ICL: Created in the Divine Image: Harnessing Your Divine Potential

Course Instructor - Rabbi Yonatan Hambourger

ICL veteran Course Instructor Rabbi Yonatan Hambourger is presenting an exciting new eight-week course for the spring session.  You can view the course video trailer here.  

Course Description

Unlike any other creature on Earth, you possess something extraordinary – the power to shape your destiny through conscious choice. In this transformative, Eight-Week course, we'll explore profound spiritual insights from Kabbalah – the ancient Jewish mystical tradition transmitted by G-d to Moses at Mount Sinai. While these teachings originate from Judaism, their universal truths transcend religious boundaries.

Within every human soul lies a reflection of divine attributes. These aren't just abstract concepts; they're the building blocks of creation and the blueprint for human potential, offering profound insights for spiritual seekers of all backgrounds.  

The Divine Attributes: A Universal Language of the Soul

The divine attributes (Sefirot) represent different aspects of G-d's interaction with creation. Because we're created in the divine image, they exist within each of us as intellectual, emotive, and behavioral attributes (Middot), channeling divine energy into our world:

 

Chochmah (Wisdom): The flash of insight, the spark before form
Binah (Understanding): The ability to analyze and develop ideas
Da'at (Knowledge): Deep connection through intimate knowing
Chesed (Loving-kindness): Unconditional giving and expansion
Gevurah (Strength/Discipline): The power of restraint and healthy boundaries
Tiferet (Harmony/Beauty): Perfect balance between kindness and discipline
Netzach (Endurance): Determination to overcome obstacles
Hod (Humility): Setting ego aside to receive wisdom
Yesod (Foundation): The power to build lasting connections
Malchut (Kingdom): Bringing potential into reality

Universal Wisdom for All Paths

Just as mathematics reveals the underlying patterns of the physical world, these divine attributes illuminate the architecture of the spiritual realm. Whatever your faith or tradition, understanding and mastering these timeless principles opens pathways to higher consciousness and deeper spiritual awareness.

Your Journey of Integration

Through this course, you'll learn to:

Recognize these divine attributes within yourself

• Balance opposing forces in your life
• Develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Create meaningful relationships
• Transform challenges into opportunities

Each lesson builds upon the last, providing practical exercises and meditation techniques to integrate these qualities into daily life.

From Understanding to Transformation

This isn't theoretical study – it's a practical path to growth. Through working with these divine attributes, you'll enhance your:

• Prayer and meditation practice
• Decision-making abilities
• Emotional resilience
• Relationships
• Spiritual connection

Join me on this journey of discovery, as we explore how these divine attributes can illuminate every aspect of your life.

Rabbi Yonatan Hambourger teaches Torah and Jewish mysticism throughout Georgia, addressing both Jewish and Christian audiences. He writes two weekly newspaper columns, serves as a prison chaplain, and has taught eight courses for ICL. Through his teaching and public speaking, he brings warmth and wisdom, along with an unwavering dedication to fostering unity through shared values and understanding. His mission is simple: to help people from all walks of life find deeper meaning in their lives.