Northwestern Michigan College Courses with Rabbi Chava

Study with Reb Chava @ NMC in Traverse City

Fall, 2010 Classes

Reading Sacred Texts
Join Rabbi Chava Bahle for a journey through a variety of inspiring sacred texts from the world's great spiritual traditions, including the Lord's Prayer in Aramaic, the poetry of Sufi poets Hafiz and Rumi, and texts from Judaism, Buddhism and Taoism. She'll provide the texts--you just bring an open heart and an interest in how different cultures approach the sacred word.
Registration Code = CRN 6555
Meeting date = Sep. 28
Meeting days = Tuesday
Meeting time = 01:00PM-04:00PM
Location = University Center; Building & Room = University Center, Room #213
Cost = $39

Meeting Jesus in His Jewish Context

Join Rabbi Chava Bahle as she shares thoughts on the Jewish context of Jesus. Explore why knowing this can help to deepen your understanding of the ministry of Jesus. By looking at Jewish approaches to God, sacred text, and cosmology, you will discover how Jesus taught and why his message was both timely and timeless.
3 Tuesdays, 3 - 5 PM, October 5 - October 19

Basic Hebrew and Beyond
Hebrew is the original language of the biblical scriptures. In this "crash course" you will learn the Hebrew alphabet, some basic vocabulary, and how to decode a few key sentences of the biblical text in Hebrew. This course is designed to be fun, dynamic, and focused. Whether you have taken Basic Hebrew or you have never studied the language before, you will enjoy this fast-paced linguistic adventure!
Registration Code = CRN 6334
Meeting dates = Oct. 26 to Nov. 9
Meeting days = Tuesday
Meeting time = 03:00PM-05:00PM
Location = University Center; Building & Room = University Center, Room #213
Cost = $59

Summer 2010 Past Classes
Tuesdays, June 22 & 29, 9 - 11 AM, Introduction to Mysticism

Mysticism has been defined as the pursuit of communion with, identity with, or conscious awareness of an ultimate reality, divinity, spiritual truth, or God through direct experience, intuition, instinct, or insight. What is the relationship between mysticism and religion? What does mysticism look like in different religious traditions? How do mystics achieve these states of communion with ultimate reality? What are the perils and possibilities of mystical practice for the rest of us?

Registration Code CRN 10678
University Center, Room #209
Cost = $45

Thursday, June 24, 1- 5 PM, Crash Course in Four World Religions: Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam

Four traditions; four hours! Enrich your mind with a brief look at Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity guided by Rabbi Chava Bahle. Discover inspiring stories, core spiritual practices, and dimensions of the sacred. Leave with a deeper understanding of how each tradition views the world and the place of human beings in it.

Registration Code = CRN 10677
University Center, Room #205
Cost = $49

Spring, 2010 NMC Courses

The Art of the Personal Journal
There are many reasons to write—to gain personal insight, collect pieces of your story, process your way through difficult times, establish a meaningful practice, and reflect on the world around you. Get started (or restarted) as you learn the basics of journal keeping. Master story teller, Chava Bahle, guides your discovery of mining your experiences to develop “tellable” tales in written or spoken form. You’ll explore journal styles and work with prompts to get you started. Bring a notebook and writing tool.

4 Tues., April 20-May 11, 3-5 p.m.
University Center Rm. 208
Cost: $75 Code: 10752

Basic Hebrew
Hebrew is the original language of the biblical scriptures. In this “crash course” you will learn the Hebrew alphabet, some basic vocabulary, and how to decode a few key sentences of the biblical text in Hebrew. This course is designed to be fun, dynamic, and focused. Even if you have never studied a language before, you will enjoy this fast-paced linguistic adventure!

4 Tues., May 18-June 8, 3-5 p.m.
University Center Rm. 213
Cost: $69 Code: 10738

Summer, 2009 MiniCourses! Fast and Fabulous!

Friday, June 26, Reflective Tools for Meditation— Boardman River Workshop

Reading, writing, music, reflection, and even drama are useful forms of meditation. Using one of the most well-known and best loved texts—the 23rd Psalm—you’ll engage in an exploration of historical context and several of the most familiar translations including Zen and Native American. The banks of the Boardman River provide the setting for this workshop that incorporates a “time-out,” fresh insights, and tools that can be applied to other writings. Bring a notebook. Lunch is included.

