Rebirthing the Divine: a Journey to Kabalah with Genine BarEl, Wednesday, August 27 7:30 pm
Price: $15 members/$18 general public

In an original and powerful performance Genine BarEl takes audiences on a spiritual and emotional journey as she pursues a deeper connection to herself and her heritage. From New York to India to Israel - seeking wisdom but finding a husband (even better!) - Genine finally comes to rest in the holy city of Tsfat, raising a family and birthing herself as a woman and mother, a receptacle for the divine. Through story-telling and song, the audience travels with Genine on a poignant, touching and often humorous passage from Jewish American Princess to “woman of valor.”

Celebrating the legacy of Rabbi David Wolfe-Blank

Tuesday, Septemeber 9, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
JCC of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street in Berkeley
Free admission

Co-Presented by the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, Kehilla Community Synagogue, Aquarian Minyan and Chochmat HaLev

When Rabbi David Wolfe-Blank died unexpectedly in 1998 at age 47, he left a profound legacy. A former leader and Rabbi-Haver of the Aquarian Minyan, he had a national following and was well known as a leader in Jewish Renewal. He influenced Jews around the world with his unique methods of prayer and Torah study. Rabbi Wolfe-Blank may be best remembered for his writings on the Torah and siddur, the Meta-Parshiot and Meta-Siddur.

To mark the 10th yarzheit of his passing, an evening of readings, tributes, live music and prayer will feature Rabbi Diane Elliot, Miriam Stampfer, Barry Barkan, Achi Ben Shalom, Michael Gelbart, Rabbi Carol Caine and others. The DVD “Remembering Rabbi David Wolfe-Blank z’l” produced by Rabbi Ayla Grafstein will be screened and available for purchase, along with Rabbi Wolfe-Blank’s writings.

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Lea Delson at 510-528-6725

WALKING IN GOD'S WAY
Art Project and Community Building Day with Estelle Frankel and Rabbi SaraLeya Schley
Sunday, September 21, 1:30-4:00 pm
Free

Join us for an afternoon of soulful, artistic play as we repair and rebuild the Mosaic Tile Steppingstones for Chochmat's Garden. These steppingstones, which are arranged according to the Kabbalistic template of the ten Sephirot, or divine attributes, are intended as a walking meditation. Each stone will be tiled in a different hue, corresponding to the spiritual quality of that Sephirah. This community project, led by Estelle Frankel, will include a teaching and a healing ceremony, to help our community in its transition. Estelle will use the kabbalistic cosmology myth of R.Isaac Luria to help us understand the nature of organizational change and transformation.
There is no charge for this program, but we request that those who plan to attend please pre-register so that we have some idea of attendance. (This project requires a minimum of 20 people and is subject to cancellation if we do not have a minimum of attendees.) You may register by calling the office 510.704.9687.