February’s Invitation: Radical Love Activism

Dear Lab/Shul,

How do we nurture the complex, multidimensional fibers of our communities – and our own humanity – at a time when we are continuously confronted with the global binaries of “either/or”, “right/wrong” and “good/evil”? What would it take for us to get to a place of “both/and”?

WE ARE LAUNCHING 3 NEW PROGRAMS IN FEBRUARY that can help.
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Let’s look at the month of February. Spiritually, it represents both the solemn, starkness of winter and the optimistic anticipation of spring. Similarly, February contains both the Hebrew month of Shevat – the month of reflection and renewal, and the Hebrew month of Adar – the month of increased joy. Even our national days of observance in February embrace both weight and whimsy as we honor Black History Month, Presidents Day, and World Cancer Day, as well as lesser known days like National Dark Chocolate Day, National Golden Retriever Day and Do A Grouch a Favor Day(!).

February may be most known in American culture for Valentine’s Day – a day that can elicit both dread and joy for individuals and couples alike. No matter if or how you celebrate it, why not embrace the opportunity to lean into love? I recently learned about Love Activism – a radical, and holistic activism of kindness conceived by artist, poet and oral historian, Stacy Russo. It’s an invitation for all of us to activate love especially in these intense times of toxic binary bombardment. I urge you to check it out.

This February – with Radical Love Activism as a guiding principle toward peace and positive societal shift – I invite you to embrace both the deeply significant and the lighthearted, as a way to manage the weight of our current reality.

Here’s how…with brand new (and some returning) Lab/Shul programs:

A fresh fusion of spirituality, art, and personal growth. Each session, crafted and led by members of the Lab/Shul ritual team and staff, is an artist-driven adventure, designed to awaken your senses, nourish your soul, and deepen your spiritual practice.

Feb 28 | Song/Circle with Shira Kline, Co-Founder & Spiritual Leader – REGISTER NOW
March 13, 20, 27 | Play As a Spiritual Practice with Ben Freeman, Associate Clergy – REGISTER NOW
Apr 16 | Contemplative Practice for the Soul with Luis Burgos, Ops. Mgr & Resident Artist
May 22 | PrayLab with Naomi Less, Co-Founder, Associate Director & Ritual Leader

Monthly in-person gatherings for Lab/Shul Partners to engage in constructive, compassionate dialogue about Israel/Palestine, fostering understanding and empathy while acknowledging and appreciating that the fabric of our everybody-friendly community is woven with diverse threads of perspective, belief, and experience. Led by professional facilitators from within the Lab/Shul community, these sessions offer communication skill-building, and a forum for dialogue across disagreement.
For Lab/Shul Partners only and FREE of charge.

Feb 8 | 6:30-8:30pm | Location TBD – REGISTER HERE
March 7 | 6:30-8:30pm | Location TBD – REGISTER HERE
April 2 | 6:30-8:30pm | Location TBD
May 2 | 6:30-8:30pm | Location TBD
June 6 | 6:30-8:30pm | Location TBD

It’s Back! Welcome back to FamilyLab, an everybody-friendly, in person home-based gathering for families with young children ages 0-8 (siblings welcome), centered around the family table, and facilitated by Lab/Shul’s team of teaching artists. With Lab/Shul’s unique God-optional approach to tradition, text, and story, FamilyLab is open to those who identify as Jewish, Jew-ish, and everything in between. All families are welcome!
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