A Dialogue with Rabbis David Ingber and Michael Lerner
Event Moderator: Jay Michaelson

Rabbi Michael Lerner makes the case that a lasting peace in the Middle East will only emerge if it focuses attention on fostering a spiritual transformation in the consciousness of both Israel and Palestine, and a triumph of the most loving and generous parts of the religious traditions in each community. This dialogue explores how such lasting peace is unlikely unless it reflects a similar transformation in the US, and a move from expecting “homeland security” to come from political, economic or cultural dominance.

An Evening Workshop
Monday, January 23, 7:30pm
12WEC14P
Members: $13 / Nonmembers: $15
Location: 165 West 105th Street (at Amsterdam Avenue)
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This event is co-sponsored by Romemu

Rabbi David Ingber

Rabbi David Ingber is the founder and spiritual director of Kehilat Romemu, NYC’s Transformative Synagogue. An explorer and integrator, Rabbi David has a wide range of experience—from training in the orthodox world to meditating under the guidance of great Zen teachers. His inspiration comes from the great Jewish mystics as well as western philosophy. He lectures and teaches workshops worldwide.

Jay Michaelson
Jay Michaelson is the author of four books. He is Associate Editor of Religion Dispatches magazine, a columnist and contributing editor for the Forward, the founding editor of Zeek magazine, and a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, Tikkun, Hadassah, and Reality Sandwich magazines. He is the editor of Az Yashir Moshe: A Book of Songs and Blessings.

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Everything is God: An Introduction to Non-dual Judaism

Rabbi Leah and Rabbi Perry Berkowitz

Experience the deeper spiritual meaning of Passover in this creative, contemporary Seder— featuring stories, dialogues, music, kabbalistic and hasidic insights, as well as the traditional seder components of matzoh, charoset, bitter herbs, parsley and wine. This Third Seder, a long known tradition among American Jews, is an after-dinner Desert Seder, in which our meal will be kosher pastries, sorbet, tea, and coffee. No Hebrew required. Open to all, Jew and non- Jew alike. Come celebrate.

AN EVENING EVENT
Tuesday, April 10, 7:45–10:30pm
12WSJ24M
Members: $35 / Nonmembers: $40
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Cantor Robert Micha'el Esformes

Combining the ancient words of Jewish liturgy and venerable old love songs with unique and beautiful melodies from around the world, Micha'el reveals the rich diversity of the Jewish soul to the soulful listener.  The evening will include Sephardic songs and ballads, Hassidic melodies and niggunim,  cantorial compositions, improvisations on Middle-Eastern modes, liturgical hymns, and  psalms. Join us for a musical evening of depth, subtlety and unique beauty.

AN EVENING CONCERT
Saturday, May 5, 8pm
12WSJ25N
Members: $20 / Nonmembers: $22
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Robert Micha'el Esformes

Based on the work of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, grandfather of Jewish Renewal, this workshop immerses us in the Jewish mystical tradition, including some of its key practices that help us incorporate deep spiritual self-cultivation into our daily lives. We will explore ancient wisdom teachings, including the "four worlds," the levels of soul,  the rungs of development (joy, discipline, beauty, community, unification), tikkunim in the cycles of time, seasons of the Sabbath day, and the S'phirot of the Tree of Life. We will also learn sacred morning and bedtime prayers, breathing practices on the Holy Name, and other methods of entering the Holy Silence.

A HALF-DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 5, 2–5:30pm
12WSJ26M
Members: $40 / Nonmembers: $45
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