This spring, JLI of Prescott is excited to launch a new Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) course. Led by Rabbi Elie Filler, Colorful Profiles brings stories to life of intriguing and lesser-known Jewish figures who showed remarkable courage throughout history. Participants will learn how these individuals navigated issues that continue to resonate today.

“Our past imparts critical life lessons, but history may sometimes come across as dry and boring,” says Rabbi Filler. “This course is anything but that. The stories contained in this course bring the past to life in gripping sagas, many of which seem too impossible to believe—yet they are real.”

The four-session course is divided into four lessons and will delve into twelve fascinating personalities that include high-profile hostages, savvy business women, unlikely converts, and more. Through a Torah-centered approach, participants will gain a richer understanding of some of the historical challenges that people faced in living a Jewish life and how their stories resulted in enduring, impactful legacies.

“After learning about these Jewish heroes, attendees will come away with a greater sense of appreciation for their history and heritage,” says . “These stories are not defined by tragedy and suffering, but what it means to be a proud, resilient Jew.” He adds that participants will develop a deeper connection to those figures who bravely stood up for their beliefs.

Like all JLI courses, Colorful Profiles is open to adults of all ages and is geared toward every level of knowledge, including those who have no background in Hebrew or Judaism. Participants need not be affiliated with a synagogue to attend.

Course will take place 4 Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm beginning May 7th in Prescott. Course will be in person. Courses are streamed for students as well.

If interested, visit //MyJlI.com/learn/prescott to register or find out more course-related information and signup. You can also reach out to Rabbi Elie Filler at [email protected] or 928-362-8924 with questions.

JLI, the adult education branch of Chabad-Lubavitch, offers programs in more than 800 locations in the U.S. and in numerous foreign countries, including Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Panama, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Venezuela. More than 400,000 students have attended JLI classes since the organization was founded in 1998.

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