Events
Reb Arthur’s First Yahrtzeit
An online service marking the first anniversary of Reb Arthur’s passing.
1st Annual Reb Arthur Waskow Hoshanah Rabbah Torah Soak
“Soak” in Reb Arthur-inspired Torah on what would have been his 93rd birthday.
A night of celebratory remembrance and learning, with teaching headlined by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. Rabbi Phyllis Ocean Berman will open and Rabbi Nate DeGroot will facilitate. Plus more surprises!
Israel, Antisemitism, and the U.S. Midterm Elections w/ Cherie Brown & Rabbi Mordechai Liebling
Two veteran, lifetime Jewish social justice activists:, Cherie Brown and Rabbi Mordechai Liebling, will engage in a lively back and forth conversation on the topics of Israel, Antisemitism, and the U.S. Midterm Elections.
Post Humanism & Aleph Intelligence (3 of 3)
Join Graie Hagans and The Shalom Center for a three-part series exploring the consequences - good, bad, and expansive - of AI in a post-humanist and applied Jewish frame.
Post Humanism & Aleph Intelligence (2 of 3)
Join Graie Hagans and The Shalom Center for a three-part series exploring the consequences - good, bad, and expansive - of AI in a post-humanist and applied Jewish frame.
Pour Out Your Woes
Join The Shalom Center and Rabbi Ilana Sumka for a unique, participatory hybrid ritual in observance of Tisha b’Av.
Post Humanism & Aleph Intelligence (1 of 3)
Join Graie Hagans and The Shalom Center for a three-part series exploring the consequences - good, bad, and expansive - of AI in a post-humanist and applied Jewish frame.
Dreaming New Worlds into Being (3 of 3)
Join The Shalom Center, Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife, and Jewish Studio Project for a three-part Shavuot series on revelation, dreams, and creative futures.
Dreaming New Worlds into Being (2 of 3)
Join The Shalom Center, Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife, and Jewish Studio Project for a three-part Shavuot series on revelation, dreams, and creative futures.
Dreaming New Worlds into Being (1 of 3)
Join The Shalom Center, Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife, and Jewish Studio Project for a three-part Shavuot series on revelation, dreams, and creative futures.
Prophecy School with Rabbi Ilana Sumka (3 of 3)
Join us for a three-part series on living, embodied prophecy for all.
The Manosphere
A conversation about far-right masculinity, the harm it causes, and what to do about it.
Prophecy School with Rabbi Ilana Sumka (2 of 3)
Join us for a three-part series on living, embodied prophecy for all.
Prophecy School with Rabbi Ilana Sumka (1 of 3)
Join us for a three-part series on living, embodied prophecy for all.
The Weaponization of Antisemitism: Skill Building Miniseries (2 of 2)
A three-part series unpacking the histories, confusions, and nuances connected to contemporary antisemitism.
The Weaponization of Antisemitism: Skill Building Miniseries (1 of 2)
A three-part series unpacking the histories, confusions, and nuances connected to contemporary antisemitism.
No Religion is an Island
Please join us as we honor Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s life and legacy on the occasion of his 53rd yahrzeit (anniversary of his passing) through a close reading and discussion of his influential essay, “No Religion is an Island.”
Contemporary theologians and religious leaders will reflect on Rabbi Heschel’s pioneering interreligious contributions through the prism of this essay, exploring the interconnectedness of all life, the shared pursuit of the “living God,” and wisdom for interfaith learning, community building, and organizing today.
We are fortunate to be guided in this intentional dialogical exercise by outstanding scholar-practitioners from different traditions who are each committed to interreligious engagement and inspired by Rabbi Heschel and other such pioneering thinkers and activists.
Featuring:
Rabbi Or Rose
Dr. Celene Ibrahim
Prof. Judith Simmer-Brown
Rev. Dr. John J Thatamanil
We are honored to celebrate Rabbi Heschel’s yahrtzeit each year in collaboration with his daughter, Dr. Susannah Heschel and are continuously grateful to her.
We are also grateful to our partner on this program, The Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership of Hebrew College.
We invite you to read the essay here.
Full biographies for the guest speakers can be found here.
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Register for the webinar here:
Jewish Magic & Poetry with Hannah Yerington (3 of 3)
A three-part generative poetry workshop exploring Jewish folk practice, plant medicine, and writual.
Jewish Magic & Poetry with Hannah Yerington (2 of 3)
A three-part generative poetry workshop exploring Jewish folk practice, plant medicine, and writual.
Jewish Magic & Poetry with Hannah Yerington (1 of 3)
A three-part generative poetry workshop exploring Jewish folk practice, plant medicine, and writual.
Shloshim for Reb Arthur z"l
Photo: Linda J. Eber
In Jewish tradition, mourners mark the thirtieth day after a loved one’s funeral with a practice known as shloshim. This practice, which means “30th,” signifies an important shift in the mourning process, as most customs associated with the formal mourning period come to a close.
Thursday November 20th will be the 30th day since Reb Arthur’s funeral.
You are invited to join The Shalom Center on Zoom for a short prayer service that morning, to honor this transition in community and sacred time.
We will host a morning service with chanting, singing, learning, and remembrance. All are welcome. The gathering is free to attend, but please register below for the Zoom link.
Come as you are to remember and honor our dear Reb Arthur.
Register here:
The Weaponization of Antisemitism (3 of 3)
A three-part series unpacking the histories, confusions, and nuances connected to contemporary antisemitism with Cherie Brown.
The Weaponization of Antisemitism (2 of 3)
A three-part series unpacking the histories, confusions, and nuances connected to contemporary antisemitism with Cherie Brown.
The Weaponization of Antisemitism (1 of 3)
A three-part series unpacking the histories, confusions, and nuances connected to contemporary antisemitism.
(Ninety)Two Books Launch Birthday Party
The Shalom Center is making Reb Arthur’s two newest books available for preorder and celebrating his 92nd birthday by hosting a books launch birthday party on October 12th.
On the Land with Atalya Ben-Abba
Reflections and perspectives from Atalya Ben-Abba, a Jewish-Israeli peace activist and conscientious objector.
Renewing Judaism: Future
Join The Shalom Center and ALEPH for Renewing Judaism, a 3-part webinar series reflecting on the past, present, and future of Judaism’s renewal.
Renewing Judaism: Present
Join The Shalom Center and ALEPH for Renewing Judaism, a 3-part webinar series reflecting on the past, present, and future of Judaism’s renewal.
Renewing Judaism: Past
Join The Shalom Center and ALEPH for Renewing Judaism, a 3-part webinar series reflecting on the past, present, and future of Judaism’s renewal.