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5 LESSONS | STARTING JULY 16th

Journey
of the Soul

A fresh look at life, death,
and the rest--in peace

5 Wednesday Evenings, starting July 16th, 2025
7:30 to 9:00 PM
Address Upon Registration

Who hasn’t wondered what happens when we die? We know what happens to the body. But what happens to the soul at birth and again at death?
At once practical and powerful, reflective and relatable, Journey of the Soul teaches a Jewish perspective on life that begins before birth and lasts well after a person’s passing.
It’s a journey we all take, and it’s yours to explore.

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LESSON OUTLINE

LESSON 1

Demystifying Death

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Why are humans so anxious about death and dying? For many, the abrupt finality of death makes life itself seem futile. By exploring how our life force—our immortal soul—never ends but merely shifts roles, we begin to view life and death as two harmonious steps on the same journey.

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LESSON 2

Taking Leave

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Is death painful for souls? Is my presence felt when I visit a grave? Judaism’s pre-burial and burial rituals accompany the soul’s gradual transition from a limiting physical life to a completely spiritual one. We discuss those rituals and how, once freed, the soul’s connection to the living continues in new and powerful ways.

 

 

LESSON 3

The Mourning After

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What is the Jewish grieving process and what is the significance of its various traditions? This lesson provides a meaningful Jewish perspective on grief itself, as well as practical shiva etiquette both for mourners and for those who wish to comfort them.

 

 

LESSON 4

Where We Go

 

For centuries, human beings have been motivated by the promise of heaven and frightened by the threat of hell. Discover what Jews believe about where every soul goes and how Kaddish aids a soul in reaching true peace.

 

 

LESSON 5

Where We Go Again

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Reincarnation: more than a fascinating topic, Judaism provides a practical way to imagine this mystical process, and explains why it is important both to departed souls and to our lives today.

West Hartford

4 Monday Evenings starting July 14, 2025

7:30-9:00 PM

 

CHABAD HOUSE

2352 Albany Avenue,

West Hartford CT 06117

Farmington

4 Wednesday Evenings starting July 16, 2025

7:30-9:00 PM

 

Address upon registration

Instructor

Rabbi Shaya Gopin

More Information

JLI Course Registration

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Chabad's policy is that no one will be turned down due to lack of funds. For other options please call Rabbi Shaya at 860-232-1116 or email JewishLearning@ChabadHartford.com

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Thanks for registering for our class. See you there!

FARMINGTON CHABAD

Location

Mailing Address:

304 Main Street, Suite E613, Farmington, 06032 CT

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