Storahtelling™, Inc., created by Lab/Shul founding spiritual leader Amichai-Lau Lavie, integrates Judaism’s oldest form of sacred storytelling with contemporary stagecraft.
Its signature pedagogy, The Maven Method™, draws from the ancient tradition of Torah reading alternating with an interpretive translation in the local language. Trained Storahtelling Mavens transform Scripture into scripts, making ancient stories and traditions accessible for new generations, advancing Judaic literacy, and raising modern social consciousness with meaningful conversations.
In 2004 Storahtelling began experimenting with alternative and creative worship events for Shabbat and Holidays. Over time, this approach became the main focus and the collective of artists evolved to become a community – Lab/Shul. Storahtelling is now the foundation of our approach to sacred text at Lab/Shul.
The Storah Service
An interactive Torah experience crafted by artists using the Storahtelling Maven Method at our ritual gatherings and holidays
Raising the Bar
Our program that reclaiming and reshaping the B Mitzvah experience for the 21st century utilizing the Maven Method
Maven Training
Learning workshops for clergy, educators, and artists to learn The Maven Method and apply to their own communities and practices
The Storah Service
An interactive Torah experience crafted by artists using the Storahtelling Maven Method at our monthly Saturday ritual gatherings and holidays
Raising the Bar
Our program that reclaiming and reshaping the B Mitzvah experience for the 21st century utilizing the Maven Method
Maven Training
Learning workshops for clergy, educators, and artists to learn The Maven Method and apply to their own communities and practices