Sep

8 2021

Rosh Hashanah Learning Opportunities - Neveh Shalom

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Congregation Neveh Shalom 2900 SW Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
503-246-8831 receptionist@nevehshalom.org
http://www.nevehshalom.org

Contact
(503)-246-8831
hhd@nevehshalom.org
https://nevehshalom.org/hhd5782/

High Holiday services at Neveh Shalom, an open and egalitarian community, are led by Rabbi David Kosak, Rabbi Eve Posen, and Cantor Eyal Bitton. We offer lively young child services as well as K-6 appropriate family experiences. We welcome all to experience the New Year with Neveh Shalom.

On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, please join us for these special alternative adult learning experiences both online and in person. You need to register whether you will be attending online or in person.
Please visit our web page here for more information.
If you have any questions please email hhd@nevehshalom.org or call the CNS office at (503)246-8831.


10:30am: Creating an Integrated Life: Jewish Texts on Wellness
Rabbi David Kosak

In this session, Rav D will explore some of the themes he discussed in his Rosh Hashanah Day One sermon. Together we will look at Jewish texts that can guide us in generating more complete lives for ourselves.

11:30am: Im Ein Ani Li Mi Li? If I’m not for myself, who am I?
Mel Berwin

During the Days of Awe, we reflect on how to get closer to our authentic selves. In this short verse from Pirkei Avot, we are challenged to consider how we identify ourselves and stand up for ourselves in a complicated world, and how we support others in being their best unique selves as well. Join me for a dive into text and conversation on these themes.

12:30pm: Gender in Sacred Jewish Literature
Amy Katz

One of the themes of the high holidays is introspection. In order for us to work towards being the best versions of ourselves, we must understand who we are. For many, this includes an understanding or perhaps a reckoning with the idea of gender identity. Many think that gender fluidity is a new concept, but this session will teach that in our sacred texts the concept of gender has never been simple or binary. We’ll consider texts starting with the first human, and the implications these ancient texts have on our understanding of gender today.