Northend Global Day of Jewish Learning

NORTHEND CELEBRATION
The Three Pillars of Judaism: Torah, Prayer and Acts of Living Kindness
Location: Seattle Jewish Community School
1:30-5:30PM, Sunday, November 7
$5 suggested donation in advance. $8 at the door. Free for children.

SCHEDULE

1:30PM Doors Open

2:00PM LEARNING SESSIONS: (Choose from the following topics)

God: An Evolution. The idea of God in Talmudic times compared to modern times.
Celebrating The Talmud Spirituality: A Positive Impact on Aging
The Power of Symbols in Jewish Life
Making A Mensch: 21st Century Parenting with Timeless Jewish Wisdom

3:15PM COMMUNITY EVENT: MAIN SESSION – Panel Discussion

What Does Jewish Life Rest On In 2010?: Panelists: Rabbi Jill Borodin of Congregation Beth Shalom, Rabbi Olivier Benhaim of Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, Wendy Marcus of Temple Beth Am and Rabbi Harry Zeitlin of Beth Haari

4:30PM LEARNING SESSIONS: (Choose from the following topics)

God: An Evolution: The idea of God in talmudic times compared to modern times
What's With All The Ritual: A Kabalistic understanding of how mitzvot effect us and the world
Torah From The Eyes: Deepen your understanding of Torah using artistic Midrash
The Divine Song: Jewish music in our time
G’milut Hassidim, Adin Steinsaltz: Relationship of Mishnah and Torah

5:30PM Community gathering

For a complete description of activites, please visit the SJCS website at sjcs.net/globalday.php.