Events

Eco-Judaism: Ancient Teachings for a Sustainable Future

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Taught by Rabbi Barrett
Wednesdays, January 29, March 5, March 19, April 16
7:00-8:15pm, in person and on Zoom

In the early chapters of the Torah, we learn that humans are called to “till and tend” the earth. This command resonates powerfully as we witness the profound changes affecting our planet today. Join us in exploring the Jewish imperative to protect the environment, enhancing our understanding of the Jewish relationship with the earth and our response to climate change from both religious and spiritual perspectives.

This course is structured in three sections: We will begin with a scriptural exploration, followed by an examination of the rabbinic period and the evolution of our holidays dedicated to the land. Finally, we will engage in a theological reflection on how to observe these holidays and maintain our faith in a time of dramatic change.

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Oy Vey I’m Getting Older: Aging in a Jewish Context

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Taught by Libby Robbins & Rabbi Rosalind Gold
Wednesdays, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 26, March 5
11:00am-12:00pm, in person only

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1/22 Deciding to Retire

Ritualizing retirement. Who am I without my job? Being vs doing. How will I reinvent myself? Letting go of who I used to be/discovering who I can become. My body – yikes! Finding purpose and joy in the face of diminishing capacities.

1/29 What do I want to do with the rest of my life?

Do I want to downsize? When is it time to move to Ashby Ponds? How I want to use my resources: have fun? repair the world? Navigating changing family relationships.

2/5 Preparing for the end (one of these days)

What if I become my partner’s caretaker? What if I need care? Where do I want to be planted? What would I like on my gravestone? Medical/legal preparations. 

2/26 Losing a Partner/Finding your new self

Navigating grief. Recreating yourself as a solo. What do I with the wedding rings? Learning to do the things your partner used to do. Navigating changing family relationships, again! Could I ever imagine dating again?

3/5 Writing my Ethical Will

What values do I want to leave for my children/grandchildren/community? How can I work to see that my cherished values live on?

Judaism Is About Love

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Taught Rabbi Holzman
Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 20, 27; April 17; May 1, 22; June 5
12:00-1:00pm, in person and on Zoom

This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s ideas manifest in our lives and contemporary Jewish practice. Independent purchase of the book is required, and e-book copies should be paginated like the print edition. (No handouts will be provided.)

Click here to purchase the book and Click here to register.

Judaism Is About Love

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Taught Rabbi Holzman
Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 20, 27; April 17; May 1, 22; June 5
12:00-1:00pm, in person and on Zoom

This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s ideas manifest in our lives and contemporary Jewish practice. Independent purchase of the book is required, and e-book copies should be paginated like the print edition. (No handouts will be provided.)

Click here to purchase the book and Click here to register.

Judaism Is About Love

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Taught Rabbi Holzman
Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 20, 27; April 17; May 1, 22; June 5
12:00-1:00pm, in person and on Zoom

This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s ideas manifest in our lives and contemporary Jewish practice. Independent purchase of the book is required, and e-book copies should be paginated like the print edition. (No handouts will be provided.)

Click here to purchase the book and Click here to register.

Judaism Is About Love

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Taught Rabbi Holzman
Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 20, 27; April 17; May 1, 22; June 5
12:00-1:00pm, in person and on Zoom

This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s ideas manifest in our lives and contemporary Jewish practice. Independent purchase of the book is required, and e-book copies should be paginated like the print edition. (No handouts will be provided.)

Click here to purchase the book and Click here to register.

Judaism Is About Love

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Taught Rabbi Holzman
Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 20, 27; April 17; May 1, 22; June 5
12:00-1:00pm, in person and on Zoom

This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s ideas manifest in our lives and contemporary Jewish practice. Independent purchase of the book is required, and e-book copies should be paginated like the print edition. (No handouts will be provided.)

Click here to purchase the book and Click here to register.

Judaism Is About Love

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Taught Rabbi Holzman
Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 20, 27; April 17; May 1, 22; June 5
12:00-1:00pm, in person and on Zoom

This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s ideas manifest in our lives and contemporary Jewish practice. Independent purchase of the book is required, and e-book copies should be paginated like the print edition. (No handouts will be provided.)

Click here to purchase the book and Click here to register.

Short Story Discussion Group

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Short Story Discussion Group

First Monday of each month

7:30-8:30pm, on Zoom

Join us for a fourth year of monthly lay-led discussions of Jewish short stories. Four
NVHC members have selected the stories and will take turns leading the discussions.
Each session will stand on its own – you can attend whenever you have the time and
interest. We’ll meet on the first Monday of the month on Zoom at 7:30pm for 45 minutes
to an hour. Participants will receive the story and meeting links in advance. To sign up
for this year’s discussion group, email shortstories@nvhcreston.org. Even if you
participated last year, we’d like you to sign up again so that we can gauge interest in the
program and ensure that we have the correct email address for you.

Judaism Is About Love

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Taught Rabbi Holzman
Thursdays, February 6, 20; March 6, 20, 27; April 17; May 1, 22; June 5
12:00-1:00pm, in person and on Zoom

This lunch ‘n learn is named after Shai Held’s recent, masterful volume of Jewish thinking, Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Together we will seek to understand how Held’s ideas manifest in our lives and contemporary Jewish practice. Independent purchase of the book is required, and e-book copies should be paginated like the print edition. (No handouts will be provided.)

Click here to purchase the book and Click here to register.