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This course is comprised of nine classes: seven films and two audio files.
In addition to the multimedia components, a selection of readings and multiple choice tests are also available. Continuing education students may access online files and materials for up to eight months, in any order they please. Online access may be extended beyond eight months for an additional fee.
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 | Rabbi Motti Berger studied at Loyola University in Maryland and received rabbinical ordination from Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore. He currently lectures about Jewish Philosophy at Aish HaTorah Rabbi Berger also travels all over the world as a senior Discovery lecturer, attracting people from all levels of Jewish observance with his thought-provoking and exciting topics. |
 | Rabbi Eitan Feiner earned Masters Degrees from both Johns Hopkins University and Touro College as well as a degree in counseling from the Refuah Institute. He is a world-class lecturer at numerous educational institutions in Israel and America and a regular contributor to dozens of Jewish websites and magazines. |
Rabbi Yitz Greenman studied Political Science and Economics at Brandeis University and Hebrew University and received his rabbinical ordination from Aish HaTorah. He currently serves as the executive director of Aish NY and Discovery North America. Rabbi Greenman lives in Passaic with his wife and their nine children. Their home is always open to students and guests. |
 | Rebbetizen Tzipporah Heller has been a full-time lecturer at Neve Yerushalayim College in Jerusalem since 1980. She specializes in textual analyses of Biblical literature and Jewish philosophy. Rebbetizen Heller lectures around the world, captivating audiences in the U.S., Canada, England, and South Africa. She is the author of numerous books including, Here You Are, Our Bodies Our Souls, and More Precious than Pearls. |
 | Rabbi Zelig Pliskin received a degree in Counseling Psychology from The State University of New York and studied at the Brisk Yeshiva in Israel. He has authored more than 20 books, including Guard Your Tongue, Love Thy Neighbor, Gateway to Happiness, and Building Your Self-Image and the Self-Image of Others. He gives insightful lectures to both Israeli and American audiences on the subjects of human emotions and relationships. Rabbi Pliskin resides in Jerusalem with his family. |
 | Rabbi Moshe Zeldman received his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto in Artificial Intelligence and Philosophy and received rabbinical ordination in Israel. He lectures on a variety of topics all around the world and is involved in researching hidden codes in the Bible. He currently lives in Jerusalem with his wife and five children. |
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 | Film: What is Positive Psychology? How is it different from other fields of psychology and the self-help movement? This class will open your eyes to the role of personal well-being in Judaism's approach to daily living. Discover the centrality of pleasure in Judaism. |
 | Film: What is the relationship between behavior, attitude and emotion? In this class, explore what causes personal change and how behavior is affected by acting out of habit or intent. The merits of accepting rituals as established and patterns of behavior will also be evaluated. |
 | Film: Do you know how to alter your human drives? How about channeling them? In this class, you will analyze active acceptance versus passive acquiescence as well as learn how to leverage in-born traits and overcome weaknesses. |
 | Audio File: Are you a go-getter? In this class you will learn how to set and achieve your personal goals, whether big or small. Explore the process of categorizing your goals to achieve maximum results. |
 | Film: If exercising for the sake of physical health isn't your style, you may be glad to learn that there are other benefits to exercise. This class focuses on what happens in the Western world when there is a gap between the mind and body. It explores the connections between exercise, sleep, meditation, touch and overall well-being. |
 | Film: We all know that a healthy breakfast is the best way to start a day, but what about a healthy attitude towards life? This class looks at the benefits of developing gratitude and identifies the obligation in Judaism to integrate joy into daily living. |
 | Film: How exactly is self esteem defined? Learn how to classify self esteem based on worth and competence. Experience the objective standards of self esteem in this informative and entertaining class. |
 | Audio File: How does Judaism deal with hardship? This class will explore the tools Judaism provides to help respond to and cope with life’s challenges. |
 | Film: What makes a relationship a happy one? This class centers on relationships, personal happiness and the connection between love and sexuality. You will learn some of the secrets and tips for building a successful relationship. |