The Maharal of Prague is a paradigm of depth and sophistication of Torah thought that forms the foundation for many of the teachings of Chassidus, Mussar and Machshava. His Sefer Netivot Olam, on Man's obligations of conduct, is an important text for one who is focused on self-improvement and ethical behavior guided by Torah. Rebbetzin Heller focuses on the words of the Maharal and their meaning, and then applies them to our lives through concrete examples. For the Spring Semester, Rebbetzin...(more)

The Maharal of Prague is a paradigm of depth and sophistication of Torah thought that forms the foundation for many of the teachings of Chassidus, Mussar and Machshava. His Sefer Netivot Olam, on Man's obligations of conduct, is an important text for one who is focused on self-improvement and ethical behavior guided by Torah. Rebbetzin Heller focuses on the words of the Maharal and their meaning, and then applies them to our lives through concrete examples. For the Spring Semester, Rebbetzin Heller will be covering Netiv Hayissurim and selections from Neztach Yisrael in relation to the exile and redemption of the Jewish People. (less)