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Beyond Sounding Out the Words: Prayer Hebrew Reading Knowledge
Join us for another popular Hebrew class with Parthy Schachter! This class is designed to increase comprehension of Hebrew prayers through an exploration of “roots,” the building blocks of Hebrew words, as they appear in different grammatical forms throughout Jewish texts. Find out more information and register here.
Shabbat Evening with Michele Rozansky
Friday, May 18, 6:00 p.m.First Unitarian Society, Gaebler living room
Join us for a musical Shabbat led by cantorial soloist Michele Rozansky. During the potluck that follows, Judith Heilizer will share reflections on Shavuot. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
In Focus
Women Writing Torahs: A Conversation with Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli on Feminism, Sofrut, and Ethical Choices
Shaarei Shamayim is thrilled to welcome back its soferet, female Torah scribe, Yonah Lavery-Yisraeli. Ms. Lavery-Yisraeli will reflect on her experience of writing her fst Torah and making some corrections to it a few years later. Her talk will cover feminist politics, traditional Jewish practice, and forgotten stories of the Talmud. She will also share with the community what she learned about working with a liberal congregation in the process. All are welcome to join us for a fascinating evening. Find out more here!
Multiple Narrative Tour in Israel-Palestine
February 26 - March 5, 2019
Deadline to register September 30, 2018
Shaarei Shamayim is sponsoring a 7-night trip to Israel and Palestine through MEJDI Tours. This tour will offer a combination of rich historical, cultural, and spiritual experiences, introducing participants to Israeli and Palestinian narratives with the goal of building understanding and respect for the people living in the region. It will focus on the impact of the Israeli occupation and explore obstacles to a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For more information or to book your tour, visit our tour web page or contact Danielle DiVerde at danielle@mejditours.com. We will also have an informational session April 23 at 6:00 p.m. Contact the office for details.