Shabbat 101: The Jewish Sabbath, Theory and Practice
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: All texts will be available in Hebrew and in English.
Fee: 10.00 for Shabbat Dinners - with reservation by preceding Wednesday
“More than the Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews.” This statement by Ahad Ha’am, summarizes the power and potential of this most frequent and important Jewish holiday. Focusing on the Friday night experience, this class will explore the themes of work and rest, holy time, giving thanks and taking time for weekly reflection.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/hillel/www
Contact: Rabbi Ben Lanckton, W11-040, (617) 253-2982, rabbiben@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
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Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Tue Jan 11, 08:30-09:30pm, W11 Boardroom
"Why Shabbat Works"
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Shabbat Services start at 5:30 in the Hillel Center. Followed by Shabbat Dinner ($10 with Reservation by Wed. Jan 12) in the Main Dining Room. Then join us at 8:30 for a discussion: “Why Shabbat Works” in the Hillel Center.
Fri Jan 14, 05:30-09:30pm, W11 Hillel Center
“The Friday Night Service: The Sh’ma and Its Blessings”
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Tue Jan 18, 08:30-09:30pm, W11 Boardroom
“The Friday Night Service: V’Shamru and VaY’chulu”
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Tue Jan 25, 08:30-09:30pm, W11 Boardroom
“How Shabbat Works”
Rabbi Ben Lanckton
Shabbat Services start at 5:30 in the Hillel Center. Followed by Shabbat Dinner ($10 with Reservation by Wed. Jan 26) in the Main Dining Room. Then join us at 8:30 for a discussion: “How Shabbat Works” in the Hillel Center.
Fri Jan 28, 05:30-09:30pm, W11 Hillel Center
Latest update: 30-Nov-2004
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