Some call this topic the third rail of Jewish life in our time. The hope is that we can begin a discussion of this complex, difficult issue in a respectful, safe, and open environment. Bring an open heart. Come listen and share. And stay for brunch…We won’t solve this issue. Let’s see what does happen…

Facilitated by Ron Opher & Elyse Seidner-Joseph.
Bring something to share for pot-luck brunch.
Saturday February 28 at 10am
520 William Ebbs Ln WC 19380

Suggested reading (short): http://www.friendsofroots.net/journey-towards-the-other.html
http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2013/sep/26/american-jewish-cocoon/

Suggested reading (long): My Promised Land by Ari Shavit–might be the best and most poignant, personal and well-researched book on this topic that I (and many others) have read….

Saturday March 14 at 10am
Come to our first TORAH SLAM!
A Torah slam is an opportunity for everyone who wishes to offer a short bit of wisdom. This Torah slam’s topic will be the week’s parsha, Vayekhal-Pekudai (Exodus 35:1-40:38).

YOU are invited to prepare a teaching on something from this week’s parsha, Vayekhal-Pekudai, and present it in under 5 minutes. Offer a piece of art (original or otherwise), a poem (original or otherwise), a teaching on the broad topic of the parsha (the building of the mishkan/tabernacle), or on something specific, or even just tangentially connected to the week’s Torah. Be as creative and innovative as you like! Everyone who volunteers in advance will have an opportunity to share their Torah. After an hour or so, we will have an open discussion of what we have just taught and learned.

Listeners are invited and needed. 

Stay for brunch, of course!

We enter a new book of Torah:Vayikra/Leviticus. Rules for Priestly Living. Lots of animal sacrifices. How could this possibly be relevant for me and you? Come and see…Discuss, pray, question, sing, and then eat!