Celebrating Bukharian Jewry with Ruben Shimonov, Scholar and Artist in Residence

**Ray Maisel z”l Global Jewish Diversity Shabbat at Adat Shalom Synagogue,
November 22 to 24, 2024**
This weekend will honor the legacy of Ray Maisel z”l a Bukharian Jew who
served Adat Shalom as a lay leader for decades. Our first “Global Jewish
Diversity Shabbat” will feature scholar and artist Ruben Shimonov. Ruben, born
in Uzbekistan, is an educator, community builder, and social entrepreneur
passionate about Jewish diversity and intercultural understanding. He has
lectured around the world on the histories and cultures of Sephardic and
Mizrahi communities.

Friday night – reception with wine, dedication of The Rachel Elias Maisel
Burkharian Textile Exhibit at Adat Shalom donated by Dr. Harry Maisel, Shabbat
Rocks, dinner, and presentation by Ruben Shimonov.

Saturday morning – Shabbat morning service, Shabbat Torah Study, Kiddush and
learning with Ruben Shimonov.

Saturday night – Havdalah, Wine, and Art with Ruben Shimonov in partnership
with The Well (21 to 40s). (https://jlive.app/events/9662)

Sunday morning – multi-generational learning and art project with Ruben
Shimonov

Organized by: Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, Adat Shalom Synagogue

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