Schedule
An exciting announcement from CFCJS’ Director and Program Director:
This is a time of great change, growth and uncertainty in the world and, as we are taught, great possibility as well. It is written that there will come a time when the wellsprings of wisdom will open and be available to all. It would seem that we are entering into that time, a time to embrace our birthright as Jews and citizens of the planet. According to many of these teachers, it is important to know that this type of work can have great impact and healing both for ourselves and for the world.
Starting soon, ongoing groups for weekly study, growth and connection will be meeting on Sundays in the Palo Alto area and Thursdays in the San Mateo/Burlingame area.
If you’d like to receive further information, please contact CFCJS' Program Director, Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman at info@cfcjs.org You are welcome as well to forward this invitation to others whom you feel might be interested in this type of experience.
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The Practice of Kabbalah
Stanford University
Judaic Studies Department
Palo Atlo
Thursday, December 4th from 4:15-6:15 PM
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Meditation of Congregation Beth Jacob
Redwood City
1st Shabbat of each month
9:00-10:00 AM
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Seventy Faces of Wisdom
Melton Graduate School
Palo Alto JCC
Mondays, January 26 - March 2, 2009
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Learners’ Minyan
Congregation Kol Emeth
Palo Alto
2nd and 4th Shabbat mornings in November
10:30-11:30 AM
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Introduction to Kabbalah
Melton Adult Mini-School Graduate Program
Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center
Los Gatos, CA
February 23, 2009-March 11, 2009
Wednesdays 8:45-9:45 PM
Over the millennia, a mystical stream of thought arose in Judaism that still has relevance today. Come learn not only what Kabbalah is, but how it can be applied to everyday life.
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A sampling of previous teaching engagements:
Purposes of Jewish Living
Melton Adult Mini-School
Palo Alto, CA
October 9, 2007-June 3, 2008
Tuesdays 7:00 PM
Essential Jewish theological concepts and ideas as they unfold in the Bible, the Talmud and other sacred texts.
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Longing for the Land
Feast of Jewish Learning
Palo Alto, CA
January 26, 2008
Exploration of longing for Israel as expressed through modern Jewish poetry and literature. Authors include: Halevi, Amichai, Alterman, Oz, Rav Kook
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Introduction to Kabbalah
Temple Beth Jacob
Redwood City, CA
March 3, 2008 – May 5, 2008
Mondays 10:30-11:30 AM
Over the millennia, a mystical stream of thought arose in Judaism that still has relevance today. Come learn not only what Kabbalah is, but how it can be applied to everyday life.
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Spice of Eretz Yisrael: Israel Through Mystical Eyes
Feast of Jewish Learning
Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center
Los Gatos, CA
February 9, 2008
Over the eyes, rabbis of the Jewish mystical tradition wrote extensively about Israel. Join us for a ‘taste’ of their teachings and learn why Israel was important to them.
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Jewish Spirituality Shabbaton
Sonoma County Jewish Community Center
Camp Newman
December 14-16, 2007
Evening Teaching: “Reishit chochmah yirat Hashem - The beginning of wisdom is yirah of God.” This teaching inspired the central thesis of Reb Elimelech of Grodiszk. Come explore the concept of yirah (generally translated as fear or awe) based on love, which, according to Reb Elimelech, is the foundation of relationship with God and the ‘other’ in our lives. We’ll study together a selection from the teachings of this Chasidic master to learn how it can serve as a vehicle for deepening relationship with God and the ‘other.’
Morning Teaching: Bi Adonee: My God is Within Me
An exploration of teachings regarding our inner godliness
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Exploring Love, Passion and Connection in Jewish Texts
Feast of Jewish Learning
Congregation Beth Am
Palo, Alto, CA
January 7, 2007
Together we will explore the meaning of various texts, some better known, others more ‘hidden’ in our tradition that have much to teach us about love and yearning in human relationships as well as relationship with the Divine.
