A new course from the jewish learning institute
The Art of Marriage
How to add Meaning to your Love
IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM
Course Overview:
Judaism views a loving marriage as a spiritual as well as a human ideal.
Whether you're in a committed, passionate, and loving relationship or not, the principles you'll learn in The Art of Marriage will help you to clarify what is meaningful in a relationship and will teach you how to take yours to the next level.
Encounter mystical secrets of love and romance that will invite a whole new dimension of meaning into your marriage.
Regardless of your past experiences or current relationship status, the promise of something deeper, richer, and more lasting is within your grasp.
How: In person, via Zoom or a combination
When: 6 Mondays: May 12 - June 18, 2025 (No lesson on Monday, June 2)
In person: 7:45pm Arrive, refreshments and socialise.
Lesson time: 8-9:30pm
Where: Chabad of Notting Hill, 74-76 Westbourne Grove W2 5SH
Cost: Full course price - £65. Course book - £20
Couples & Bring a friend full course price - £50 per person.
Not sure it’s for you? Try the first lesson for free!
Full & part scholarships available. Please see registration page or be in touch for more info.
Course author: This course is developed by JLI, the world’s preeminent provider of Jewish learning.
Each lesson is highly engaging, interactive and includes cutting edge media.
Course Instructor: Rabbi Shneur Wineberg, Director, Chabad of Notting Hill
The course is available for sponsorship. By sponsoring a class or the course in honour of an occasion or a loved one, you’ll be bringing the merit of deep & meaningful Torah study to the community.
Sponsorship opportunities are outlined below and sponsors will be mentioned at the start of each class.
LESSON outlines
Lesson 1 - 12 May
THE CASE FOR MARRIAGE
Is there still a need for marriage in today’s world? What purpose does it serve, psychologically and spiritually?
Lesson 2 - 19 May
JEWISH BEDROOM SECRETS
Judaism has much to say about the physical side of marriage. This lesson draws upon the wisdom of the Kabbalah and shares practical tools to increase spousal intimacy of heart, mind, body, and soul.
Lesson 3 - 26 May
WILL MY SPOUSE EVER CHANGE?
What if only one partner is committed to improving the marriage? This lesson examines the ideal of an expectation-free relationship, and how to value your partner for who they are.
Lesson 4 - 4 June
BECOMING A BETTER HALF
Marriage can bring out the best and worst in people. This lesson focuses on the individual character traits that influence marriage. We also explore how marriage can be a tool for self improvement.
Lesson 5 - 9 June
DANGER AHEAD
How does one defend a marriage from the threats of boredom from within and temptation from without? This lesson shows ways to form and fortify an exclusive and powerful relationship.
Lesson 6 - 18 June
MAKE UP OR BREAK UP?
How far should you go to make a marriage work? This lesson explores Jewish insights on divorce that provide powerful instruction on how to stay married when the going gets tough.