Classes
| Secrets, Seduction and Subterfuge | Meaning and Mysticism of Prayers | How to Save the World | Making your own Tallit |
WANT TO TEACH A CLASS? We welcome proposals for classes, workshops or programs. Please download and fill out a Program Proposal Form. Then you can email it to programs@neveikodesh.org
How to be a Mensch: Everyday Holiness
Alternate Tuesdays, noon-1:15 p.m., Begins Jan. 10, 2012
Nevei Kodesh, 3269 28th St.
Intro session free. NK Members only, no fee.
If you’ve already blown your Rosh Hashanah resolutions, here’s another chance to change for the secular New Year! This group will be meeting every other week to use ethical qualities (such as “patience,” “humility,” “gratitude,” etc.) as a basis for regular spiritual practice. Based on Alan Moranis’ book, “Every Day Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar” (2008)
How to Save the World: A presentation by NK Tikkun Olam leaders
Thursday, Jan. 12, 7-9 p.m. NK, 3269 28th St.
Presentations by leaders of the various Social Action projects we host - from Community Gardens, to serving meals to the homeless or low income families, to caring for the sick and dying, and more. Learn what we are doing and how YOU can get involved.
Introduction to Kabbalah with Maggid Charna Rosenholtz
Sundays, Jan.15-Feb. 26, 3:30-6 p.m.
Nevei Kodesh, 3269 28th St. (No class Feb. 5)
Kabbalah, which means to receive, is the term used for Jewish mystical tradition. It is a way of learning about one’s purpose in life and connecting to the divine. According to Kabbalah, everything within our world contains divine sparks imprisoned within the shells of matter. The goal of the study and practice of Kabbalah is to liberate these sparks in order to effect Tikkun, the repair of the upper world and hence of our own. In this
participatory class we will explore the overall place of kaballah in Jewish thought and review the major texts involved. Donations accepted.
Meaning and Mysticism of Shabbat Prayers with Morah Yehudis Fishman
Sundays, Feb. 12 & 19, 1-2:30 pm. 3269 28th St.
Have you always wondered why we say the prayers we do on Shabbat? These classes will explore the specific meaning and deeper mystical content of our Shabbat prayers, with a master teacher. This is a great way to deepen your prayers and understand our Shabbat services. Donations accepted.
Secrets, Seduction, and Subterfuge: A Depth Psychological Study of Three Torah Texts
Thursdays, Feb. 23-March 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nevei Kodesh, 3269 28th St.
• What jilted lady re-vamps (pun intended) her power by disguising as a prostitute?
• Whose raging paranoid episodes bring him to the brink of homicide and beyond?
• What prophet is there in bi-polar disorder?
Join Rabbi Tirzah Firestone for a look into the archetypes at work in three of our most edgy ancestral Torah stories. We will analyze three enigmatic biblical characters for a fascinating understanding of shadow and persona, feminine and masculine principles, and the roles of witch and trickster to gain insight into our own psychological and moral development.
“Social Change through Social Media”
led by Sue Salinger
Thursdays, Feb. 9 and 16, 7-9 p.m.
Nevei Kodesh, 3269 28th St.
Social Media. Most of us use it, some of us are positively addicted to it. It’s great when something that we love to use can be used for tremendous good. Today, Social Good Is Viral. In these two evening courses, we’ll explore and build wordpress blogs, and look at case studies of groups and organizations using social media to move their missions and causes forward. Preparation: think about what you’d like to change in the world, and together we’ll see how social media might make it happen.
Making Your Own Tallit (prayer shawl)
Three Sundays, March 4, April 1 and May 20, 3-5 p.m.
Nevei Kodesh, 3269 28th St.
Every wanted to make your own tallit? There is no better way to incorporate your own special prayers and intentions than designing and making your own tallit. This three-part class will give you a variety of options of different type of tallit you can make yourself, suggest materials, and offer hands-on help with the atarah (neck portion) and tzitzit tying (fringes). Taught by Joe Lukasik and Dena Gitterman, both of whom have made tallitot in different ways.
Saturdays, 4-5:30 p.m.
Nevei Kodesh, 3269 28th St., Boulder 80301
Dynamic, participatory Torah Study based on the parsha of the week. This class will be taught by Reb Tirzah, Charna Rosenholtz and other guest teachers, as well as members of the community. Meets most weeks, but during holiday periods please check calendar to make sure class is meeting.
All are welcome to drop in.
Simcha Tots
Join us for meaningful and engaging gatherings where young families and expecting parents discover, explore and celebrate Jewish life. We meet once a month to share in music, stories, and hands-on activities, while also exploring the deeper and mystical meanings of Jewish holidays and teachings and sharing ideas on how to incorporate Jewish spiritual practices into our busy family lives. All levels of observance, interfaith families, and different lifestyles are honored. Great way to meet other families of young children! Open to members and guests.
Led by Patrice Spitz, Rabbinic Pastor student and mom. For info, contact patricespitz@yahoo.com or call Patrice at 303-459-4521.
$10 per session.
Nevei Kodesh, 3269 28th St.Sign up through Mazeltot.org for a discount.