Jewish tradition offers many pathways toward freedom—through ancestral narratives, practices, and the rhythms of sacred time. From the national origin story of the Exodus from Egypt, to the first encounter with the Divine Liberator at Mount Sinai, to the rhythms of Shabbat and the Sabbatical year that carry a vision of freedom for society and the planet, the Torah provides a path of liberation for both individuals and the collective.
 
In the cycle of the Jewish calendar year, the holidays of Tu Bishvat, Purim, and Passover open a unique seasonal portal to freedom. This course follows the spiritual arc of these holidays, exploring how liberation unfolds through their rituals, teachings, and inner processes.
 
Drawing on a wide range of texts from the Jewish spiritual tradition and integrating practices drawn from these teachings, we will explore freedom as an embodied, lived experience. Together, we will discover that freedom is not only a release from oppression, but a way of living in deep relationship with the earth, with one another, with the blessings and turnings of life, and with our Creator.
 
This course is open to participants of all backgrounds and levels of experience. No prior Jewish learning is required, and all texts will be provided in Hebrew with English translation.
This course is open to novices and advanced learners of all backgrounds and levels. All texts will be provided with clear line-by-line translations, and no prior knowledge or experience with the subject matter is necessary.
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How does it work?
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The course consists of eight recorded sessions, of approximately 75 - 90 minutes each. 
 
Participants can watch the recordings of the classes at your own convenience.
 
Each session includes studying primary texts as well as guided practices to ground the learning in embodied experience.
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Registrants gain lifetime access to all the course materials.
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Testimonials
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"I have been learning from Rabbi Ami Silver for the past five years. He has a unique gift in teaching his students, with a special kindness and down to earth method of explaining to everyone who learns Torah with him, a deeper sense of its relevance in our lives, and that it is deeply rooted inside of us."
- Carter Wise
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"I have been privileged to be a student of R. Ami... R. Ami’s insights into Tshuva resonated deeply with me and allowed me to come into this period of time in a new way. I was able to explore deeply who I was in the context of a loving God who wants me to live as fully as possible in this life. Being a part of R. Ami’s learning community during this time allowed me to come into one of the most profound relationships with myself, my community and Hashem during the High Holidays. I felt truly that I had come into a new beginning. I highly recommend learning with R. Ami."    
- Anne Seham
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"Rabbi Ami is the kind of teacher who can make you forget you're in a "class." Nothing feels formal or formulaic; rather Ami shares his incredible depth of knowledge with a care and gentleness that feels like you're engaged in an in-depth conversation, soul to soul. He creates a space that is built of acceptance, curiosity, and devotion to the Jewish spiritual path. After learning with him for over a year in various contexts, I can honestly say that if he's teaching it, no matter what it is, it's worthwhile to sign up because it is sure to fill you with inspiration and meaning."
- Ariel Hendelman