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SUMMARY:Debra Nelson Memorial Lecture Featuring Rabbi Elie Kaunfer - "Can American Jews Pray Again?"
DESCRIPTION:The entire community is invited to the inaugural Debra Nelson MemorialLecture\, as we welcome the world-renowned Rabbi Elie Kaunfer of New York’sHadar Institute. \nPlease join us to lift up Debra’s memory\, and to continue to bring comfort toAlicia and Rabbi David Nelson and their family. We are grateful to theanonymous donor who is generously sponsoring the event. \nCan American Jews Pray Again? Prayer\, when taken seriously\, is miraculous. Ithas the power to elevate us\, to bring us closer to God\, and focus ourpriorities on what matters. And yet\, we are often so far from that experienceof prayer. In this lecture\, we will explore strategies to infuse prayer withmeaning. We will ask: Can doubters pray? What do you do when you disagree withthe prayer’s content? Does God really need our praise? \nRabbi Elie Kaunfer is President and CEO of the Hadar Institute. Elie haspreviously worked as a journalist\, banker\, and corporate fraud investigator. Agraduate of Harvard College\, he completed his doctorate in liturgy at theJewish Theological Seminary\, where he was also ordained. He also receivedsemikhah from his long-time teacher\, Rav Daniel Landes. A Wexner GraduateFellow and Dorot Fellow\, Elie has been named multiple times to Newsweek’s listof the top 50 rabbis in America. He is the author of Empowered Judaism: WhatIndependent Minyanim Can Teach Us About Building Vibrant Jewish Communitiesand is completing a book on the Amidah. \nOrganized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14793
URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/debra-nelson-memorial-lecture-featuring-rabbi-elie-kaunfer-can-american-jews-pray-again/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd\, Southfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,General,Jewish Learning,Spirituality
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SUMMARY:Reexamining Revelation: Understanding the Ten Commandments
DESCRIPTION:We will explore together a surprising connection between two of the Bible’smost pivotal moments. \nWhat if one of the Torah’s most troubling stories – Jacob deceiving his fatherto get a blessing – is actually the key to understanding why God chose theJewish people? As we once again re-approach Sinai on our count-up to Shavuot\,are you ready to see the Torah in a whole new light? \nJoin Ritual Director Saul A. Rube for two Thursday nights: April 30 & May 7 at6:30 PM. \nLight snacks will be provided. \nThere is no fee\, but please register by Monday\, April 27th. \nOrganized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/14791
URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/reexamining-revelation-understanding-the-ten-commandments-2/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaarey Zedek 27375 Bell Rd\, Southfield
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bible,Food,Spirituality
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SUMMARY:God: It's Complicated
DESCRIPTION:Who\, or what\, is God? Well\, it depends who you ask! Join Rabbi ArianaSilverman for a 5-part course exploring different perspectives on God. \nIf you’re not sure what you believe\, or if what you believe feels differentfrom what you’ve read in the Torah or our prayer book\, you’re not alone. Infact\, theologians have presented very different understandings of God over thecourse of our history. In this class\, we’ll explore some of those theologiestogether. Maybe your understanding of God will become a little clearer\, orperhaps more complicated – in a good way! \nStudents are encouraged to get a copy of _Finding God: Selected Responses(Revised Edition)_  by Rifat Sonsino and Daniel Syme. \nRegistration is available at a sliding scale from $54-$180. This registrationfee covers your enrollment for all five sessions\, with snacks provided at eachmeeting. Cost should not be a barrier to participation. For financialassistance\, please email Marisa at mahoney@downtownsynagogue.org. \nClass schedule is as follows: \nThursday\, May 7 \nThursday\, May 14 \n*no class on May 21 – join us at Tikkun Leil Shavuot instead!* \nThursday\, May 28 \nThursday\, June 4 \nThursday\, June 11 \nAll classes will be held from 7:00-8:15pm \nOrganized by: Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue \nView event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/15584
URL:https://jewishdetroitcalendar.org/event/god-its-complicated-6/
LOCATION:Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue 1457 Griswold St\, Detroit
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Learning,Spirituality
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