Jewish Spirituality

This course is available exclusively as an onsite intensive. Please refer to the dates listed above for the specific onsite sessions.

Description: In this course we will explore, intellectually and experientially, three key practices in Jewish spiritual formation that have been key in forming Jewish values, communal identity, and theology: Shabbat (Sabbath) rituals, Torah (Bible) study, and prayerful blessing. Shabbat rituals ground spiritual formation in the family; Torah study teaches critical thinking; prayerful blessing teaches theology through a daily practice of
gratitude. In class, we will utilize lecture, large and small group discussion, personal
writing, singing and experiential introduction to simple rituals. Active participation in
ritual will be optional.

Prerequisites: None