מעגלה / MA’GALAH: A YEAR CIRCLING WITH KOHENET

A VIRTUAL IMMERSION IN KOHENET LEARNING, PRACTICE AND COMMUNITY, DISTINCT FROM OUR ORDINATION PROGRAM.

PARTICIPANTS WILL JOURNEY THROUGH A YEAR OF KOHENET LEARNING TOGETHER IN A DEDICATED COHORT WHILE ALSO HAVING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH THE WIDER KOHENET COMMUNITY THROUGH CHECK-INS AND PRAYER GATHERINGS. 

The program is comprised of a variety of modalities including:

  • Bi-weekly Torah Study

  • Bi-weekly Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat morning davvening

  • Virtual holiday celebrations (with sliding scale pricing for the High Holidays and Passover)

  • Connection to a Mishpacha group for sustained connection and small-group check-ins

  • Second virtual Shabbaton with closing ritual (planning for virtual; may be in-person for an additional cost)

  • Additional event invitations as part of Kohenet community

  • Opening virtual Shabbaton

  • Virtual Temple Classes - access to one core class and two elective classes in our online learning environment. Core classes meet once each month over a longer time. Electives are shorter; and are either self-paced or have check-ins throughout.

  • Monthly cohort-based check-ins with ritual (to be led by members of the various Kohenet alumnae/x)

  • Monthly webinar (to be led by members of the Kohenet leadership team and various Kohenet alumnae/x)

Through this program, participants will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills toward spiritual transformation, deepen personal practice and become part of the Kohenet community.  This immersive program is a powerful way to connect to Kohenet community, encounter Kohenet-style prayer and sacred practice, and learn from a variety of Kohenot. While this is not a Kohenet ordination track, participants may later choose to apply to Kohenet training and, if accepted, will be given retroactive credit for Virtual Temple courses. 

The program will start in Fall 2022 and conclude in Summer 2023.

The deadline to apply is July 31, 2022.

Applicants will be notified regarding admission by Sept 2nd.

faq

What type of training is included?

Formal Learning:

  • Core (Year-long) Virtual Temple class - choice of On Solid Ground or Wheel of the Year

  • Elective Virtual Temple classes - choice of 2 electives

  • Additional classes may be taken at an additional cost

Who can apply?

We welcome anyone who has sincere engagement with Judaism; conversion isn't a requirement. People of all genders are welcome to apply.

When are applications due?

Applications will be due on July 31st.

When will I know if I’ve been accepted?

Invitations to the program will be sent by August 31st.

When does it start? 

Autumn 2022.

When is the opening Shabbaton?

October 21-23 2022

How many people will be in a cohort? 

Approximately 22.

 What is the program cost?

The program will be offered on a sliding scale of $1500-2100. Here is a guide for self-assessing how much you should pay.

Are payment plans available?

Yes!

Are there scholarships?

Instead of an extensive scholarship process, we offer a sliding scale and ask that participants self-assess and pay accordingly.

When do the other cohort gatherings happen?

Once accepted, you’ll receive access to an online guide with dates and more information. 

Can I participate in this program and then join the next Kohenet training cohort?

All participants are welcome to apply to Kohenet and, if accepted, will receive retroactive credit for Virtual Temple classes.

What if I have additional questions?

Please write to trella@kohenet.org with any questions!

I saw there was an informational session to learn more about Ma’galah on June 26th- is there a recording available?

Yes, please write to kohenetinfo@gmail.com, and they will send you the recording link.