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Since 2008, LearningFest has been a signature annual event, providing the Dallas Jewish community an opportunity to sample an educational menu that offers varied personalities, teaching styles, and content comprised of the rich educational resources that are available in Dallas. 

The cost for the entire day of learning is $18 (no cost for teachers in Federation affiliated schools) and students with a valid ID).
For more information, contact Karen Schlosberg, kschlosberg@jfgd.org or 214-239-7131. 
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Saturday, November 5 • 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Who Invented the Weekend: The Philosophy of Shabbat

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(During Se'uda Shelishit)
The Jewish concept of Shabbat is not merely a day of rest and recreation.  Shabbat is a return to the soul, a return to paradise and a time of harmony. "More than the Jews kept the Shabbat, the Shabbat kept the Jews" - we will see that this statement is quite literally true, and that the Shabbat holds the secret to a beautiful life.
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avatar for Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Senior Lecturer, Gateways Organization
Ordained by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, Rabbi Becher holds an MA in medieval Jewish history and is currently pursuing a PhD in that field. Rabbi Becher has written three major books on Jewish law and philosophy (one is currently in its 9th printing). He is on the speaker bureau... Read More →

Saturday November 5, 2016 6:15pm - 6:45pm CDT
Sephardic Torah Center 6715 Levelland Rd, Dallas, TX 75252
  Life and Living

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