"He radiates the kind of fundamental decency that has a name in Yiddish; He's a mensch" (James Atlas).

        Author James Atlas’s definition of mensch made it into the dictionary. But what does the Torah have to say about being a mensch? What does it mean to be a mensch in the modern, nuanced, and stressed-filled world?

 The Temple Israel Brotherhood and the Community Kollel of Sharon invite you to find out. Please join us for an engaging three part series on what it means to truly be a mensch.

    Using classical Jewish texts and a dynamic, interactive teaching style, Rabbi Yitzi Weiner of the Community Kollel of Sharon will lead the series discussions on real life ethical issues relating to work, friends, and family through the themes of speech, honesty, and compassion.

The classes will be held in the Temple Israel library from 8-9:15 pm on the following dates:

SENSITIVE SPEECH- November 5, 12 & 19, 2009

An exploration of the laws and practice of:  
  Avoiding Lashon Hara (Gossip), Sensitivity to People’s Feelings, Avoiding Arguments

HONESTY AND INTEGRITY- January  7, 14 & 21(postponed), 2010
                                          Third session rescheduled to Jan 28, 2010

An exploration of the laws and practice of:
  Keeping One’s Word, Avoiding  Dishonesty, Avoiding Hypocrisy, Avoiding Flattery, Paying Debts, Transparency and Full Disclosure

 COMPASSION- March 4, 11 & 18, 2010

An exploration of the laws and practice of:
 Visiting the Sick, Forgiveness, Smiling, Giving the Benefit of Doubt, Charity, Lending, Returning Lost Objects, Giving Good Advice, Compassion Towards Animals, Compassion Towards the Earth

Suggested Donation: $36 for the entire series, or $15 for each three-part unit

For more information please contact Steve Binney at Binneys@verizon.net or Rabbi Weiner at Rabbiweiner@gmail.com

About Rabbi Weiner:A stimulating and experienced Jewish educator, Rabbi Yitzi Weiner entertains, engages and challenges his audiences  with warmth, humor, sophistication, and boundless enthusiasm. He is quickly gaining renown as an innovative and dedicated Torah resource for the town of Sharon and beyond.