Exploring Judaism
In this series of lecture/discussions, Rabbi Helen Plotkin presents explorations of timely topics in Jewish text and thought. Please email helen@mekomtorah.org for access to the Zoom meetings.
Sessions for Summer 2020 are as follows:
Sessions for Summer 2020 are as follows:
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Thursday, Oct 1, 2:00 pm: Fragility and Joy
The holiday of Succot - the Feast of Tabernacles - is an exercise in feeling secure even when we know there is no such thing. Thursday, July 23, 2:00 pm: Rising from the Ashes On the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av, the Jews contemplate the destruction of what they held most dear. And in the wake of lamentation comes renewal. Thursday, August 20, 2:00 pm: A Month of Return For 30 days leading up to the Jewish New Year we practice the art of forgiveness--giving and receiving--the cornerstone of relationship with the divine and with each other. |