Bridging Western Medicine & Spirituality in Healing
Eve Wood, private practice psychiatry,spiritual direction
Sunday 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
University Center 122
Identity & Responsibility
While surrounded with options for medical, psychological, and spiritual support support, we lack a unified model to guide us in our journey to wholeness and wellness. Dr. Eve Wood will present a model that combines traditional psychiatric medicine with universal spiritual principles, and then help you apply it to your own life. You will learn concepts, tools, and resources to help you craft your own unique path to joy, health, and fulfillment. Come learn and share your story so we can all be enriched!
Female Jews: Objects of Inspiration or Derision?
Sefer Torah Corsets v Rabbinic Misogynist Papercuts
Jacqueline Nicholls
Sunday 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
University Center 124
Arts & Performance,
Text & Thought
Jacqueline will present two art projects that explore the contrasting views of the feminine in Torah. The Sefer Torah corsets take their inspiration from the positive feminine Torah metaphors, and the papercuts mix Rabbinic misogyny with sexualized images of women, all on a nice paper doily.
Instrumental Music on Shabbat in the Conservative Movement
A Panel Discussion of the Halachic and Cultural Issues
Sandra Cohen,
Saul Rosenthal,
David Cher
Sunday 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
University Center 116 B
Arts & Performance,
Ritual & Prayer
Shul bands are enlivening Shabbat services in Conservative congregations all over the country. But this recent trend is controversial because Conservative Judaism considers itself a halachic movement, and its culture can be resistant to innovation. In this panel, we will examine the halachic and cultural arguments, both pro and con, including biblical and rabbinic texts and a recent draft responsum from the movement’s Rabbinical Assembly. As a case study of the cultural issues, we will consider the experience of Rodef Shalom, a Conservative congregation in Denver, Colorado, which now has a shul band that leads Shabbat services on a regular basis.
This panel discussion is Part 1 of a two-part presentation. Please join us for Part 2, during the Cabaret Limmud, when Shir Rodef, the musical ensemble of Congregation Rodef Shalom, will present a mini-demonstration of their Shabbat morning service, “Shabbat with a Backbeat”.
Israel and Babel
A Reading and Discussion with Israeli Author Alex Epstein
Alex Epstein,
Adam Rovner, University of Denver
Sunday 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
University Center 126
Arts & Performance,
Global History & Culture,
Israel
This presentation will feature a reading and talkback with acclaimed Russian-born Israeli writer Alex Epstein, who will discuss his work with Professor Adam Rovner of the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver. Mr. Epstein will also read from his work and take questions with the audience.
Sacred Jewish Spaces
Prioritizing Space in a Time-Bound Tradition
Julie TelRav
Sunday 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
University Center 116 A
Arts & Performance,
Global History & Culture
Can you find spirituality about as easily in a shopping mall as you can in a synagogue? Judaism has generally tended to focus more on “sacred time” than “sacred space”. However, this session aims to explore the role of architecture and design in creating inviting and spiritually fulfilling Jewish communal environments. Following a brief introduction to some design concepts in Jewish communal and sacred space planning, participants will be asked to join in a series of brainstorming activities and discussion. The goal of this session is to help participants envision environments that better reflect their Jewish needs and values and perhaps take home some ideas for implementation in their own communities.
Tu, Tu! Jewish Tales of Magic and Superstition
Cherie Karo Schwartz
Sunday 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
University Center 303 A
Arts & Performance,
Jewish Education,
Teens
We Jews are not superstitious (tu tu!). Come experience the magic: the supernatural in Jewish folklore and folktales. From engaging tales to surprising superstitions, this will be a worldwide journey through time and place, drawn from our Jewish Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Edot ha Mizrachi traditions. Through stories told and cultures revealed, we will explore customs from Talmud (Lilith!), Eastern Europe (Golem!), Yemen (firecrackers at Hanukkah!) & Greece (jumping over fish for fertility!). This session is appropriate for teens and adults.