Fri., June 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
NMC Boardman River Cabin on River Rd. south of TC
Cost: $65, includes lunch ($56 with LIFE Discount)

Wednesday, July 1, 8:30 to 12:30 PM, Crash Course in Comparative Religion - 4 Traditions in 4 Hours! Covering Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Fall, 2008 Classes

Comparative Religion: Sacred Tales, Sacred Teachings
Rabbi Chava Bahle explores four great religious traditions through their sacred tales and examination of core spiritual practices. One session each will focus on Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christian traditions through inspiring stories and a brief examination of some of the practices that the tradition offers to touch the numinous. Leave with a deeper understanding of how each tradition views the world, the sacred, and the place of human beings in it. Discover how each tradition might be enhanced by knowing more about the other.

4 Tues. October 14 - November 4 3- 5 PM

Basic Hebrew
Hebrew is the original language of the biblical scriptures. In this “crash course” you will learn the Hebrew alphabet, some basic vocabulary, and how to decode a few key sentences of the biblical text in Hebrew. This course is designed to be fun, dynamic, and focused. Even if you have never studied a language before, you will enjoy this fast-paced linguistic adventure!

4 Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 AM November 18 & 25 December 2, 16,

Introduction to Kabbalah: Madonna and Beyond
In recent years, many celebrities have become involved in the study of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. The ancient texts are being translated and circulated with greater frequency, but what is Kabbalah? Why does the law say only persons over 40 may study it? Why was it kept secret for hundreds of years? In this course we will examine some of the basic ideas that shape Jewish mysticism, its practices and places where it has been used to make magic and mayhem, plus a word or two about popular Kabbalistic teachers and schools.
2 Tues., September 16 & 23, 3 - 5 PM

Spring 2008 Class
Wednesday, May 14, Kaleidoscope Campus Day click here to visit this site

Winter, 2008 Classes

Meditative Traditions: Chants, Stories, and Meditative Practices for Creating a Sacred Pause
During the busy winter months, our instinct is often to slow down and turn inward for rest, reflection and inspiration. The pace of society, however, discourages such slowing down. In this three hour mini-retreat, we will explore meditative and spiritual practices designed to help us find our center and the pool of calm and bliss at the center of our being. Through cross-cultural chant, meditation, and inspiration reading, we will explore ways to nurture our hearts and reinvigorate our compassion and empathy for the world.

Sat., Feb. 9, 9:30 A.M.-12:30 P.m.
Oleson Center Rm. A
Instructor: Chava Bahle
Cost: $39 ($34 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 9396

Comparative Religion: Sacred Tales, Sacred Teachings
Rabbi Chava Bahle explores four great religious traditions through their sacred tales and examination of core spiritual practices. One session each will focus on Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Native American traditions through inspiring stories and a brief examination of some of the practices that the tradition offers to touch the numinous. Leave with a deeper understanding of how each tradition views the world, the sacred, and the place of human beings in it. Discover how each tradition might be enhanced by knowing more about the other.

4 Tues., Jan. 15-Feb. 5, 3-5 p.m.
University Center Rm. 216
Instructor: Rabbi Chava Bahle
Cost: $75 ($63 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 9389

Scripture Windows: Bringing Biblical Texts to Life through Bibliodrama
Biblical tales were not meant to be contained only in books but were intended to be compelling, living narratives that bring joy, enlightenment, and insight. Guided by Rabbi Chava Bahle, look at four narratives from the Hebrew Bible—the exit from Eden, the binding of Isaac, the liberation at the sea, and the book of Jonah. Bring them to life in intriguing ways including study, bibliodramatic techniques, music, and personal reflection. Readers of the Bible, Sunday School teachers, preachers, story tellers—take note, this is for you!

