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About the course
Let’s be honest: life can be overwhelming. Very overwhelming. And between tasks, errands, responsibilities - and worries! - focusing on our happiness can sound like a luxury item we can’t currently afford.
But what if we told you that being happy is a mitzvah, and that it’s attainable? The timeless wisdom of the Torah gives us powerful ideas and tools that can change our lives for the better.
Join us on an extraordinary journey, From Oy to Joy in Four Weeks, and discover Judaism’s secrets to happiness!
This four-week series begins Thursday, January 8 (Tevet 19), with new episodes going live every Thursday at 7 p.m. Eastern
January 8, 2026
Joy isn’t an emotion — it’s spiritual energy. In this opening class, discover why joy is considered the engine of Jewish life and an authentic, soul-driven power source. Explore practical tools to generate real joy, overcome emotional heaviness, and create a mindset that elevates your psyche, your relationships, and your reality.
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January 15, 2026
What if the “curses” in our lives are actually invitations? Through Chassidic teachings and the legendary stories of Reb Zushe and Reb Elimelech, learn how to reframe difficult moments, decode their deeper context, and uncover the concealed blessings within them. This class gives you the spiritual tools to transform frustration into forward motion — and pain into purpose.
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January 22, 2026
Carrying resentment keeps us anchored to the past. This transformative session explores why grudges drain our energy and distort our self-worth. Learn how to validate your experience without being defined by it, release the emotional weight of others’ actions, and reclaim the inner space to grow, love, and move forward.
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January 29, 2026
Gratitude is more than positive thinking — it is a spiritual lens that changes everything it touches. Explore the Chassidic approach to gratitude and how daily appreciation elevates the small, the ordinary, and even the challenging. Learn how practicing gratitude increases joy, strengthens relationships, and opens your life to abundance.
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Level: Intermediate -
Length/Effort:45 min per week
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Category: Self improvement
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Institution: Chabad.org / ChabadU
Meet the Presenter
Rabbi Yitzchok Schochet is the rabbi of Mill Hill Synagogue, London, UK and a member of the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet. He was named by The Jewish Telegraph as one of the ten most influential rabbis in the United Kingdom.