Classes, Workshops, Lectures 2011-2012

University, Adult Ed, Retreats, Synagogue

University Courses

RELG 203, Scriptures of the Near East, University of British Columbia, January – April 2012

 

Rabbinic Education

Losing God, Finding God, Part 2, ALEPH Rabbinic Program, New York City, Location TBA, November 13, 2011, 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Waking Up the Light, Ohalah Rabbinic Conference keynote sessions, co-presented with Elliot Ginsburg, Ohalah Association of Rabbis for Jewish Renewal, January 8-11, 2012

Foundations of Jewish Philosophy, ALEPH Rabbinic Program, Advanced Study Week, Pearlstone Center, Maryland, July 8-15, 2012

Yesh Sod La-Davar: An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism, ALEPH Rabbinic Program, teleconference course, Fall 2012.

 

Adult Education 

Human Rights, Responsibilities, and Halacha, Co-led with Shayna Plaut, Or Shalom Synagogue, Thursday September 8, 7:30 pm

Modern Jewish Thought: Theological Debates, JCC of Greater Vancouver, Thursdays November 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 1:00-2:30 pm AND Or Shalom Synagogue, Wednesdays November 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 7:30-9:00 pm

“Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life ” mini-Book Club, Or Shalom Synagogue, Tuesdays February 21, 28, March 6, 12:00 noon – 1:15 pm

Children of Abraham Book Club: An Introduction to Scriptures of the Abrahamic Traditions, Or Shalom Synagogue, Wednesdays March 14, 21, 28, 7:30-9:30 pm

Jewish Mysticism, JCC of Greater Vancouver, Wednesdays May 2, 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13, 7:30-9:00 pm

 

Week Long Retreats

Peace: Ancient Wisdom Back by Popular Demand, Ruach Ha’aretz Summer Retreat, Pearlstone Center, Maryland, July 2 – 8, 2012

The Book of Ruth: Stories Within Stories, Naramata Centre, Naramata BC, July 22-28

 

Ongoing Courses (for registered, continuing students)

Exploring Judaism, Or Shalom Synagogue, September 2011– June 2012

B’yachad Bnei Mitzvah Class, Or Shalom Synagogue, September 2011 – April 2012