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Why Am I Alive?
Join Torah scholar and educator Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz to learn about the purpose of life and why the world was created.
Learn about the relationship between man and G-d, the meaning of ultimate goodness, the perfection (or lack thereof) within the world, and the existence of evil.
How do I deepen my prayer?
Praying with Soul with Rebbetzin Tziporah Gottlieb
In this 6-part series, you will no longer feel disconnected to the prayers of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur and instead develop an personal connection to the meaning and strength behind the words themselves
What is Emunah all about?
Reclaiming Your Faith with Rabbi Manis Friedman
By joining this 6-part workshop, you will discover the transformative effects of gaining emunah in calming anxiety, fear and even depression and restoring you to a tranquil, joyous state of mind
What is true happiness?
Happiness with Rabbi Akiva Tatz
By joining this 2-part series with Rabbi Tatz, you will discover answers to challenging questions regarding happiness, including:
- Is happiness a mitzvah?
- How can one be happy in a world full of tragedy?
- How could a prophet remain in a state of happiness (as is required during prophecy) when hearing a prophecy of destruction?
- How can one be happy while mourning?
- How does one combat depression?
Meet Our Torah Teachers
Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz
Torah Scholar and Educator
Rebbetzin Tziporah (Heller) Gottlieb
Scholar of Jewish Studies and Lecturer
Rabbi Manis Friedman
Author, Social Philosopher and Public Speaker
Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith
Founding Chief Editor of Aish.com and Senior Lecturer at Aish HaTorah
Gila Ross
Coach and Educator
Chaya Hinda Allen
Life Coach and Motivational Speaker
Discover Our Marketplace
Each one of us was created with a unique purpose in this world. Through Torah guidance we can begin our journey to unearth our unique capabilities and discover who we are and what we’re meant to contribute to the world.
What Our Participants Say
I have just finished learning the 48 Ways with Rabbi Coopersmith and the Aish Inner Circle. I have kept a log of all of the ways and the exercises associated with them, so that I can continue to learn, even after the course is concluded. I am very interested to hear about future opportunities to learn with Rabbi Coopersmith. Please forward my sincere thanks and appreciation to him. Kol ha Kavod for making this learning accessible to more people.
I’m not even able to describe how much I feel I learned from Rabbi Akiva Tatz. I pray I have the zchut to one day meet the Rav. I literally feel weightless (probably much like an astronaut in space) when I hear the Rav’s voice and I can’t even begin to explain to you what I feel and how many good thoughts and voices come to me after listening to the recordings. I’m privileged to be connected to deep roots and even in this world hear the greats.
Rabbi Tatz convinced me to start studying Hebrew at the age 66 without knowing it, just through his Shiurim. Many people saying to me that I am crazy and that this is impossible, but I believe with Hashem’s help, it will become real. The beauty of this all is that I am not alone. I have You, your team, Rabbi Tatz and my local Chabad Synagogue supporting my very late return to Torah.
Chaya Hinda, May Hashem continue to grant you the חכמת התורה in all that you do & in your Avodas Hashem by being there for others!
I have to humbly thank Rebbetzin Gottlieb for her brilliance in sharing her vast knowledge, her common sense, and mostly, her heart. I am enormously grateful for every story and teaching. I have undergone a complete metamorphosis since I began.
My life is on such a higher plane or madriga since I am a part of this community. Reb Heller Gottlieb and Chaya Hinda Allen feel like they are part of my life and understand me like not others do. They both, with different styles speak to my core, my essence and tell me what I need to hear and learn, whether I knew I needed it or not. I am so grateful that Hashem has brought me to them.
The program is excellent. Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz holds the attention of the listener to the point that one sits at the edge of the seat in anticipation- waiting for the questions he poses and the subsequent answers. In two words : Awe Inspiring.
This is my testimony. First, I would like to thank the Jewish Workshop for their wonderful work in spreading Torah. I have been learning full time for 39 years and can really tell how much the group has grown and matured throughout the sessions with R’ Tatz. He demands provocative thinking from them and they have responded ‘growing new ears’ absorbing Torah ideals. He delivers the concepts in a clear and concrete manner. I have heard many of his shiurim on Simple to Remember. He has always endeavored to reveal the depth of the matter at hand. I look forward to similar revelations of Torah depth in the Nefesh Hachaim. Perhaps the best testimony is how frequent I quote him to my colleagues in Yeshiva. To borrow his sign-off, all the best.
It was extremely informative. I enjoyed all the classes as they were so engaging and given over with so much clarity.
You and your colleagues and speakers are doing a phenomenal job in hosting speakers who so deftly present Torah wisdom as immediate plain truth.
May Hashem give all of you the sweetest of brochas in accordance with what you give us, week after week, year after year.
I love the interactive format. It feels like a supportive community where I can learn and grow.
Thank you Jewish Workshops for providing the opportunity to us nobodies to learn from these Giants… ALL of them…. not one little person in the group… Baruch HaShem forever and ever…. His love for us must be incredibly endless…
I am really enjoying being part of Rabbi Tatz’s community. It is amazing to learn from such a great man. He is very dedicated and it feels like he has a personal connection with everyone.