3 Tues., March 4-18, 3-5 p.m.
University Center Rm. 207
Instructor: Rabbi Chava Bahle
Cost: $59 ($50 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 9394

PAST COURSES

Basic Hebrew
Hebrew is the original language of the biblical scriptures. In this “crash course” you will learn the Hebrew alphabet, some basic vocabulary, and how to decode a few key sentences of the biblical text in Hebrew. This course is designed to be fun, dynamic, and focused. Even if you have never studied a language before, you will enjoy this fast-paced linguistic adventure!
4 Mon., Oct. 1-22, 7-9 p.m.
University Center Rm. 215
Cost: $69
Code: 4327

Introduction to Kabbalah: Madonna and Beyond
In recent years, many celebrities have become involved in the study of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. The ancient texts are being translated and circulated with greater frequency, but what is Kabbalah? Why does the law say only persons over 40 may study it? Why was it kept secret for hundreds of years? In this course we will examine some of the basic ideas that shape Jewish mysticism, its practices and places where it has been used to make magic and mayhem, plus a word or two about popular Kabbalistic teachers and schools.
2 Tues., Oct. 2 & 9, 3-5 p.m.
University Center Rm. 219
Cost: $45
Code: 4339

Comparative Religion: Sacred Tales, Sacred Teachings
In this new approach to comparative religion, Rabbi Chava Bahle will explore 5 great religious traditions through their sacred tales and examination of core spiritual practices. One session each will focus on Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Native American traditions through inspiring stories and a brief examination of some of the practices that the tradition offers to touch the numinous. Leave with a deeper understanding of how each tradition views the world, the sacred, and the place of human beings in it. Discover how each tradition might be enhanced by knowing more about the other.
5 Tues., Oct. 16-Nov. 13, 3-5 p.m.
University Center Rm. 219
Cost: $89 ($74 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 4537

Writing and Being: The Art of the Personal Journal
Keeping a personal journal can be a journey to insight, healing, and the riches of our life stories. Using the best of journaling techniques, we will explore the themes that shape our lives. In a journal, we may record events, but we also push to understand our relationship to those events. Here we find our power, our choice, our freedom. The goal is to develop a consistent journaling practice and understand the dynamics of the personal essay. Our final class will include the option of students sharing excerpts from their writing. Bring a journal, lined paper and a favorite writing implement. A packet of resource materials will be provided.

4 Tues., Nov. 20-Dec. 11

9:30-11:30 a.m., University Center Rm. 214
Cost: $75
Code: 4330

Call Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education at (231)995-1700 for more information and to register

