Red 2
The first biblical character of whom we have a physical likeness, Jehu was just an army officer with a side hobby as a racing driver until he met a prophet who told him he would become the King of Israel, which made him a psychopathic regicide without any of Macbeth’s redeeming features. Also features Elijah, Elisha and Jonah as the three witches.
Jehu ben Nimshi – a biblical Macbeth.pdfRed 9 (Boulevard)
Shabbat Studio invites all ages to re-imagine ritual Shabbat objects, such as challah and candles, with clay and playdough. By combining these and other sensory materials with natural materials, the possibilities are as endless as the imagination.
Orange 10
Tevye’s rambling speech in Shalom Aleichem’s series of monologues is a far cry from Fiddler on the Roof. Tevye the Dairyman is raw, unsentimental, and deeply embedded in the Jewish library. The session will explore this classical work in its Yiddish original and main genre, the monologue.
Red 1
Why do Zumba if you can get a workout with Israeli Dancing? Get ready to sweat to the early Zionist oldies - with some new tunes as well! Beginners welcome!
Green 26
As body and soul part company at death, the Taharah ceremony provides a process for simultaneously honouring the body and elevating the soul of the departed in one exquisite ritual. A Chevrah Kadisha (“Sacred Society”) also serves the living as comforter, companion and guide; and when needed, as advocate for Jewish traditional after-death care.
Red 4
Who are Jews of Colour and why are they so important and awesome? Seriously awesome. Come get a comprehensive primer on Jews of Colour (from a US vantage point) and gain greater insight into the opportunities, advocacy, programming, and vistas that Jews of Colour are creating for themselves and for the Jewish community at large.