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Tea in Tammuz: A Ritual Grief Workshop
Park Slope, BrooklynTEA IN TAMMUZ: A RITUAL GRIEF WORKSHOP
Sacred Grief: Tisha Ba’av
Join Lab/Shul and Temple of the Stranger for a profound experience of grieving in community as we observe the holiest day of mourning on the Jewish calendar, Tisha Ba'av. Using sacred texts and the power of our voices we'll explore the rituals of the mikonenet, the ancient female grief workers of the Jewish tradition. Led by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, Rav Jericho Vincent, and Spiritual Leader Shira Kline, featuring special guest Reverend Derrick McQueen.
Legend of Destruction Screening Followed by Q + A with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie
Marlene Meyerson JCC 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United StatesAn animated epic set 2,000 years ago during Roman rule in Israel, the film portrays a Jewish civil war and the destruction of the Second Temple, reshaping Jewish history. Winner of four Israeli Academy Awards. Voice acting by Oscar Isaac, Elliott Gould, Evangeline Lilly, and Billy Zane.
Put it on Paper: Grief Writing Workshop
Witnessing your grief through writing is a powerful tool for healing. Hear how grief writing helped two grievers as they navigated Jewish mourning rituals, and explore writing prompts to help you tell your own grief story. This experiential writing workshop will include the opportunity to share in optional small-group breakout sessions. This session is offered in partnership with Shomer Collective.
Awakening to Presence: Ceremonial Song Circle
The Sacred Music Project warmly invites you to a deeply immersive musical experience in honor of Rosh Chodesh Elul.
Connecting Across The Divide Workshop
Lab/Shul invites you to join Itaf Awad (Palestinian from Haifa) and Aura Hammer (Jew from the Galilee), who have worked together for over 20 years to build and support peace, equality and connection, for an evening talk and workshop. Itaf and Aura will share with us their journey, and how their work partnership and sisterhood has survived the difficulties over the years and especially the Israel-Gaza war. The workshop will offer a taste of The Way of Council, the way of listening and speaking from the heart, which is what created the strong roots of their connection and work together.
SHABasics: In the Park
B.Y.O. Picnic with Lab/Shul for SHABasics in the Park! Musical jam, fresh challah, urban serenity and Sabbath candle light, a chance to let the week go, together.
Sit + Sorry: A Jewish & Zen Buddhist Night of Forgiveness
Inspired by the traditional forgiveness ritual of Selichot, join Lab/Shul’s ritual team and the leaders of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care for an intimate sacred eve of reflection and meditation, shared traditions, live music and spiritual preparation for the new year.
High Holy Days of Awe: Rosh Hashanah 5785/2024
Join us at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in NYC or online, to co-create community and activate a new year with renewed focus on what matters most. Immerse in meaningful, musical and meditative celebrations that fuse our oldest liturgies with contemporary art, engaging learning programs, and communal conversations.