Tefillah 101: An Introduction to Prayer and Spiritual Practice

With gratitude and joy, we invite you to celebrate an extraordinary achievement.

A six-part, team-taught course. Open to all, but designed especially for those who are new to the congregation.

Monday evenings, beginning with Mincha/Maariv Services at 6:00 pm. Followed by an hour of learning over a light meal, 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

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Please note the break during Pesach.

Part 1: March 17
The architecture, choreography, and ritual dress for prayer – with Rabbi Eliza McCarroll

Part 2: March 24
The History and Anatomy of a Jewish Prayer Service, including the Innovations of the Reform Judaism – with Rabbi Sam Kaye

Part 3: March 31
The Music of Prayer – with Cantor David Rosen

Part 4: April 7
The Torah Service, a Re-enactment of Sinai – with Cantorial Soloist Lindi Rivers.

Part 5: April 21
Kavanah. Why we pray? – with Rabbi Taylor Baruchel

Part 6: April 28
The Many Theologies found in our Siddur and Finding our Own – with Rabbi Yael Splansky

Session fees include a light dairy dinner.