Rabbi Chaim
God of Our Mothers: What Our Matriarchs Teach Us About Connecting to God w/ Rabbi Chaim and Project Zug
The image of God as “King” reverberates throughout the High Holiday liturgy. This image evokes a hierarchical relationship with God, suggesting that we relate to God as subjects. Rosh Hashanah’s Torah and Haftarah readings, however, center our foremothers. In this course, we will explore what these matriarchs teach us about connecting to God. Each mother offers a different perspective on how we might understand God and our relationship with God. Perhaps most powerfully, their stories open up the metaphor for relating to God as “Mother.”
While this course does indeed center matriarchs and the maternal experience, the wisdom it offers is for everyone, regardless of gender identity.
During the four weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah we will learn about the maternal aspects of God through the biblical matriarchs we encounter during the High Holy Days, particularly on Rosh Hashanah.
When?
Tuesdays September 3, 10, 17 and 24 (4 Weeks)
7:00pm - 8:45pm
Location: Afikomen Judaica 3042 Claremont Ave. Berkeley
Course Fee: $48.00
How Does it Work?
Afikomen Judaica is partnering with Project Zug to offer our community an engaging in-person learning experience. Rabbi Chaim will facilitate the class series by introducing the topic, facilitating the study groups and answering questions along the way. Bring a friend to learn with or we will match you with a study partner, also called a Chevruta. The class will meet as a group for the beginning of class, then folks will spend time with their Chevruta going over the material. We’ll join together again at the end of each session to share insights and reflections.
Why Zug?
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We’re super excited to join with Project Zug to offer this course exploring our Matriarchs and what they teach us about connecting to God. Get ready for an enjoyable, thought provoking and meaningful dive into Jewish text and mystical thought.
Dates Tuesdays September 3, 10, 17 and 24 (4 Weeks)
Time 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Place Afikomen Judaica 3042 Claremont Ave. Berkeley CA
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Questions Call 510-655-1977 during business hours or email mail@afikomen.com
Trailer - God of Our Mothers: What Our Matriarchs Teach Us About Connecting to God