Lesson 1
Demystifying Death
Consider the soul’s continuing existence and how Jewish teachings place life and death within a larger spiritual journey.
All study pathways
Life & spiritual purpose
Journey of the Soul
Explore life, the soul, and the enduring meaning of our actions.
ABOUT THIS PATHWAY
What you’ll explore.
Approach questions of the soul and human purpose through Jewish teachings. This pathway makes room for thoughtful reflection on life, mortality, memory, and the good we can do in the present.
What to explore
- The soul in Jewish thought
- Meaning and responsibility
- Memory and lasting influence
COURSE OUTLINE
Explore all six lessons.
Lesson summaries based on the published outline from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute.
Lesson 2
Taking Leave
Explore Jewish burial practices and teachings about the soul’s transition and continuing connection with the living.
Lesson 3
The Mourning After
Understand the stages of Jewish mourning, the meaning of shiva, and ways to offer sensitive comfort.
Lesson 4
Where We Go
Examine Jewish teachings about the afterlife and the significance of Kaddish for the departed.
Lesson 5
Where We Go Again
Explore reincarnation within Jewish mystical teaching and its implications for spiritual purpose.
Lesson 6
Life Is Short(ish)
Reconsider present priorities and the lasting significance of the choices we make during our lives.