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In-person in Berkeley: In-person Shabbat mealswill be catered by Saul’s restaurant. Sunday brunch will be catered by Marcia BrooksAll events will also be presented on ZoomExperience the fruits of 50 years of the Aquarian Minyan and Jewish Renewal, and imagine with us how the seeds we have planted can germinate into a Sacred Future for all.Join with us to joyfully launch the next 50 years, pursuing the words of Rav Kook: "Renew the old and make holy the new."Locations sent with registration acknowledgement. If you would like to have meals during the Shabbat portion please register at the latest by JUNE 17th to give our caterer the information. Register at: https://lnkd.in/eY-JrZWc

ALEPH Ordination Program Hebrew Coursesare open to the public. Commitment: May 29, 2024 until July 31st. These non-credit courses provide an intimate learning atmosphere with personalized instruction. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in small, dynamic classes and start a meaningful learning journey, and the cost is only $250 each. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eN97DvSH Course Offerings:Breaking the Code- Reading Skills in HebrewReadings in Biblical HebrewRabbinic Hebrew Workshop – Hasidic Classics#alephnews #aop #hebrewreading #hebrewstudy #jewishtraditions #aleph

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Our popular summer courses are still available: Register before May 29th for the AOP Summer Hebrew Courses. (Open to the public) These non-credit courses provide an intimate learning atmosphere with personalized instruction. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in small, dynamic classes and start a meaning learning journey, and the cost is only $250 each. Course Offerings:1. Breaking the Code: Reading Skills in HebrewInstructor: Michal NachmanyTime: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Eastern)Description: This beginner’s class teaches the Hebrew alphabet (Alef-Bet), combining letters with vowels, and reading skills through biblical texts and prayers. You’ll learn to read and think from right to left, a fundamental aspect of the Hebrew language.2. Readings in Biblical HebrewInstructor: Rabbi Fern FeldmanTime: Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Eastern)Description: Enhance your Biblical Hebrew reading and translation skills with extensive reading of diverse passages from the Tanakh. Focus on applying vocabulary and grammar foundations from Biblical Hebrew 101 and 102.3. Rabbinic Hebrew Workshop – Hasidic ClassicsInstructor: Rabbi Dr. Natan MargalitTime: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern)Description: Practice reading Rabbinic Hebrew, focusing on abbreviations, Aramaic influences, and reading without vowels. Explore accessible Hasidic classics such as Netivot Shalom. Students should already have the basics of Hebrew grammar (Hebrew 102 or equivalent).Course Schedule:Dates: May 29, June 5, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31Fee: $250 per courseComplete the online application on our website, and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eN97DvSH Contact Information:Email: ordination@aleph.orgPhone: (215) 247-9700 x210#alephnews #aopcourses #hebrewreading #jewishtraditions #aleph

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In honour of the 19th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Service,with Combatants for Peace, aPost-Event DiscussionwithALEPH is being offered this Thursday, May 16th: please register in a advance: https://lnkd.in/e8TrxxHk ALEPHwill be holding aPost-Event Discussion,a space for us to come together to process and discuss the event and the ongoing war.DATE:Thursday, May 16, (1-2:30pm ET / 10-11:30am PT) There is a tremendous human cost to the conflict on both sides.This memorial event which recognizes the price that all of us have paid – bereaved families and society as a whole – the human price of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. We acknowledge the pain and grief; but refuse to allow this bereavement to be an excuse for further violence and war. We choose to build a different reality together, so that we will have no further bereavement. In mourning together, we seek not to equate narratives, but rather transform despair and suffering into hope and build bridges of compassion.#ALEPHnews #ALEPH #jewishrenewal #communitysupport

Join our ALEPH minyan and our Open Orthodox minyan for moments of revelation, awe, and wonder. Our all-night Tikkun Leil Shavuot concludes with a sunrise hike to the top of a mountain, and our Bikkurim Parade features the first fruits from our Adamah Farm. "Shavuot is the time when the community gathers around the mountain, and makes pilgrimage to a holy place, for the ultimate transformative experience."- Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi זצ׳לWhat does it mean to sit in wonder and awe at a time when our world is in so much turmoil? How can we even begin to experience what Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel z”l defined as radical amazement?For many of us, this can feel far from our current experience at this point in history. How can we strive for such a lofty goal? This Shavuot, we’ll journey together to find out. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN https://lnkd.in/d4yrqhMF #ALEPHNEWS #ALEPH #jewishrenewal

During these months of uncertainty and turmoil, we are sharing this offering on behalf of our valued community members: ⁣In an introductory teaching on April 16, you’re invited to join for a free masterclass introducing the field of intergenerational #traumahealing. Register for free at the link in bio or here:https://lnkd.in/eae6Q4ky ⁣More information:I’ve been hearing from many fellow therapists and clergy who are inundated with the tribulations of those in their care. The deep understanding that comes from widening the lens to encompass the historical traumas of our ancestors, coupled with compassionate tending, has never been more important. By request of the therapeutic community, I will be offering a new 6-month training in intergenerational repair for healing professionals that begins May 1. ⁣#TraumaHealing #IntergenerationalTrauma #DepthPsychology #Epigenetic #SomaticHealing #TherapistsofIG #TherapistTips

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Exciting Announcement! Join Elluminate’s Crown JEWEL Conversation featuring SooJi Min-Maranda, Executive Director of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal on Thursday, April 4th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET. REGISTER here: https://lnkd.in/e9k-uJTG Discover how SooJi Min-Maranda and ALEPH are shaping the future of Judaism through education, leadership training, and transformative experiences! Don't miss this opportunity to learn about #JewishRenewal and its impact on global communities.In this conversation, SooJi will delve into the essence of #JewishRenewal, a transdenominational movement revitalizing Judaism with spiritual vitality and meaningful experiences. Join us as we explore the journey towards renewing God’s presence in our daily lives.Hosted by Rachel Weinstein, Elluminate’s Immediate Past President, this event is part of our ongoing Crown JEWEL Conversation series. Join us each month as we spotlight remarkable #Jewishwomen leaders and discuss innovative solutions to today’s challenges.Mark your calendars and be part of this enlightening discussion! See you there! #JewishLeadership #CommunityBuilding #Transformative #AOP #alephnews

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Honoring the Memory of R'EllenBernstein, z'l. It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of R' Ellen Bernstein, a beloved member of our #ALEPHcommunity. Rabbi Jessica Shimberg wrote a moving piece in honor and memory of Ellen, which we encourage you to read:At the Confluence of Ecology & Spirituality, Death & Life.And Ellen's obituary in the New York Times:Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, Who Saw Ecology as God’s Work, Dies at 70. https://lnkd.in/efwa_GmA #bookstoread #Ecology #Alephnews #EllenBernstein

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Honoring the Memory of R' Ellen Berstein, z'l - link to article: https://lnkd.in/egkM3bMg This piece is offered in honor and memory of my beloved teacher, mentor, and friend,Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, z”l, whose love of ecology, nature, science, and Judaism gave birth to an ever growing community of Jews connected deeply to our roots in the wisdom of Earth and our partnership with her and the Divine Abundance. Ellen died, surrounded by love, on Monday morning and was buried yesterday, beneath the soil of an ecosystem she treasured. Her brief illness precluded her book tour, and yet, she had the pleasure of seeing the release of her newest gift to us –Toward a Holy Ecology, Reading The Song of Songs in the Age of Climate Crisis. May her work continue in the hands, minds, and hearts of those of us who knew and loved her, and in generations of people intent on living out a love for the Land through study, spiritual connection, and sustainable community-building. https://lnkd.in/egkM3bMg

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