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Thriving through adversity in Tanach and Jewish thought. A reflection post-October 7. How do we face hard times? How do we get up after we’ve been knocked down? How do we thrive through the experience? As always, we turn to the Tanach and Jewish history to see what our ancestors have always done in times of trouble. From the Exodus to our modern response to the Holocaust, we will find the overarching premise on which our history is built: It is always the phoenix. Every happening and story in our history has its genesis in adversity. How were the Jews of Egypt and Persia able to face the threat of genocide, slavery and the fire of destruction? Their strength to not only survive but to thrive is built into our very DNA. Join the Academy as we discover the core elements, similarities and differences with which we can reflect on and reframe the experience of October 7 and what has followed. Using the Book of Esther, Exodus, Job, the writings and thoughts of modern thinkers like Rav Soloveitchik and Rav Amital we will dive into the ashes and emerge re-energised and emboldened. Getting knocked down in life is a given. Getting up and moving forward is a choice. — Zig Ziglar 🎦 LIVE IN PERSON AND LIVE ON ZOOM BOOKING INFORMATION This course is FREE ON OUR UNLIMITED LEARNER PLAN. Visit www.adult-ed.academy/subscribe to view the benefits and subscribe. DISCOUNTS for seniors, students, educators and couples are available on checkout. Select the applicable Ticket Type on checkout to receive your discount. NO STUDENT IS EVER TURNED AWAY. Email courses@theacademy.org.za if you are in need of a subsidy or if you would like to try out a course before committing.