What comes to mind when you think of religion?
New for this year: We are offering 3 exciting After Parties as an addendum to 3 of the classes. The first After Party, Glass Fusion Mezuzah Creations will take place on Sunday, Nov 14 and requires pre-registration. There is limited space and registration is on a first come, first served basis, so register early.
For more information about the course or after parties, see below or contact Chanie at 504-957-4987 or [email protected]
Unroll the Scroll Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM A small scroll, wrapped up, placed in a case, and affixed to a door, the mezuzah is so tiny you could miss it if you weren't looking for it. And yet it contains so much. More than Ring or Nest, the ultimate in home gadgetry has always been the mezuzah. Soul Food Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM Is there anything more emblematic of religious dogma than keeping kosher? Kashrut determines not only what we eat, but also where and how we travel, and whom we break bread with. And for what purpose? Endlessly Blessed Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM Like some sort of Jewish mantra, berachot are better known as those brief blessings recited over food. As it happens, there are blessings for sighting a rainbow, when on a road trip, and even after visiting the bathroom. Isn't it all a bit much? A Slice of Life Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 7:00 PM From baking to breaking to thanking, there is a host of special practices uniquely associated with bread, starting with separating challah, the special mitzvah entrusted to Jewish women, to the special role bread plays on Shabbat and the festivals. Pray It Forward Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM Prayer feels like it should be a genuinely spiritual experience, but the foreign language, the rigid text, and the fixed times for the services can threaten to turn the whole thing into a perfunctory drudgery. The Kinds of Kindness Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 7:00 PM Sure it's nice to be nice, but sometimes you need specifics. Rather than relying on vague ethical pronouncements, the Torah gets into the nitty-gritty and ensures that we express our love in the concrete, with commandments like giving charity, hosting guests in the home, comforting the bereaved, and returning lost property. Endlessly Blessed Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM Like some sort of Jewish mantra, berachot are better known as those brief blessings recited over food. As it happens, there are blessings for sighting a rainbow, when on a road trip, and even after visiting the bathroom. Isn't it all a bit much? ![]() Chabad Jewish Center 4141 West Esplanade Ave. |
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