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.

Fascinating Facts - Lesson 5 - It's All Hebrew to Me | Rabbi Ari Sollish

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?

The Kabbalah of Meaning - Lesson 2 - To Make or Not to Make Meaning | Rabbi Ari Sollish

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.

Torah Studies 5786 - 1 - Noach: Don’t Walk Into the Ark Alone | Rabbi Ari Sollish

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 - 2 - Lech Lecha: Just Do It | Rabbi Ari Sollish

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.

The Giving Tree: A Jewish Perspective | Rabbi Ari Sollish

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.

Torah Studies 5786 - 3 - Vayeira: Not My Thing? Not the Point | Rabbi Ari Sollish

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.

Secrets of the Bible 2025 - Lesson 2 - Noah’s Ark | Rabbi Ari Sollish

The Kabbalah of Meaning - Lesson 3
To Make or Not to Make Meaning
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Even if it happens every day, daily life needn’t feel ordinary. See how every part of the day can be as significant as your highest aspirations.

The Kabbalah of Meaning - Lesson 3 - Meaning in the Mundane | Rabbi Ari Sollish

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