Torah Studies

Our Torah Studies program offers a compelling weekly series of text-based and discussion-driven classes that will challenge your mind, uplift your spirit, and spark your heart. Each lesson dives into contemporary issues through the lens of Torah, bringing fresh insight to the timeless questions of Jewish life.

Join us for weekly, thought-provoking, and inspirational learning. The classes are open to everyone, no prior background or experience needed.

Give yourself the gift of a richer, deeper Torah study experience!

Every Tuesday Evening
7:30 - 8:30 pm

The Torah Center ATL
5065 High Point Road
Atlanta, GA 30342

No Fee
Book Fee (Optional) $20
Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Zoom option available, RSVP for link

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Lesson 1: Tuesday, January 6
Parshat Shemot
Still Here, But Why?
Survival Explained—Or Not
Empires collapse, yet Jews endure. Pascal pointed to us as proof of the Divine. This lesson goes further: survival without Torah is just inertia. What makes us the “Eternal Nation” is our bond with eternal truth, not just the fact that we’re still standing.

Lesson 2: Tuesday, January 13
Parshat Va’eira
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Spiritual Clarity Is Closer Than You Think
In a world full of noise, true peace can feel elusive. But thanks to the teachings of Chasidus, we’re fortunate to live in a time when spiritual, moral, and Divine clarity is closer than ever. G-d’s revelations to Moses in Va’era show us the light that’s available to us today: a light we would do well to embrace.

Lesson 3: Tuesday, January 20
Parshat Bo
Time: Humanity’s Last Frontier
Every Hour Is a Holy Hour; Every Second, Sacred
You can sanctify a lulav, a shofar, even flour and water. But can you sanctify Tuesday at 3 p.m.? The first mitzvah given to the Jews was about shaping time itself. It’s a reminder that we don’t just count days—we make them count.

Lesson 4: Tuesday, January 27
Parshat Beshalach
One Song, a Million Voices
A True Leader Can Make Us One
Jews argue over food, politics, and prayer books. Yet, standing on the shores of the Red Sea, we sang one song in perfect unison. True unity isn’t about agreeing on everything; it’s about finding the leader and moment that brings our deepest oneness to the surface.

Lesson 5: Tuesday, February 3
Parshat Yitro
Good without G-d? Not for Long
Morality without an Anchor Drifts
Atheists can be moral, but when temptation hits, what keeps those morals in place? Judaism teaches that goodness without G-d is like a house without a foundation—it may look fine, but the first storm topples it. Faith doesn’t replace values; it makes them last.

Lesson 6: Tuesday, February 10
Parshat Mishpatim
The Whole Half
A Half-Shekel Teaches Total Commitment
We hesitate to go all in—with people, with places, and with commitments—because we’re not sure it’s safe. We’re always ready to move on. But some things call for everything we’ve got. This class looks at one ancient mitzvah that helps us know when to stop hedging and start showing up.

Lesson 7: Tuesday, February 17
Parshat Terumah
The Argument That Never Ends
Judaism Is a Lot Less Dogmatic Than You Think
If Torah were just a rigid rulebook, how could centuries of debate still rage about mitzvot observed since Sinai? Judaism thrives on the mystery, the questions, and the back-and-forth. Disagreement isn’t dysfunction—it’s discovery, and it’s what keeps the Torah endlessly alive.

Lesson 8: Tuesday, February 24
Purim
Playing by Nature’s Rules Can Get You Killed
Why Fitting In Is the Riskiest Strategy
The Jews in Persia thought they were safe—they had power, prestige, even a queen in the palace. Then came Haman. Purim teaches that our survival isn’t natural at all. Trusting politics and assimilation is choosing wolves; trusting G-d is choosing the Shepherd.

Lesson 9: Tuesday, March 3
Parshat Ki Tisa
The Broken Vessel
Why Letting Go Opens the Door to G-d’s Wisdom
We try to hold ourselves together, but the deepest truths come when we’re willing to break. This class explores what we gain when we stop clinging and start surrendering.

Lesson 10: Tuesday, March 10
Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei
Anchors in the Storm
The Strength Found in the Small Details
It’s the little things that keep everything in place. This class explores how the pegs of the Tabernacle in the desert teach us that even the smallest details are essential to the bigger picture. Just like anchors in a storm, these overlooked elements provide much-needed stability.

Lesson 11: Tuesday, March 17
Parshat Vayikra
Guilt and Grace in Our Apologies
The Offerings That Shape Our Repentance
Is it ever too late to make a real change? Jewish tradition teaches that some sins call for the deep work of transforming our character. This class explores the symbolism behind the sin and guilt offerings, showing how repentance can be nurturing or tough as we face our mistakes head-on.

Lesson 12: Tuesday, March 24
Pesach
Sweet Mortar on Freedom Bread
The Taste of Liberation Is Sharper with Pain
Nothing says paradox like slathering mortar-symbolizing charoset on matzah-symbolizing freedom. But the contrast is the point. By tasting bitterness with liberation, we learn that joy shines brightest against a dark backdrop—and our inner freedom can’t be crushed by suffering.