Syllabus & Schedule

Olami Inspire meets once a week, every Wednesday night, starting February 24 and ending April 28, 2021, from 9 – 11 PM Eastern Time. Sign Up Now and earn an amazing trip to Israel.

Week 1: Wednesday, February 24

Program Intro and Orientation
Topic One: Faith vs. Knowledge: the prerequisites for belief
Topic Two: Judaism 101: monotheism and pleasure – the basics of Jewish thought

Week 2: Wednesday, March 3

Topic One: The Cycle of Time: the Jewish calendar as a tool for growth
Topic Two: Guest speaker: The Kaballah of You (understanding the mystical root of your personality)

Week 3: Wednesday, March 10

Both Sessions: The Jewish View of Love, Relationships, Marriage, and Sex

Week 4: Wednesday, March 17

Topic One: The Jewish View of Prayer: Do I have to do it? Do I have to do it in Hebrew?
Topic Two: Guest Speaker

Week 5: Wednesday, March 24

Topic One: The Seven Wonders of Jewish History: understanding the miracle of Jewish survival
Topic Two: The Kosher Laws: a Jewish party in your stomach

Week 6: Wednesday, March 31

Topic One: The Jewish Experience at Mt. Sinai: what happened and why does it matter?
Topic Two: Is the Torah we have today the same as the one we started out with? 
Plus: The Moon Cycle Code

Week 7: Wednesday, April 7

Topic One: Give Me a Break: Understanding the Shabbos and the essentials of rest
Topic Two: Guest Speaker

Week 8: Wednesday, April 14

Topic One: The Chosen People: is it a racist idea? Are the Jews really chosen?
Topic Two: Guest Speaker

Week 9: Wednesday, April 21

Topic One: Heavy Duty Thinking: free will – philosophy, implications, and practical applications
Topic Two: Video presentation: Exploring the Harmony Between Torah and Science

Week 10: Wednesday, April 28

Topic One: History of Oral Law: What is it and why does it matter?
Program Wrap-up and Finale

Optional Bonus Session:

Open Forum: Send in your questions—no holds barred—and they will get answered (we hope)