Join the Jewish Collaborative on Monday, October 2 at 9:30 AM for “What Does Your Sukkkah Say about You.” a special Advanced Learning Institute (ALI) session with Rabbi David Lazar. From promoting mitzvot to promoting social and political agendas, from describing this world to describing the world to come, from encouraging us to leave the comfort of our homes to encouraging us to welcome others into our midst, Sukkot decorations tell a colorful story of how Jews have observed and thought about this holiday over the last 230 years. Rabbi Lazar has lived and practiced across the spectrum of Jewish observance.
For more information, visit https://www.jewishcollaborativeoc.org/advanced-learning-institute.html
On Thursday October 5, CSP will present Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller, live on Zoom. “The God of Possibilities: God, Human Freedom and the Obligation to Heal the World” constitutes a personal effort at articulating a meaningful notion of God that is spiritually fulfilling, intellectually uncompromising and morally compelling. The search ranges across the Jewish tradition from the fundamentals of Biblical monotheism to Maimonides’ rationalism and onto Hasidic mysticism. The result is a contemporary notion of God that can nurture personal humility, the development of an ethical personality and a commitment “to do that which is right and good.” Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller recently celebrated his fortieth year of working with students and faculty as the Executive Director of the Yitzhak Rabin Hillel Center for Jewish Life at UCLA. He is currently Director Emeritus.
The Merage JCC is having a jewelry workshop party on Friday, October 6, at noon. Create one personalized jewelry piece for yourself or family and friends. Pick out your favorite high quality gemstones and charms. Create a floating beaded bracelet with the guidance of Hidden Gems Jewelry by CMK. Price includes materials: JCC members, $65.00; public, $75.00
To register, visit https://www.jccoc.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&refno=46477&id=46477
Congregation B’nai Israel will present Simchat Torah with Mostly Kosher on Saturday night, October 7, at 7 PM, outdoors on the CBI Courtyard. The beautiful, rocking Simchat Torah in the courtyard will feature the klezmer-meets-bluegrass sound of Mostly Kosher, led by Leeav Sofer. Before the first hakafah (circle dance with the Torah), the congregation will completely unscroll the Torah. Refreshments and snacks will be available. At the conclusion of the evening, CBI will honor Dalia Podwol as a Kallat Torah.
No RSVP is required. For more information, contact cbi18@cbi18.org