On Solid Ground: Fundamentals of Judaism

with Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife

On Solid Ground: Fundamentals of Judaism is an exploration of the foundations of Judaism through a feminist lens, providing us a stable place from which to learn, study, practice, lead, create, ritualize and diverge. This class will include inquiries into traditional/historical practice in comparison and contrast to Priestess practice. This class is intended for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Jewish practice, history and tradition (including folx who are considering conversion) as well as anyone who is keen to reconsider the basics from an anti-oppressionist perspective. This class is open to Kohenet students and alumni as well as others interested in engaging with the Basics of Judaism through a Priestessing lens. Sessions are held via Zoom

Session 1 - Intro Session: What is Our Starting Point?

Session 2 - What is Judaism? Who are Jews? Lineages, Denominations, and Sages

Session 3 - Who are Jews? Lineages, Denominations, and Sages

Session 4 - Where are Jews? How did they get to be all over the world? (taught by Rav Kohenet Shoshana Batshemesh Jedwab)

Session 5 - Jewish Herstory: The Grand Narrative (taught by Rav Kohenet Shoshana Batshemesh Jedwab)

Session 6 - Torah and Other Sacred Texts

Session 7 - Jewish Days and Time Cycles

Session 8 - Sacred Time: Sabbath through Havdallah

Session 9 - Jewish Holidays: An Overview of the Jewish Year

Session 10 - Jewish Holidays: The Pilgrimages

Session 11 - Worship: Daily Rhythms and their Liturgy

Session 12 - Judaism at Home: Ritual Items and Customs

Session 13 - Jewish Life Spirals