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She'll provide the texts--you just bring an open heart and an interest in how different cultures approach the sacred word. Registration Code = CRN 6555 Meeting date = Sep. 28 Meeting days = Tuesday Meeting time = 01:00PM-04:00PM Location = University Center; Building & Room = University Center, Room #213 Cost = $39 Meeting Jesus in His Jewish Context Join Rabbi Chava Bahle as she shares thoughts on the Jewish context of Jesus. Explore why knowing this can help to deepen your understanding of the ministry of Jesus. By looking at Jewish approaches to God, sacred text, and cosmology, you will discover how Jesus taught and why his message was both timely and timeless. 3 Tuesdays, 3 - 5 PM, October 5 - October 19 Basic Hebrew and Beyond Hebrew is the original language of the biblical scriptures. In this "crash course" you will learn the Hebrew alphabet, some basic vocabulary, and how to decode a few key sentences of the biblical text in Hebrew. This course is designed to be fun, dynamic, and focused. Whether you have taken Basic Hebrew or you have never studied the language before, you will enjoy this fast-paced linguistic adventure! Registration Code = CRN 6334 Meeting dates = Oct. 26 to Nov. 9 Meeting days = Tuesday Meeting time = 03:00PM-05:00PM Location = University Center; Building & Room = University Center, Room #213 Cost = $59 Summer 2010 Past Classes Tuesdays, June 22 & 29, 9 - 11 AM, Introduction to Mysticism Mysticism has been defined as the pursuit of communion with, identity with, or conscious awareness of an ultimate reality, divinity, spiritual truth, or God through direct experience, intuition, instinct, or insight. What is the relationship between mysticism and religion? What does mysticism look like in different religious traditions? How do mystics achieve these states of communion with ultimate reality? What are the perils and possibilities of mystical practice for the rest of us? Registration Code CRN 10678 University Center, Room #209 Cost = $45 Thursday, June 24, 1- 5 PM, Crash Course in Four World Religions: Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam Four traditions; four hours! Enrich your mind with a brief look at Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity guided by Rabbi Chava Bahle. Discover inspiring stories, core spiritual practices, and dimensions of the sacred. Leave with a deeper understanding of how each tradition views the world and the place of human beings in it. Registration Code = CRN 10677 University Center, Room #205 Cost = $49 Spring, 2010 NMC Courses The Art of the Personal Journal There are many reasons to write—to gain personal insight, collect pieces of your story, process your way through difficult times, establish a meaningful practice, and reflect on the world around you. Get started (or restarted) as you learn the basics of journal keeping. Master story teller, Chava Bahle, guides your discovery of mining your experiences to develop “tellable” tales in written or spoken form. You’ll explore journal styles and work with prompts to get you started. Bring a notebook and writing tool. 4 Tues., April 20-May 11, 3-5 p.m. University Center Rm. 208 Cost: $75 Code: 10752 Basic Hebrew Hebrew is the original language of the biblical scriptures. In this “crash course” you will learn the Hebrew alphabet, some basic vocabulary, and how to decode a few key sentences of the biblical text in Hebrew. This course is designed to be fun, dynamic, and focused. Even if you have never studied a language before, you will enjoy this fast-paced linguistic adventure! 4 Tues., May 18-June 8, 3-5 p.m. University Center Rm. 213 Cost: $69 Code: 10738 Summer, 2009 MiniCourses! Fast and Fabulous! Friday, June 26, Reflective Tools for Meditation— Boardman River Workshop Reading, writing, music, reflection, and even drama are useful forms of meditation. Using one of the most well-known and best loved texts—the 23rd Psalm—you’ll engage in an exploration of historical context and several of the most familiar translations including Zen and Native American. The banks of the Boardman River provide the setting for this workshop that incorporates a “time-out,” fresh insights, and tools that can be applied to other writings. Bring a notebook. Lunch is included. Fri., June 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. NMC Boardman River Cabin on River Rd. south of TC Cost: $65, includes lunch ($56 with LIFE Discount) Wednesday, July 1, 8:30 to 12:30 PM, Crash Course in Comparative Religion - 4 Traditions in 4 Hours! Covering Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Fall, 2008 Classes Comparative Religion: Sacred Tales, Sacred Teachings Rabbi Chava Bahle explores four great religious traditions through their sacred tales and examination of core spiritual practices. One session each will focus on Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christian traditions through inspiring stories and a brief examination of some of the practices that the tradition offers to touch the numinous. Leave with a deeper understanding of how each tradition views the world, the sacred, and the place of human beings in it. Discover how each tradition might be enhanced by knowing more about the other. 4 Tues. October 14 - November 4 3- 5 PM Basic Hebrew Hebrew is the original language of the biblical scriptures. In this “crash course” you will learn the Hebrew alphabet, some basic vocabulary, and how to decode a few key sentences of the biblical text in Hebrew. This course is designed to be fun, dynamic, and focused. Even if you have never studied a language before, you will enjoy this fast-paced linguistic adventure! 