a few minutes early, enjoy appetizers, and settle in before the class begins.
Location
Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Ann
37 Main Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Course Information
Rabbi Avremi Raichik
[email protected]
(323) 369-6325
A Six-Part JLI Course
Nurturing Relationships
Jewish Wisdom for Building Deeper, Richer Connection in All Your Relationships
Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. This course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all your interpersonal relationships at home, at work, and beyond.
Explore classic Jewish texts to uncover knowledge and skills for practicing empathy, active listening, agreeable disagreement, interpersonal optimism, and navigating constructive criticism and effective relationship repair.
What We’ll Explore
Six Lessons. Real-Life Relationships.
Unlock the source of all great social connections and see how Judaism’s understanding of empathy enables deep, meaningful friendships that nourish your soul.
See how your attention shapes every relationship. Discover the power of attentive listening and why every word shared is worthwhile, and gain practical tools for effective, active listening.
Does love conquer all? Explore when direct communication on hard topics is healthy, and when it’s not, and see how to sidestep personal offense, maintain grace, and achieve growth while navigating conflict.
How can we stay connected to flawed people? Learn to identify biases that misconstrue our view of others, and unlock the tools Jewish thought offers for seeing the goodness hiding in plain sight.
Learn the limits of “live and let live.” See how Jewish texts chart a kind, considerate, and effective path for offering critique and guidance grounded in genuine love and respect.
How can we rebuild after hurt? Explore a realistic approach to forgiveness that addresses wrongs while overcoming resentment, rescuing connections, and rebuilding relationships.
Build Stronger Relationships
Six Wednesday evenings of practical Jewish wisdom for the relationships that matter most.
REGISTER NOWProfessional Accreditation
Continuing education opportunities are available for eligible professionals.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of New York Medical College and The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). New York Medical College is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Go to www.myjli.com/continuingeducation for a complete accreditation statement.
The Wellness Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. TWI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Credits: 1.5. The New York State Education Department recognizes the Wellness Institute as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Psychologists, LMSWs, LCSWs, LMHCs and LMFTs.