Life Lessons from Gaza
Rabbi Lionel Benizri recently returned from 120 days fighting in Gaza, and literally being under fire clarified a lot of important life lessons that he is now sharing. Just as he led his troops in battle, he will lead us in discovering new insights about ourselves and the world we live in, including how Judaism helps bring us closer to our goals – and how our goals can bring us closer to Judaism. Join us for this timely (and timeless) presentation that will help you see Judaism, Shabbat and yourself in a new light.
Friday Evening, May 17, 6-9 pm:
- War Diary: First-hand ground insight from the Gaza War
- Eretz Israel style Kabbalat Shabbat Experience
- Networking and Shabbat Dinner
- Life Goals Facilitation based on Jewish Principles
Saturday, May 18, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Ted-Style Parasha Presentation with Actionable Insights
- Jerusalem-Style Torah Reading Experience
- Traditional Shabbat Cholent Lunch & Mingling
- Transformative A-Z of Growth & Jewish Thought Accelerated Course
Delivered by
Rabbi Lionel Benizri
Ex-IDF Commando, Tech Entrepreneur, Ironman, Serial CEO, Ex-Shabak, Author, Mohel, Sofer & Startup Coach
International feedback on the Shabbaton
“Renaissance. Lionel is the renaissance guy for a generation of millennials. His contribution to our New York annual Leadership summit has been enormous and young professionals keep asking for his guidance. He has a unique way of combining Entrepreneurship & Jewish Thought”.
Robert Safren, Chairman of The Jewish Entrepreneur
“The best shabbat experience I’ve ever had. Lionel enabled me to rediscover Jewish portions of the bible in a completely innovative way. I also enjoyed the Eretz Israel prayer style so different from what we are used to.”
Eve Saal, Customer Lead, Tel Aviv
“Actionable tools to Grow as a Young professional, I found the connections made by Lionel between the Jewish wisdom and my entrepreneurial journey both fascinating and truly useful to my personal growth.”
Marc Chriqui, Tech entrepreneur, Montreal
“Life Performance principles deeply rooted in the Jewish Sources; this is Lionel’s signature. I spent countless Shabbats with him and every moment is unique. I followed his A-Z courses of Growth and Jewish thought, and every new topic is eye opening and useful.”
Samuel Attias, Film Maker, Paris
“Inspiring, unique, and actionable. This is how I would describe this Shabbat Bootcamp, the first one focused on my own realization. Inspiring sessions, unique Jewish experience, and actionable tools to achieve my goals.”
Charles Chuman, Tech executive, Chicago
Location: Chicago Loop Synagogue, 16 S. Clark St., Chicago, IL
Cost: $120, includes all meals and activities. Scholarships available.
Free parking at Washington-Madison-Wells garage, 172 W. Madison (get validation from synagogue)
Discounted hotel accommodations nearby for an immersive Shabbat experience; ask for details.
Register by clicking here.
