Nurturing Relationships: a JLI course

Nurturing Relationships

Jewish wisdom for building deeper, richer connection in all your relationships

Relationships don't just happen; they're nurtured. Explore classic Jewish texts to build real skills in empathy, active listening, agreeable disagreement, interpersonal optimism, constructive criticism, and repairing relationships, at home, at work, and beyond.

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When

6 Wednesdays, 7:30 PM
Oct. 28 – Dec. 2

Where

Chabad of Arlington Heights
137 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

Cost

$100 per person + $25 textbook
Early bird: register by Oct. 21 for only $100 and receive the textbook free

The six lessons

Lesson 1

Unlock the source of all great social connections and see how Judaism's understanding of empathy enables deep, meaningful friendships that nourish your soul.

Lesson 2

See how your attention shapes every relationship. Discover the power of attentive listening and gain practical tools for effective, active listening.

Lesson 3

Does love conquer all? Explore when direct communication on hard topics is healthy, and how to sidestep offense, keep grace, and grow through conflict.

Lesson 4

How can we stay connected to flawed people? Learn to spot the biases that distort our view of others, and see the goodness hiding in plain sight.

Lesson 5

Learn the limits of "live and let live," and how Jewish texts chart a kind, effective path for offering critique grounded in genuine love and respect.

Lesson 6

How can we rebuild after hurt? Explore a realistic approach to forgiveness that addresses wrongs, overcomes resentment, and rebuilds relationships.