Ages and Stages
Francine Lavin Weaver
Saturday 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
University Center 116 B
Family & Intergenerational,
Jewish Education,
Teens
In chapter 5, verse 25 of Pirket Avot, Yehuda ben Tema explores what ages are appropriate for different Jewish life cycle stages. Today we will look at that text, explore more relevant activities in our lives today, and when they should/do happen. Parents and students will first work in parallel. Then we will come together as a group, and compare our decisions. A lively discussion will ensue! This session is ideal for ages 8-12 and a parent.
Gender Trouble
Thinking Beyond Binaries
Gregg Drinkwater
Saturday 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
University Center 124
Was the first human a male? A female? Neither? Both? Were Abraham and Sarah challenged by more than just infertility? Together, we’ll explore the complexity of gender in the Book of Genesis and discuss the implications of looking at the Torah from a “queer” perspective. Can we use our sacred texts to expand our understanding of sexual and gender diversity? Come study with the co-editor of the forthcoming book “Torah Queeries” (NYU Press), inspired by the Web project: www.jewishmosaic.org/torah.
Jewish Stories to Move Your Soul
Ilan Glazer
Saturday 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
University Center 122
Arts & Performance,
Teens
For generations, stories have warmed the hearts of Jews the world over. Join Maggid and master storyteller Ilan Glazer for a session of fun, inspiring Jewish tales from around the globe.
On Loving-kindness and Music
Chani Smith
Saturday 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
University Center 303 B
Text & Thought
Nahman of Bratzlav teaches that the core of every human soul is home to ‘good points’ of loving kindness (hesed). Locating the ‘good points’ in others and oneself is a transformative act, while stringing them together is a musical and spiritual process all at once. This session is a text study.
Touching the Divine Within
Guided Meditation on Ecstatic Spirituality
Miriam Blum
Saturday 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
University Center 303 A
Ritual & Prayer
This meditation session uses Kabbalistic symbols from Torah, Ezekiel, and the human potential movement to guide participants toward a powerful sensation of connecting with G-d, bringing an awareness of G-d into oneself with immediacy and clarity. The experience is also taught as a strategy for self-directed use after the session.
Wandering Jews
London's Premier Roving Minyan
Naomi Soetendorp
Saturday 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
University Center 116 A
Global History & Culture,
Identity & Responsibility
Wandering Jews is a (deep breath) peripetetic, post-denominational, egal, post-philanthropic minyan meeting twice a month in London since 2005. It is also one of the most fun things to do in London . In this session you will learn a little of the WJ history and philosophy. We will also carry out a Visualisation Exercise to help you dream up and then devise your ideal rambling rose of a community.
Shabbat Rest
Saturday 4:30 PM–5:45 PM
Additional schedules
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Saturday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM
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Saturday 10:30 AM–11:45 AM
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Saturday 1:30 PM–2:45 PM
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Saturday 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
Remember it is Shabbat. Feel free to skip a session, go for a hike, breathe in the spring air, or take a Shabbos shluf (sleep).
