Jerry Pollack Learning Center 

The Sara Tugman Bais Chabad Torah Center is passionately dedicated to offering all its members, and to the Detroit Jewish community at large, the opportunity to grow in their knowledge of Judaism and Jewish scholarship.

To that end, Rabbi Silberberg, a world class Torah scholar and author of two books on Halocha and hundreds of articles in scholarly journals, personally offers numerous classes.

He has also assembled a large staff of highly respected Torah teachers who offer nightly Chavrusa style learning, to match each person with a personal learning partner/teacher. Schedule 2010-2011:

SUNDAY

9:15 am: Breakfast and “Keys to Prayer.” Connect to the Divine Consciousness.  Transform your prayer experience by studying the literal and metaphysical meaning of the prayers.

Instructor: Rabbi Shneur Silberberg

10:30 am: The Book of Tanya, authored by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, first “Rebbe” of the Chabad dynasty, is the fundamental guide to Chassidic philosophy. It captures the deepest mystical concepts of Torah and translates them into a tangible, comprehensive and inspirational approach to serving the Al-mighty.

MONDAY

10:15 am: Caffeine for the Soul

A discussion on Torah topics at Starbucks. Homemade goods will be served.

Instructor: Mrs. Zeesy Silberberg

7:00 pm: Parsha class L’Dovrei Ivrit (for Hebrew speakers). An overview of the weekly Torah portion with classical commentaries, and readings from “Shulchan Shabbat.”

Instructor: Mrs. Chaya Sarah Silberberg

8:00 pm: Text-based Torah portion class using the Art Scroll Saperstein Chumash, focusing on Midrash and Jewish law.

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

8:00 pm: Kaballah for beginners. Known as the secrets of the Torah, the Kabbalah is an age-old body of knowledge exploring the inner dimensions of G-d, man and the universe. Utilizing the teachings of the Kabbalistic and Chassidic masters, this morning study session will lead you on a journey into the self and the world around you.

Instructor: Rabbi Shneur Silberberg

TUESDAY

12:45 pm: Lunch ‘n Learn in Farmington Hills at the office of Ken Kohn. Insights into the weekly Torah portion. Call 248-705-3561 to reserve.

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

8:00 pm: Talmud – Baba Metzia; Civil Law. If you borrow a car and the tire pops – who is liable? Discuss the halachic perspectives and rules of employee-employer relations, borrowing, renting, and guarding another’s property, and the rules of finding objects. Sharpen your mind with the study of the intricacies of Talmudic logic.

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

8:00 pm: Text-based class on Tanya, the bible of Chasidic philosophy. Study the nature of the soul, good and evil, G-d, the purpose of creation and life, etc. 

Instructor: Rabbi Avraham Wineberg

8:00 pm: In depth text-based Chumash class at 6605 Alderley Way, following the classical and Chasidic commentators.

Instructor: Mrs. Chaya Sarah Silberberg

9:00 pm: The Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Masters, this class focuses on the relevance of the Torah’s weekly teaching to our modern lives.

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

WEDNESDAY

9:30 am: Advanced Chasidus for women. Study the deepest – most abstract and profound – mystical concepts of Torah and translate them into a tangible, comprehensive and inspirational approach to serving the Al-mighty.

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

7:45 pm: Parsha (geared to young women) at 6605 Alderley Way. An overview of the weekly Torah portion with classical commentaries and Chasidic insights, this class focuses on the relevance of the Torah’s teaching to our modern lives.

Instructor: Mrs. Chaya Sarah Silberberg

8:00 pm: The Laws of Shabbat. A practical guide to the do’s and don’t’s of Shabbat.

Instructor: Marty Goodman

9:00 pm: Leading shul services. Learn “nusach” – the traditional cantillations and tunes of the Friday evening and Shabbat morning services.

Instructor: Marty Goodman

THURSDAY

11:15 am: Torah portion. Drawing from the wisdom of the Talmud, Kabbalah and Chassidic Masters, this class focuses on the relevance of the Torah’s teaching to our modern lives.

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

12:45 pm: Lunch ‘n’ Learn in Farmington Hills at the office of Arthur Liss. Insights into the weekly Torah portion. Call 248-705-3561 to reserve a seat.

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

12:45 pm: Lunch ‘n’ Learn in Bloomfield Hills at the office of Rick Spalter. Insights into the weekly Torah portion. Call 248-207-5513 to reserve a seat.

Instructor: Rabbi Shneur Silberberg

5:30 pm: Bi-weekly Torah class at MSU at Chabad House, 540 Elizabeth.  A light supper is served.

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

Instructor: Rabbi Shneur Silberberg

8:30 pm: Tanya, the bible of Chasidic philosophy. Study the nature of the soul, good and evil, G-d, the purpose of creation and life, and more.

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

8:30 pm: Torah portion. A deeper understanding of the weekly Torah portion through a fascinating analysis of its syntax and semantics.

Instructor: Rabbi Nachman Levine

Shabbat

8:30 am: Chasidic philosophy

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

One hour before the end of Shabbat: Bring your questions on the Torah portion, and discuss them in this class.

Instructor: Marty Goodman

7:00 pm: Parent-Child Learning. Begins November 7, and alternates between the Torah Center and Ohel Moed. Parents and children study the Judaic topic of their choice; materials are provided upon request. Ice cream is served. Jewish videos are shown occasionally, and there are periodic bowling outings.

Daily classes:

6:45-7:00 am: Tanya 

Instructor: Rabbi Shneur Silberberg

7:45-8:00 am: Midrash 

Instructor: Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg

Torah Superphone

A Torah hotline where one can dial and listen to an array of Torah lessons and stories for adults and children, from the comfort of your home.

Featuring something for everyone, the Superphone menu includes:

• The weekly Torah portion
• Rambam
• Sefer Hamitzvos
• Tanya
• Chassidic stories
• Songs
• Childrens stories
• And more

Call 248 557-8545

Sponsored In memory of Yosef Yitzchok Zaklos and Sara Tugman

Other Resources for Shiurim Available Online

• Rabbi Gafni
  Rabbi Schneur Zalman Gafni Of Ohr Tmimim in Israel heads a Yeshiva for English speaking young adults.
  
  On this website you will find numerous Shiurim, fascinating lectures on numerous topics, presented with unique brilliance and clarity.
  
  These lectures cover the Holidays, Torah Portions, and many very informative links.
  
  http://www.jewishaudio.org/ohr-tmimim/
• Sichos In English
  A wonderful site which makes available a staggering treasure chest of knowledge and learning, including:
  
• • 50 volumes of the Rebbes talks
  • 100s of Seforim in English on a myriad of subjects
  • Thousands of hours of Audio and lectures on an amazing range of topics.
  • Rambam
  • Daily Tanya
  • Parsha
  • Stories
  • Chassidic Heritage and History
  • Children Stories
  • Uncle Yossi
  • Lectures on the Holocaust
  • Rabbi Manis Friedman tapes.

www.sichosinenglish.org/

• Master Daf
  

  Learn any page of Mishnayos or Gemara online in English.

  (You need to be a member to access that site.)

  
  www.masterdaf.com