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Elul 5782 Learning Opportunities:
Turning Inward: A Night of Meditation, Song, and Reflection with Rabbinic Intern Akiva Nelson
Tuesday, September 6, 7:30-8:45 pm
CDT & Zoom
It can be hard to make space in our hectic lives to slow down and turn inward in the time leading up to the High Holydays. If you're yearning for some space to do just that, come join our wonderful new Rabbinic Intern, Akiva Nelson, for a teshuvah-themed night of song, meditation, reflection, and journaling as we prepare our hearts for the High Holidays.
Reparations and Communal Teshuvah
Thursday, September 15, 7:30-9:00 pm
Zoom
As part of Reconstructing Judaism’s exploration of movement-wide commitment to societal reparations for the sins of Native American genocide and slavery in the U.S., we will explore a Jewish lens on reparations and how we as a congregation can join in these efforts.
Nourishing Our Spirits: A Conversation
Wednesday, September 21, 7:30-8:45 pm
Zoom (please pre-register)
All are welcome to join Rabbi Toba for individual and communal reflection on what nourished our spirits and grounded us since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Mystical Origins of Jewish Meditation with Rabbinic Intern Akiva Nelson
Mondays (and one Tuesday), 10/24, 11/1, 11/7, & 11/14,
7:30-9:00 pm
CDT Sanctuary & Zoom
What if someone told you that Jewish mystics have been meditating for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, and their practice has very little (if anything) to do with Buddhism? Well, surprise surprise, it’s true!
If you’re curious to explore ancient Jewish mystical practices and see how they might enrich your spiritual life, join Rabbinic Intern Akiva Nelson for “The Mystical Origins of Jewish Meditation,” a 4-session CDT adult learning class. We’ll explore the origins of Jewish meditation, study a few ancient wisdom texts, and experiment with the techniques described within them, all with an eye toward better understanding the Jewish mystical tradition in more depth.
Current Courses ---------------------------------------------------------------
Torah Study
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