Shabbat Morning Learning with Evan Wolkenstein

Soul Repair

The Bible doesn't shy away from human suffering — its pages are filled with characters wrestling with despair, fear, compulsion, and trauma. This two-part series explores biblical narratives through mental health understanding, traditional textual study, and the deep spiritual psychology of Chassidic masters. We'll create a safe space where ancient wisdom and contemporary experience converge, offering insight for anyone touched by mental health challenges — personally or through caring for others.

• Saturday, February 21: Inner Darkness & Fear
  10:00–11:30 a.m. in the Board Room

  Wrestling with depression and anxiety through biblical narratives, Chassidic teachings on divine hiddenness and bitachon (trust), and contemporary mental health understanding

• Saturday, April 11: Patterns & Wounds
  10:00–11:30 a.m. in the Board Room

  Exploring addiction's spiritual roots and trauma's lasting impact through biblical stories, Chassidic psychology on soul-repair (tikkun hanefesh), and pathways toward healing