Self-Improvement Courses

The search for a meaningful and purposeful life is the great equalizer among people of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds. We all want to believe that we’re a part of something bigger; we want to feel that our existence means something. But what does it mean to live with purpose? And how can we reconcile personal hardship, sudden tragedy, and feelings of emptiness with living a life of belief, happiness, and meaning? In this course, we will uncover eight paths to purpose in the face of both ordinary and extraordinary circumstances.

This forgiveness course focuses on the study of interpersonal relationships. But some of what we learn is equally relevant to our divine relationship. Learners completing this course, will have a thorough and fundamental understanding of the mechanics and application of forgiveness.

Are you ready to retrain your mind to think healthy thoughts? Some thought patterns are so pervasive and so ingrained in our minds that we aren’t even conscious of them. When these thought patterns are self-destructive and disempowering, they breed toxic emotions. The first step is to demystify these patterns by becoming more self-aware; then we can develop strategies for tackling the challenges they present. Each lesson in this course will focus on one key area, diving inward to examine the pattern of thought, and exploring strategies for untangling and transforming them.

Asher Crispe looks for a sort of Torah's "Bill of Rights," that is, the different freedoms and liberties granted to us in the Torah and how each corresponds to another of the Ten Sefirot.

An extended "biography" of the soul as it travels through seven general stages -- from its origin above, to embodiment, to resurrection, to The Worlds to Come.

The creation of the first man and woman serves as an archetype for understanding phases of estrangement and reunion in marital relationships.

A six part series on how to improve your spiritual appearance by infusing your life with greater joy, faith and inspiration.

The five-letter Hebrew word "teshuvah" contains instructions on five methods for creating more love and closeness with G-d.

The Kabbalistic view of reality expressed in the language of today's scientific theories.

Rabbi and family therapist, Daniel Schonbuch, examines the indispensable ingredients for a successful husband-and-wife relationship.

Marriage and family therapist, Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch, MA, defines what it means to be an "effective parent" and offers his formula for becoming one.