4 Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 AM November 18 & 25 December 2, 16, Introduction to Kabbalah: Madonna and Beyond In recent years, many celebrities have become involved in the study of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. The ancient texts are being translated and circulated with greater frequency, but what is Kabbalah? Why does the law say only persons over 40 may study it? Why was it kept secret for hundreds of years? In this course we will examine some of the basic ideas that shape Jewish mysticism, its practices and places where it has been used to make magic and mayhem, plus a word or two about popular Kabbalistic teachers and schools. 2 Tues., September 16 & 23, 3 - 5 PM Spring 2008 Class Wednesday, May 14, Kaleidoscope Campus Day click here to visit this site Winter, 2008 Classes Meditative Traditions: Chants, Stories, and Meditative Practices for Creating a Sacred Pause During the busy winter months, our instinct is often to slow down and turn inward for rest, reflection and inspiration. The pace of society, however, discourages such slowing down. In this three hour mini-retreat, we will explore meditative and spiritual practices designed to help us find our center and the pool of calm and bliss at the center of our being. Through cross-cultural chant, meditation, and inspiration reading, we will explore ways to nurture our hearts and reinvigorate our compassion and empathy for the world. Sat., Feb. 9, 9:30 A.M.-12:30 P.m. Oleson Center Rm. A Instructor: Chava Bahle Cost: $39 ($34 with LIFE Discount) Code: 9396 Comparative Religion: Sacred Tales, Sacred Teachings Rabbi Chava Bahle explores four great religious traditions through their sacred tales and examination of core spiritual practices. One session each will focus on Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Native American traditions through inspiring stories and a brief examination of some of the practices that the tradition offers to touch the numinous. Leave with a deeper understanding of how each tradition views the world, the sacred, and the place of human beings in it. Discover how each tradition might be enhanced by knowing more about the other. 4 Tues., Jan. 15-Feb. 5, 3-5 p.m. University Center Rm. 216 Instructor: Rabbi Chava Bahle Cost: $75 ($63 with LIFE Discount) Code: 9389 Scripture Windows: Bringing Biblical Texts to Life through Bibliodrama Biblical tales were not meant to be contained only in books but were intended to be compelling, living narratives that bring joy, enlightenment, and insight. Guided by Rabbi Chava Bahle, look at four narratives from the Hebrew Bible—the exit from Eden, the binding of Isaac, the liberation at the sea, and the book of Jonah. Bring them to life in intriguing ways including study, bibliodramatic techniques, music, and personal reflection. Readers of the Bible, Sunday School teachers, preachers, story tellers—take note, this is for you! 3 Tues., March 4-18, 3-5 p.m. University Center Rm. 207 Instructor: Rabbi Chava Bahle Cost: $59 ($50 with LIFE Discount) Code: 9394 PAST COURSES Basic Hebrew Hebrew is the original language of the biblical scriptures. In this “crash course” you will learn the Hebrew alphabet, some basic vocabulary, and how to decode a few key sentences of the biblical text in Hebrew. This course is designed to be fun, dynamic, and focused. Even if you have never studied a language before, you will enjoy this fast-paced linguistic adventure! 4 Mon., Oct. 1-22, 7-9 p.m. University Center Rm. 215 Cost: $69 Code: 4327 Introduction to Kabbalah: Madonna and Beyond In recent years, many celebrities have become involved in the study of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. The ancient texts are being translated and circulated with greater frequency, but what is Kabbalah? Why does the law say only persons over 40 may study it? Why was it kept secret for hundreds of years? In this course we will examine some of the basic ideas that shape Jewish mysticism, its practices and places where it has been used to make magic and mayhem, plus a word or two about popular Kabbalistic teachers and schools. 2 Tues., Oct. 2 & 9, 3-5 p.m. University Center Rm. 219 Cost: $45 Code: 4339 Comparative Religion: Sacred Tales, Sacred Teachings In this new approach to comparative religion, Rabbi Chava Bahle will explore 5 great religious traditions through their sacred tales and examination of core spiritual practices. One session each will focus on Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Native American traditions through inspiring stories and a brief examination of some of the practices that the tradition offers to touch the numinous. Leave with a deeper understanding of how each tradition views the world, the sacred, and the place of human beings in it. Discover how each tradition might be enhanced by knowing more about the other. 5 Tues., Oct. 16-Nov. 13, 3-5 p.m. University Center Rm. 219 Cost: $89 ($74 with LIFE Discount) Code: 4537 Writing and Being: The Art of the Personal Journal Keeping a personal journal can be a journey to insight, healing, and the riches of our life stories. Using the best of journaling techniques, we will explore the themes that shape our lives. In a journal, we may record events, but we also push to understand our relationship to those events. Here we find our power, our choice, our freedom. The goal is to develop a consistent journaling practice and understand the dynamics of the personal essay. Our final class will include the option of students sharing excerpts from their writing. Bring a journal, lined paper and a favorite writing implement. A packet of resource materials will be provided. 4 Tues., Nov. 20-Dec. 11 9:30-11:30 a.m., University Center Rm. 214 Cost: $75 Code: 4330 Call Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education at (231)995-1700 for more information and to register Back