Aish Discovery seminar draws record crowds
On Labor Day, the Passaic Torah Institute (Yeshiva Ner Boruch) held an Aish HaTorah’s Discovery Seminar. Over 120 people attended, breaking all recent records for the seminar anywhere. “Excellent for any venue, especially on a holiday,” Rabbi Max Anteby said. He’s a senior lecturer who has presented 500 times in all 50 states. “But this year is different.”
Participants came hoping to learn how to respond to antisemitism with greater confidence. “Discovery provides cogent responses for young students as well as professional adults who are constantly being challenged regarding their religious beliefs and political affiliations,” Rabbi Steven Burg, Aish Global’s executive director, said.
“Rising antisemitism has spurred increased interest in the ‘why’ of Judaism, and people want answers,” Rabbi Baruch Bodenheim, PTI’s associate rosh yeshiva, said. “Aish HaTorah’s Discovery Seminar covers many topics that interest and intrigue Jews, including why bad things happen to good people, the beauty of Shabbos, marriage and relationships, and proofs of the existence of Hashem and the Torah. Hundreds of thousands have attended these seminars and left inspired. No matter what background they came with, they leave with a life-changing new view of Judaism.”
A Shabbaton for young professionals is planned for September 20 to 21. For information on PTI call (973) 594-4774 or email ptitorah@gmail.com.
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