Continuing Education: The Torah of Joy
Taught by Rabbi Ilan Glazer

Are we meant to be happy? Does God want us to smile all the time? How does Jewish wisdom help us find joy? Why does it sometimes get in the way of our doing so? 

Using wisdom from Jewish tradition, along with insights from positive psychology, recovery, coaching, music, and the world of storytelling, this class invites you into perhaps the deepest question of all – in a world filled with so much pain and sadness, how might we find happiness? Is it even possible? How might we identify and overcome the obstacles to living a life of joy? 

This class will leave you with practical techniques to increase the amount of joy in your life. If you’re looking to turn your oys into joys, join us for 7 weeks of learning, discussion, and fun. 

Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 PM
February 16 & 23
March 2, 9, & 23 
April 6

$36/member, $54/non-member

Rabbi Ilan Glazer is passionate about ending the stigma of addiction in the Jewish community, and helping Jews in recovery, and their loved ones, find recovery and serenity, one day at a time. He believes that life is a beautiful journey of learning and growth, suffering can be transformed into joy, and everyone is a miracle. Ilan is the author of And God Created Recovery, and serves as a freelance spiritual counselor, and recovery and transformation coach. Ilan is the founder of Our Jewish Recovery, a worldwide network dedicated to helping everyone impacted by addiction live happier, healthier, and holier lives. Ilan and Sherri, along with their cats Peretz Dov and Annie Lev, are grateful to be part of the Beth Am community.