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(Re-)Introduction to Israel/Palestine
Taught by Jeremy Siegman
Tuesday evenings from 8:00-9:15pm ET [5:00-6:15pm PT], Feb 20-Mar 19
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This survey of key topics on Israel/Palestine aims to provide some context and progressive-left political education for the current moment. We will briefly touch on questions that include: How has Zionism related to European and U.S. empire, Jewish persecution, and the Palestinians? What are the main features of the occupation? What forms of Israeli and Palestinian politics have existed within and in opposition to the peace process? How do class and ethnic hierarchies fit into all this? While the class is introductory in that it covers core themes of “the conflict” (alternatively known as colonization and resistance), there will be plenty of analysis and attempts to grapple with current events, which may also appeal to those who’ve spent time on this issue or would like to revisit it.
Judaism 101
Taught by Rabbi Miriam Grossman
Monday evenings from 8:00-9:15pm ET [5:00-6:15pm PT], Mar 11-May 20
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Together we will explore meaningful, practical, and creative ways to integrate Judaism into our daily lives. From big concepts like God, Shabbat, and Torah, to tangible experiences like blessing candles, joining in prayer and comforting mourners, we will be increasing our capacity to participate in Judaism as a spiritual and liberatory practice. Topics will include: moving through the Jewish calendar and Shabbat; daily embodied Jewish practices; marking lifecycle events personally and in community. While we will touch on some elements of Jewish history and thought, our time together will center home based and collective Jewish practices. Whether you are taking the first step on your Jewish journey, deepening an ongoing Jewish practice, or not sure where to start, absolutely everyone is welcome!
Spiritual Practices for Uncertain Times
Taught by Rabbi Miriam Grossman
Wednesday evenings from 8:00-9:15pm ET [5:00-6:15pm PT], Mar 6-Mar 27
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In times of immense upheaval and collective suffering, what Jewish spiritual tools and practices can help ground us? As we work for collective liberation or face uncertain times, what practices can help us build a sense of courage and possibility? In this class we’ll both study and also practice meditation, chant and embodied contemplative practices. The goal here is not to close ourselves off to the suffering of the world. Rather when we use traditional tools for building up our sense of awareness and sacred connection we may find we are better able to face the suffering of the world with a greater sense of shared possibility and power. This class is open to anyone of any background.
Synagogues Rising 
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