Divrei Torah/Torah Talks
Divrei Torah - Rabbi Toba Spitzer
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These divrei torah have been delivered on High Holydays and on other occasions.
Rabbi Spitzer is also writing for ON Scripture – The Torah, a weekly Jewish scriptural commentary, produced in collaboration with Odyssey Networks and Hebrew College. Thought leaders from the United States and beyond offer their insights into the weekly Torah portion and contemporary social, political, and spiritual life. These writings are reproduced on our website and at the Huffington Post.
Also of interest, see Divrei Torah Pages on the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Web site of more then 100 Reconstructionist divrei Torah available for online reading.
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Mon, 22 July 2019
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Thursday
Jul 25Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Jul 25th 8:30a to 9:15a
This weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. All are welcome, whether experienced in meditation or not. The group is facilitated by CDT members with occasional participation by Rabbi Toba. No need to make a weekly commitment; join us when you’re able! (Please arrive no later than 8:30am, in order not to disrupt the session once we’ve started.) For more information, please email mindful-mornings@dorsheitzedek.org -
Saturday
Jul 27Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, Jul 27th 9:45a to 12:00p
Please join us for musical, participatory, weekly Shabbat Morning Services, beginning at 9:45am. For people of all backgrounds and levels of Jewish experience. Services will be followed by a kiddush lunch. Childcare is available. All are welcome. -
Saturday
Jul 27GBIO Update and Health Care Reform Meeting
Saturday, Jul 27th 12:45p
GBIO liaisons Louise Enoch and Tony Broh will be holding three meetings to update CDT members about GBIO’s major campaign on Health Care reform: July 27 following services, August 15 at 11:00am, and August 19 at 7:00pm. The purpose will be to hear any of your concerns about health care issues and costs, to let you know what the GBIO health care campaign will focus on, and tell you about upcoming planned GBIO actions that we hope you will be able to participate in. -
Wednesday
Jul 31Immigrant Justice meeting
Wednesday, Jul 31st 7:00p to 8:30p
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Thursday
Aug 1Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Aug 1st 8:30a to 9:15a
This weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. All are welcome, whether experienced in meditation or not. The group is facilitated by CDT members with occasional participation by Rabbi Toba. No need to make a weekly commitment; join us when you’re able! (Please arrive no later than 8:30am, in order not to disrupt the session once we’ve started.) For more information, please email mindful-mornings@dorsheitzedek.org -
Thursday
Aug 8Mindful Mornings
Thursday, Aug 8th 8:30a to 9:15a
This weekly gathering combines guided and silent meditation to develop our capacity for mindful awareness and to cultivate qualities of patience, gratitude, and compassion. All are welcome, whether experienced in meditation or not. The group is facilitated by CDT members with occasional participation by Rabbi Toba. No need to make a weekly commitment; join us when you’re able! (Please arrive no later than 8:30am, in order not to disrupt the session once we’ve started.) For more information, please email mindful-mornings@dorsheitzedek.org -
Friday
Aug 9All-Ages Erev Shabbat Service / Potluck
Friday, Aug 9th 6:00p to 8:00p
Once a month, we gather for a potluck vegetarian dinner followed by a musical, all-ages erev Shabbat service. Join us for this fun, musical erev Shabbat experience appropriate for adults and kids of all ages (especially kids in pre-school through 4th grade). We’ll end at 7:30 pm with Oneg Shabbat (dessert). Please bring a vegetarian/dairy main dish to share - enough for 15-20 people. -
Saturday
Aug 10Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, Aug 10th 9:45a to 12:00p
Please join us for musical, participatory, weekly Shabbat Morning Services, beginning at 9:45am. For people of all backgrounds and levels of Jewish experience. Services will be followed by a kiddush lunch. Childcare is available. All are welcome. -
Saturday
Aug 10Tisha B'av
Saturday, Aug 10th 8:00p to 9:30p
The 9th of Av marks the deepest day of mourning on the Jewish calendar. At this evening program, we will hear portions of Lamentations, sing contemplative songs, and explore together the brokenness in our hearts and in our world as we prepare for the work of tikkun, repair. -
Monday
Aug 12Welcome bag assembly
Monday, Aug 12th 10:00a to 12:30p
Mon, 22 July 2019