Friday 9:45 PM–11:00 PM
Chassidic Tish
Friday 9:45 PM–11:00 PM Sun Burst, Drift
Ritual & Prayer, Text & Thought
Stories, niggunim, and teachings honoring the Shabbat queen, the Shabbat table and your Shabbat soul.
Our Heroines, Ruth and Tamar
Friday 9:45 PM–11:00 PM Foxfire
As Shavuot approaches, we examine the Book of Ruth, which is traditionally read on this holiday. How does the Book of Ruth relate to Shavuot, the holiday of the giving of the Torah? We will explore and discuss two of the great Jewish heroines, Ruth and Tamar, as well as examine other Biblical texts, to discover the underlying meaning of this important Jewish holiday.
Spirituality & Social Justice
The Legacy of Abraham Joshua Heschel
Friday 9:45 PM–11:00 PM Windwood
Identity & Responsibility, Text & Thought
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) is one of the most celebrated Jewish personalities of the twentieth century. He is remembered as towering intellectual and an impassioned social activist. But how did Heschel understand the relationship between these realms of his life? How did his theology impact his work for peace and justice and how did his experiences in the streets shape his religious worldview? Please join us as we explore the life and work of this extraordinary spiritual activist, asking what of his legacy remains compelling for us today.
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