Registration
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Art and Symbol
New and ancient Jewish iconography
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Gershman Y, Classroom 408
Arts and Culture, Jewish and Israeli History
Philadelphia visual artist Zoe Cohen will present a talk on her recent work. Zoe's search for meaningful connections to the history of Judaism led her to explore the iconography and earth-based belief systems of Ancient Near Eastern cultures. This session will include a slide presentation and discussion, as well as an opportunity for participants to create their own Jewish symbolic imagery.
Creative Interfaith Life Cycle Celebrations
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Hamilton Building, Hunt Room
Additional schedule
- Sunday 11:00 AM–12:15 PM Hamilton Building, Hunt Room
Contemporary Jewish Life, Spirituality, Ritual, and Practice
Discussion preceeded by presentation. We will look at the needs and desires of interfaith families in creating meaningful life cycle celebrations with a connection to Judaism. This is a practical discussion, focusing on ritual from birth to death, with an emphasis on creating engaging and sustainable ceremonies and celebrations. No prior Jewish knowledge is required to participate.
Examining Our Concepts of God
A Rational Approach to this Fundamental Issue
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Hamilton Building, Classroom 312
It is time to begin a rational approach to miracles, prayer, and God. In this session we will begin to discuss a new approach to this fundamental issue.
Judaism--What Makes It Unique?
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Hamilton Building, Classroom 307
Spirituality, Ritual, and Practice, Text and Thought
Explore the origins of Judaism and the Jewish people. What makes us unique?
Judeo-Spanish in the Sephardic Diaspora
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Gershman Y, Classroom 410
Arts and Culture, Jewish and Israeli History
After being exiled from Spain in 1492, many Sephardic Jews fled to the Ottoman Empire. From these new settlements arose Judeo-Spanish, a language which combines Spanish, Hebrew, Turkish, French, Greek, and more. We'll explore the Sephardic Diaspora and the linguistic origins of Judeo-Spanish, learn pronunciation and basic phrases, and listen to modern interpretations of traditional songs.
Lies My Grandma Told Me
Reinventing Yiddishkeit Through Hip Hop
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Gershman Y, Classroom 415
Arts and Culture, Contemporary Jewish Life, Teen Friendly
Why are there so many Jewish musicians making hip hop about the contemporary Jewish experience? This session will explore how changes in Jewish ethnic identity, gender roles, and places of residence have played out in music; how the klezmer revival and ba'al teshuva movements turned into hip hop; and what it means for Jewish musicians to be making "African-American" music.
Russian Jews in Israel and in the West
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Gershman Y, Classroom 411
Contemporary Jewish Life, Jewish and Israeli History
Learn more about Russian Jews in Israel and in the West through a new presentation, followed by Q&A and discussion
The Song of the Sea
A Literary and Historical Look at a Famous Poem
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Hamilton Building, Classroom 303
We will examine the Song of the Sea (Exodus 15) from a literary and historical perspective. We will compare the poem to the narrative of the crossing in Exodus 14 to determine whether the narrative is based on the poem, or if the poem is a reworking of an older mythological portrayal of the battle of God against the Sea. We will study the literary characteristics of poem.
Welcoming Your Interfaith Family Into the Synagogue
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Gershman Y, Classroom 404
Our Jewish tradition repeatedly teaches us to welcome all into our synagogues especially, "those who are far." Come find out how these teachings are carried out in contemporary synagogues today and how you and your family can become a vital part of a Jewish community. This workshop is open to anyone in an interfaith relationship or anyone who cares about someone who is in an interfaith relationship.
You Shall Not Oppress Hired Laborers
Protecting Workers' Rights Today
Jacob Feinspan, Rosalind Spigel
Sunday 3:45 PM–5:00 PM Gershman Y, Levitt Foyer
Join us as we examine how our Jewish texts might lead us to action to protect the rights of workers in our community. This session will include chevruta (paired) study of texts, an opportunity to hear about the challenges low wage workers and their families are facing today, both individually and collectively, and end with an opportunity to take action to protect workers’ rights.
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