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Ancient and Modern Jewish Myths of Soil and Stone

June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

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An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Monday, repeating until June 30, 2025

$180
Mondays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025
12-1:30 p.m. EDT
$180
 
Join Kohenet Shamirah Bechirah, also known as Sarah Chandler, as we delve into the realms of dust, stones, and soil, exploring themes from Hebrew Bible creation myths to the ten plagues and King Solomon’s encounters with demons. Together, we will investigate the following questions: How should humans relate to stones, soil, dust, and microorganisms? What insights can we gain from them, and in what ways can we enhance our ability to listen attentively? Additionally, what distinctive roles do contemporary spiritual leaders fulfill in soil and stone rituals? We will cover various ritual examples, including understanding the significance of dust in both ancient and modern magic, the practice of burial in soil, placing stone markers on graves, tracing graves and cemeteries with thread, and crafting candles using measuring wicks.
 
All sessions will be recorded and sent to participants. We encourage live attendance for you to get the most out of the experience.
 
Woman with long brown hair, smiling slightly, wearing a teal top against a dark background.Sarah Chandler (she/her) aka Kohenet Shamirah is a Brooklyn-based Jewish educator, artist, activist, healer, and poet. She teaches, writes and consults on issues related to Judaism, earth-based spiritual practice, respectful workplaces, mindfulness, and farming. An ordained Kohenet with the Hebrew Priestess Institute and a trainer for “Taamod: Stand Up!”, she is also is an advanced student of Kabbalistic dream work at The School of Images. Previously, Sarah served as the Director of Romemu Yeshiva, Chief Compassion Officer of Jewish Initiative for Animals, and Director of Earth Based Spiritual Practices at Hazon’s Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center. Currently, she is the CEO of Shamir Collective, as a coach and consultant to high profile artists and authors to launch new music and books, as well as lead trainer for Soft as a Rock: Public Speaking for Sensitive Souls.
 

Details

Date:
June 23
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
EDT
Cost:
$180
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Venue

Zoom

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