Secrets of the Bible - Lesson 2

Noah’s Ark

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Thursday, November 6, 2025

Can G-d's plan for His world fail so catastrophically that the Creator regrets its very creation? And if it can, why can't it happen again? How does the rainbow symbolize the new world generated from Noah's Ark? Exploring the answers to these questions reveals the inner dynamics of the relationships that define our lives: the relationships between parent and child, between teacher and student, between employer and employee, and between G-d and us.

Torah Studies 5786

Class 3: Parashat Vayeira

Not My Thing? Not the Point.

Stepping Out of Character When the Moment Demands It

Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Avraham was the embodiment of kindness, so why did he confront G-d with harshness? Because when a soul is on a mission, comfort doesn’t matter. This class challenges us to rethink what real service looks like, and how far we’re willing to go for it.

The Giving Tree: A Jewish Perspective

Lessons from a Children's Classic on Education, Parenting & Leadership

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Explore Shel Silverstein's classic "The Giving Tree" from a unique Jewish perspective. You know the story. Here's the rest of the story.

Torah Studies 5786

Class 2: Parashat Lech Lecha

Just Do It

Obedience, Not Inspiration, Is the Heart of Judaism

Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Judaism isn’t a system of values or a path to personal growth—it’s a relationship, and G-d defines the terms. Learn how Avraham’s first step wasn’t about what he believed or felt but about simply doing what G-d said.

Torah Studies 5786

Class 1: Parshat Noach

Don’t Walk Into the Ark Alone

Giving Up on Others Is Never an Option

Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, October 21, 2025

When someone close to us is drifting from a spiritual or moral life, how far are we expected to go to help them? Through the Torah’s complex portrayal of Noach and a powerful debate in the Zohar, this class challenges us to think differently about responsibility, prayer, and the meaning of never giving up.

The Kabbalah of Meaning - Lesson 2

To Make or Not to Make Meaning

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

When life lacks luster, should we invent a more meaningful way of seeing things? Or is there already a purpose hiding in plain sight?

Secrets of the Bible - Lesson 1

The Tree of Knowledge

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Thursday, October 30, 2025

Unraveling the mystery of the "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Bad" from which Adam and Eve ate illuminates many of the questions we grapple with in our own lives. Why do we desire things that we know are bad for ourselves and for others? Why does everything we achieve require hardship and struggle? How much should we care: Is it better to be objective and true or subjective and engaged?

The Kabbalah of Meaning - Lesson 1

The Meaning We Seek

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

When we have it all, we still need something more: purpose. Discover four fundamental human qualities that provide lasting fulfillment.

High Holiday Boot Camp 5786 - Session 1

Rosh Hashanah: The Silent Connection

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on September 16, 2025

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.

Fascinating Facts - Lesson 5

It's All Hebrew to Me

An Exploration of the Holy Tongue

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Wednesday, August 6, 2025

From abracadabra to kippa and Yom Kippur, this lesson dives beyond semantics into the depths of Hebrew etymology. We’ll uncover insights into seemingly arbitrary Hebrew names, and discover words that offer perspective into the heart of key Jewish concepts.