During the hottest time of the summer, when the land of Israel is parched and dry, we pause for the holiday of Tisha b’AvThe holiday on which the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem is commemorated through fasting and prayers.. It commemorates the destruction of the first and second temples in Jerusalem and provides the opportunity to mourn for the suffering of our people and suffering throughout the world. Other minor fast days remind us of additional events from our shared history, and provide opportunities for reflection in our hectic lives.
“We take for granted that we have food to eat”
When do we lament? / I looked through all my poetry / To find one to share / As a new retelling of / Our communal lament
I am here, standing in the desert. / I wear heavy clothing that will protect me from bullets, / but not from my hurting heart.
“Your struggle is your strength”
In this study of the Zohar, Rabbi Margie Jacobs will guide you in exploring the ShekhinahThe feminine name of God, expounded upon in the rabbinic era and then by the Kabbalists in extensive literature on the feminine attributes of the divine., the feminine, immanent, indwelling Sacred Presence, through the use of art materials and reflective writing. Four sessions starting May 7, 2024.
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