Join Rabbi Shai Held for three lectures on fundamental issues in Jewish theology:
What Are Human Beings For? Re-Reading Genesis 1: May 1, 2012
What Can Human Beings Do? Judaism's Emphasis on Human Creativity and Responsibility: May 8, 2012
What Are Human Beings Worth? The Meaning of Human Dignity: May 15, 2012
When: Tuesday May 1, 8, 15
Time: 7:30-9pm
Location: Mechon Hadar, 190 Amsterdam Avenue (at 69th Street)
The period of Sefirat haOmer is confusing, even if you have no trouble remembering to count each night. It is a period of celebration and anticipation as well as a time of mourning and commemoration. The omer's dual nature is reflected in the two points of culmination to this period: the 33rd day of the counting (Lag ba'Omer) which signals an interruption of the customs of mourning and, of course, Shavuot, the time of the giving of the Torah. There are many unique practices associated with Lag Ba'Omer, but the one that has always fascinated me is the Chassidic custom for children to play with bows and arrows on this day.
Join Joey Weisenberg and fellows at Yeshivat Hadar, to sing nigunim interspersed
with quiet musical meditations. Together we will learn new melodies
and practical tips unlocking the power of music in Jewish prayer.
When: Mondays April 23rd, 30th, May 7th, May 14th
Time: 730pm-9pm
Location: Mechon Hadar, 190 Amsterdam Avenue (at 69th Street)
Joey and his band of singers and musicians will perform a new set of melodies from their upcoming album, "Joey's Nigunim Vol. II: Transformation of a Nigun" Bring your friends and your voices, as we'll finish the evening by creating a spontaneous collective choir!
When:Thursday Night, May 17
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Where: Mechon Hadar, 190 Amsterdam Avenue (at 69th St.)
What do we mean when we say "God"? Are we talking about an abstract, distant being? A personal God who loves and cares about us? Something else entirely? In this session, we'll explore some of the ways Jews have thought (and argued) about God, and ask what we might learn for our own spiritual and religious quests.
This is the first in a series of interactive, online classes offered by MyJewishLearning.com and Mechon Hadar.
When May 13th, 2012 7:00 PM through 8:00 PM
Class Fee $ 10.00
