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Monday, July 14 2025!

Hi!

These days, it seems like nothing has a shelf life longer than a week. Every day brings another superhero franchise, fashion trend, or dieting fad. News cycles shift by the hour, social media feeds and timelines by the second. With everything flickering, flashing, and constantly updating, it’s little wonder life sometimes feel so impermanent.

For me, there’s no better way to slow things down than to pull back, if only for short while, and try to see things from a more timeless perspective. Our own Jewish traditions are filled with so many breathtaking insights, and they won’t fade away into irrelevance in a few days. Connecting to our own heritage, and ultimately to a divine wisdom, makes the all very human things we do feel richer, more meaningful, and part of something longer lasting.

The  Torah Studies program at  Chabad of Pembroke Pines tries to make this happen every single week. Each class take a topic or idea in Jewish thought to explore, tease out, and bring into play with our own lives. Each one is built around texts that we’ll learn together so that you can see these ideas for yourself, argue over them, and apply them to life your own way. Below, you can see an outline of a few of the upcoming sessions, and I’d love if you could join me for what promises to be a fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding learning experience. They are open to everyone, of all abilities, so bring along a friend too!

Shalom, and have a great week,

Rabbi Mordechai Andrusier

18490 Johnson Street

Monday, July 14 2025

Eternal Moments

How the Everyday Connects Us to the Infinite

Daily rituals can feel like a grind, but what if they’re your bridge to the eternal? This class uncovers how the daily sacrifice in the Temple shows us that every moment holds a chance to experience G-d’s infinite light. No special occasion needed.

Monday, July 21 2025

Leading with Heart

When Leadership Means Feeling the Pain

Leadership isn’t about taking charge—it’s about taking on the pain of those you lead. Learn from Moses and the tribal princes how true leadership grows from empathy, not duty, and why genuine care always leads to action.

Monday, July 28 2025

Upward Is the Only Option

Stagnation, Even in Holiness, Leads to Regressione Pain

In life and in our relationship with G-d, progress is not optional—it’s essential. This class explores the deeper meaning behind Moses’s rebuke of the Jewish people for lingering at Sinai, and how this teaches us the necessity of spiritual growth and constant motion. Discover why the best time to move forward is always now.

Monday, August 4 2025

The Unbreakable Bond

The Secret to Our Survival against All Odds

How have the Jewish people remained distinct despite centuries of exile and cultural influence? This class uncovers the deeper force that has preserved Jewish identity—a spiritual resilience implanted by Moses.

Monday, August 11 2025

Missing Piece That Says It All

What a Single Letter Reveals about Torah, Miracles, and Life

A single missing letter in the Torah might seem minor, but it speaks volumes. This class explores Rashi’s take on a missing vav, revealing how the Torah’s miracles aren’t just supernatural—they shape the physical world, too.

Monday, August 18 2025

Not Just Me, Myself, and I

Why Your Actions Are Bigger than You

Is what you do really just your business? This class explores a core Jewish idea: Our actions reflect not just on ourselves but on Torah, Judaism, and even G-d Himself. Looking at Rashi’s take on a historic oath, we’ll discover how personal conduct has communal and spiritual implications—and why that matters more than ever.

Monday, August 25 2025

Wholehearted

Choosing Trust over Certainty

What’s wrong with wanting to know what the future holds? This class explores the Torah’s directive to “be sincere with G-d”—to live with wholehearted trust rather than constant calculation.

Monday, September 1 2025

Duty Calls

-d Loves Brute Commitment

This class explores how fulfilling mitzvot out of duty—without passion—still earns G-d’s favor and brings Divine blessing. Discover the power of simple, committed observance.

Monday, September 8 2025

Motivated by Nature

When Doing the Right Thing Feels Like the Only Thing

You believe in Judaism—but sometimes it’s hard to follow through. This class explores a surprising Rashi, a mystical take on first fruits, and a powerful truth: You already have all the motivation you need. You just have to tap into it.

Monday, September 15 2025

The Silent Connection

How the Sound of the Shofar Speaks Louder than Words

Rosh Hashanah is more than a new year; it’s a wake-up call to reconnect with G-d. This class reveals how even a mitzvah done on autopilot can spark a profound connection.

Monday, September 22 2025

When the Smoke Rises

How Your Worst Moments Can Lift You Higher

We all have parts of our story we’d rather leave behind. But on Yom Kippur, the Torah reveals something deeper: Even your lowest moments can become the source of your greatest growth. Discover the hidden message in the cloud of incense that rose in the Holy of Holies—and how it still speaks to us today.

Monday, September 29 2025

Drunk on Water

The Surprising Joy of Holding Nothing Back

Sukkos is known for its overflowing joy—but the deepest celebration comes not from wine but from water. This class explores the secret of the simchat beit hasho’evah and how real joy doesn’t come from self-expression but from self-transcendence.

 

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Torah Studies is a program of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute