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.
Tisha B’av: Transforming Pain, Rebuilding Trust with Nitsan Joy Gordon
Nitsan Joy Gordon is coming to NYC and Partners for Progressive Israel is organizing a workshop with her on Tuesday, August 13th. T'ruah - together with Lab/Shul + NY Jewish Agenda - will bring a workshop providing an opportunity to hear about Nitsan's experience and share your own, with an intention of regaining our ability to deeply connect to one another int he midst of this very polarizing time.
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.
Virtual Mourner’s Kaddish Call
Our weekly Mourner's Kaddish phone call to honor loved ones with a community of like minded souls.
Virtual Mourner’s Kaddish Call
Our weekly Mourner's Kaddish phone call to honor loved ones with a community of like minded souls.
Virtual Mourner’s Kaddish Call
Our weekly Mourner's Kaddish phone call to honor loved ones with a community of like minded souls.
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.
Virtual Mourner’s Kaddish Call
Our weekly Mourner's Kaddish phone call to honor loved ones with a community of like minded souls.
Raising the Bar: Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Raising the Bar is Lab/Shul’s re-imagined, innovative and highly-personalized B Mitzvah program. Blending ritual, Storahtelling, age-old wisdom, individual expression, and hands-on experience, we will work together to reshape this important rite of passage.