It’s Complicated: Love, Family & Faith in the Torah

Family. Love. Jealousy. Loss. Faith. Conflict. Forgiveness. Starting over.

The stories are ancient. The questions are our own.

Join Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh on Saturday mornings to explore the people and stories of the Torah, and what they have to teach us about our lives today.
We’ll start at the beginning with Genesis and follow the weekly Torah portion (the section read in synagogues each week). If you’re dealing with something in your life, chances are our ancestors dealt with it first.

No Hebrew or experience needed. Just bring your questions and curiosity. Gather around the table for learning, conversation, community, and light refreshments.

Choose Your Option
Option 1: The Full Series · 10 sessions · Oct 10–Dec 19 · $360
Option 2: The First Five · Oct 10–Nov 7 · $180
Option 3: The Last Five · Nov 14–Dec 19 · $180

What We’ll Explore

The First Five
Oct 10 · Bereshit: Where It All Began
Oct 17 · Noach: The Good Guy… or Was He?
Oct 24 · Lech Lecha: Leaving Home, Finding Yourself
Oct 31 · Vayera: Family Problems Are Universal
Nov 7 · Chayei Sarah: The Legacy We Leave Behind

The Last Five
Nov 14 · Toldot: Twins, Rivals & a Stolen Blessing
Nov 21 · Vayetzei: Married the Wrong Sister
Nov 28: No class, Happy Thanksgiving!
Dec 5 · Vayeshev: The Favorite Child
Dec 12 · Miketz: Dreaming Your Way to the Top
Dec 19 · Vayigash: Forgiveness & Coming Home

Details
When: Saturdays, 10–11 AM
Where: 350 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Payment plans available; we never want cost to stand in the way.
In person only.

About Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh
Rabbi Tarlan Rabizadeh is Vice President of Jewish Engagement at American Jewish University and Director of the Maas Center for Jewish Journeys. She is passionate about making Jewish learning accessible, relevant, and engaging.
Presented by American Jewish University’s Maas Center for Jewish Journeys.