On Solid Ground: Fundamentals of Judaism
MONDAY COHORT

with Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife

September 14, 2020 - August 23, 2021

monDAYS: sep 14, oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1, mar 1, apr 5, May 10, may 30, june 28, july 26, aug 23

8-9PM ET / 5-6pM PT

On Solid Ground: Fundamentals of Judaism is an exploration of the foundations upon which we stand as Priestesses, 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 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 on the Zoom platform from 8-9pm ET on the following Mondays: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 10, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 23. The course material is the same as the Sunday cohort of the course.

Session 1 - What is Judaism? 

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

Session 3 - Where are Jews? How did they get to be all over the world? (taught by Rav Kohenet Shoshana Batshemesh Jedwab)

Session 4: Jewish Herstory: The Grand Narrative (taught by Rav Kohenet Shoshana Batshemesh Jedwab)

Session 5 - Torah and Other Sacred Texts  

Session 6 - Jewish Days and Time Cycles

Session 7 - Sacred Time: Sabbath through Havdallah

Session 8 - Jewish Holidays: An Overview of the Jewish Year

Session 9 - Jewish Holidays: The Pilgrimages

Session 10 - Worship: Daily Rhythms and their Liturgy

Session 11 - Judaism at Home: Ritual Items and Customs

Session 12 - Jewish Life Spirals

Session 13 - What does Judaism say about…? and Other Questions

Classes will be offered live and recorded for review and/or access across timezones. Though this course does fulfill a core Kohenet requirement, it is open to all who are drawn - and is inclusive of all genders and faith traditions. You needn't be a Kohenet student to register

Cost: $350

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