L.L., Yardley
I do want you to know how much S. and I enjoy this course (BOOK and teacher). I find myself thinking about and analyzing and appreciating the Torah and Judaism in ways that I never did before and never thought that I ever would.

M.D., Holland
I am 61 years old and I have 3000 years of history to catch up on. Quite a challenge? Why not?

M.G., Richboro
Thank you for an excellent set of learning experiences. I recognize that I may not always be able to verbally express my questions or thoughts in class, but that is a function of limited time and sharing class with others.
Nevertheless, you are creating in my mind questions not previously asked, reminding me of unanswered questions previously forgotten, and thoughts to be explored through our traditional sources, as well as modern secular material. This is giving me an opportunity to grow as a thinking Jew and a thinking person, and I appreciate that.

I am looking forward to the next one.

G.K., Holland
Dear Rabbi:
In one sentence:
In this class I am learning THE BEGINNING of the CONVERSATION I was born into.

B.B, Yardley
Hi Rabbi Shemtov
You did a masterful job this evening explaining and talking to people .. with secular ideas .. It is most challenging and as a person, myself, who has been on a long journey - I wish I had your guidance years ago
....Your class is a life transforming experience. I thoroughly enjoyed last night. It changes my perspective on a lot of things.

C.S., Newtown
Dear Rabbi-
The presentation of the varied translations of terminology and commentary from various sages across the ages helps to create a depth to the Torah I hadn't seen or experienced before. From the surface to Kabbalah, it's all there!

M.D., Richboro
Hello Rabbi Shemtov. It was great to meet you too last night. Your presentation was tremendous. I found the material extremely interesting. The lesson has given me an entirely new and meaningful way to reflect on G-D, creation, and my relationship with G-D. Thanks again. By the way, when you see Rabbi Weinstein please tell him I said hello and that I hope his trip was fun, interesting and productive. Sincerely,

C.K., Newtown
The class is definitely new territory for me. The 6 week courses I am used to are of course motivated by the Torah and reference the Torah, but don't truly give me an in depth look at it. So this is my 1st examination of Jewish scripture (or any scripture). It in no way leaves me frustrated. It results in a lot of contemplation, but not confusion. And what I like most about the Book Circle is what I like about any class; there is always at least one element in the evening that manages to directly tap into something I'm experiencing personally, shedding light on those experiences. It never ceases to amaze me (with a synchronicity at times that even startles me a bit, I must admit). You had made a comment at the end of the evening on Wednesday in passing and unrelated to the page itself, but completely related to an issue I was having that week; the comment was of great significance to me and I have since carried it with me. The related details are a bit personal and unimportant, but in that alone the class held great value to me. It shows that you continue to teach even though you don't know you're still teaching! :)

Many thanks for your insights and guidance! I look forward to my continued studies.

S.E., of Washington Crossing
... It has taken me a rather long time [to writes this]. This is not an easy subject for a Buddhist Lawyer. I came to the first class wanting to discover whether what I had been taught of the religion of my birth (Jewish) was true.

Within the first week it became clear from class and the readings that I knew nothing of that religion. By the end of our present class (creations third day) I laughingly call my self a Judhist. A chuckle perhaps yet a very powerful shift in my connection to G-D.

The book and your course have opened my eyes to the Universe in ways that I am only, like a child, begining to hold up to the light, turn and stare. So I have taken so long to write because I have learned so much and so little. Thank you for opening to me the mystery of my parents religion.

A.K., of Richboro
I enjoy the class. It generated unsettling curiosity . . the "creation story", which I have considered a "fable" before, turned out to be the most I have thought of. It generated a lot of thinking and further study interest from theological. scientific, consmological and philosophical perspectives