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Come in from the cold for a hot tea and an intimate gathering about Jewish spirituality and creative practice led by Rabbi Emmanuel. Together we will explore a Jewish prayer, followed by a chance to make art inspired by our learning: creative writing, poetry, interpretive translation, drawing, watercolor, and more. This session is designed with …
Several years ago, the term “JewBarrassment” came on the scene to describe a negative feeling some experience when they make a ritual “mistake,” or don't know something relating to Jewish culture or observance. Whether you have heard of “JewBarrassment” or are new to the term, many of us can identify with the fear of not-knowing …
On “JewBarrassment”: Jewish Wisdom on Not-Knowing Read More »
Join Rabbi Emmanuel + Rabbi Aderet for a spirited, soulful gathering in honor of the holiday of Tu BiShvat, or “new year for trees.” Like Passover, Tu BiShvat is celebrated with a Seder featuring special foods, storytelling, reflective discussion, singing, and four symbolic cups of grape juice or wine. A beloved tradition among Jewish mystics, …
Mindfulness + Meditation at the Den is a holistic and soulful experience that takes us on an individual journey from being present to what we are personally experiencing inside to meaningfully connecting with the community around us. Meditation practice has the ability to build our capacity for a heightened awareness of what is real and …
In the wake of the Holocaust, an unpublished manuscript was found in the rubble of the Warsaw Ghetto. Written before the war, the author— Hasidic rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira—buried his life’s work shortly before his death. In doing so, he preserved his “Hakhsharat HaAvrekhim,” a spiritual guidebook seeking to speak to the life experiences and …
“Religious Adulting”: A Spiritual Approach to Young Adulthood Read More »
Join us for a magical evening of soulful music and connection as we come together for a fresh take on the Den’s approach to curating spirited communal singing experiences. A renewed offering of our beloved “Den Vibes” singing and havdalah (end of Shabbat ritual) gatherings, we will be held and led in communal singing by …
Den Vibes Remix: A New Evening of Communal Music + Spirit Read More »
