Relationship Weekend with Dr. Edwin (Yisroel) Susskind

Dr. Edwin (Yisroel) Susskind of Rockland County spent the weekend of December 2-3 as the scholar in residence at Chabad House. Dr. Susskind's thought provoking and entertaining talks met with a warm reception both by the BU students as well as community members. On Friday night, Susskind spoke during Shabbat dinner to a full house on "The Heart is not an Involuntary Muscle: Falling and Staying in Love." He continued to speak with students individually and in groups until 1:30am . At Shabbat lunch Susskind spoke on Jewish Humor: What it tells us about the Jewish Psyche. After Mincha he held a workshop on Shalom Bayit specifically for students who are more observant than their parents and were seeking guidance in how to navigate tensions that arise between them and their parents. Finally, on Saturday night, Susskind spoke to community members on Living an Ecstatic Life; a lively question and answer session followed his remarks.