Nefesh Academy of Jewish Psychology Concludes Inspirational Lecture Series in Los Angeles
The Nefesh Academy of Jewish Psychology, celebrated for its pioneering approach to teaching modern psychology through the lens of Chassidic wisdom, recently concluded a series of highly acclaimed lectures across Los Angeles. This series, featuring lectures by Rabbi Moshe Genuth, traveling specially from Israel, drew enthusiastic crowds keen on exploring the depths of Jewish thought.
Rabbi Moshe Genuth, founder of Nefesh Academy, has served for 25 years as secretary to HaRav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, one of our generation’s most important teachers of the Torah’s Inner Dimensions of Kabbalah and Chassidut.
The lecture series kicked off on Wednesday, October 25th, with a women’s class titled “(Re)Discovering The Secret of Marriage,” at a home in La Brea, and an insightful night class, “Understanding the Biblical Roots of Hamas,” at Bais Bezalel Chabad in Pico. These sessions provided unique perspectives on contemporary issues through the lens of the Torah.
On Thursday, October 26th, participants engaged in a thought-provoking evening class, “Why are Men and Women so Different? A Practical Guide to Understanding One Another.” This session at Chabad Persian Youth in Pico offered valuable insights into gender dynamics, grounded in Kabbalah and Chassidut.
Following this, a captivating Shabbaton took place at Chabad of Oxnard from October 27th to 28th. The engaging sessions, well-attended by an enthusiastic audience, included lectures on “Abraham’s Fight for His Family” and “Is God Punishing Us? Abraham and the First Exile.”
The headline event of the series was a life-changing event on Sunday at the Beverly Hills Municipal Gallery. The centerpiece was a mini-course entitled “The Road to Self-Fulfillment,” where Rabbi Genuth presented a four-stage system for turning personal visions into reality. This event was not only informative but also highly interactive, as participants engaged in a workshop that emphasized the importance of dynamic goal-setting and long-term vision planning.
The series concluded with the compelling session “How Would King David Conduct This War,” at Maayan Yisroel on La Brea. The class provided a fitting conclusion to the tour, offering deep insights into the war in Israel, and the worldwide ideological war, through the wisdom of the Torah.
Participants left this series of classes not only with newfound knowledge but also with the opportunity to continue their learning journey through either the weekly Wonders publication, edited by Rabbi Genuth, or Torah and psychology courses on thenefesh.org.
Those interested in the mini-course on Self-Fulfillment can register and receive video and course handouts at https://www.thenefesh.org/pages/sfmini.
Looking forward, to meet continual demand, the Nefesh Academy of Jewish Psychology is excited to announce the planning of future classes in the coming months. These classes will be led by Rabbi Genuth and Rabbi Nir Menussi, an acclaimed writer and lecturer, as well as other senior students of Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh.
For more information about the academy, upcoming events, and registration details, please visit www.thenefesh.org.
