Shavuot Festival Celebration
For Shavuot, the festival of first fruits, join us to celebrate the holiday of the Time of the Giving of Our Torah.
For Shavuot, the festival of first fruits, join us to celebrate the holiday of the Time of the Giving of Our Torah.
We will join Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley (CEHV) in Kingston for a very special program. The nephew and niece of Art Speigelman (author of Maus) will be sharing vignettes of family stories.
Poet Zilka Joseph, who comes from the Bene Israel Jews of India, will read from her new poetry collection, “Sweet Malida,” and discuss her home community in Kolkata and its traditions.
Join Rabbi Ellen to read and discuss this love poem, traditionally assigned with the Passover festival.
Carol will read two stories from her brand new collection: 140 West 71st Street, Apartment 1-F: A Memoir in Ten Chapters.
Conducted by Dr. Benjamin Locke, the Kenyon College Chamber Singers are a small choir devoted to the literature for chamber ensemble, both a cappella and accompanied.
Series continues with a screening of The Interview, a short film exposing the injustices of the NY State parole system. The film will be followed by a moderated panel discussion with impacted people, both local and from the film.
Explore more deeply the songs and melodies of our lineage. All are welcome, especially anyone who does not feel confident singing.
Tu BiShevat is the New Year for Trees, and the Tu BiShevat seder is a celebration of our love for trees and of our gratitude for all the gifts that the trees give to us.