Upcoming Events

A Shabbat for Expanding Our Hearts and Minds, Saturday May 30th

Book Film and Podcast Group: Gray is Beautiful (Remote)
Saturday, May  30th,  11:00am – 1:00pm
Led by Rabbinic Leader Jesse Weil

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82913752996

PLEASE JOIN US ON ZOOM THIS SATURDAY from 11am-1pm to discuss Jeff Goldfarb’s ‘Gray is Beautiful’ with the Book, Film, and Podcast Group. The material is rich, and Jeff plans to be with us to answer questions.

Here are the compiled selections that we’ll be discussing. Please try to read before our meeting!  (Because of the file size, you may need to ‘download’).  If you are having trouble accessing, you can also use the links below, which have the same material broken down into smaller chunks. (This should allow you to open without downloading).

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Jeff was  thoughtful about piecing together pages that suit our group’s focus…

For context, he assigned the Preface and Acknowledgment, pg 1-7 of Chapter 1, and Chapter 3. To help locate his unique perspective as a political intellectual, he included pg 70-74 (keeping in mind it’s written in the early 2000s)  Finally, the Concluding Chapter addresses Israel-Palestine from a gray perspective.

*If time is limited, please prioritize pages 1-7 and the final chapter!

With that said, the book is really meant to be read in its entirety, so if you have interest in digging into the complete text, consider purchasing it here! (Jeff’s chapters about  ‘Art after the Holocaust’ and ‘Teaching in Afghanistan’ are particularly compelling!)

Potluck Havdalah and Listening Session: Jewish identity and Violence in the Land (In-person)
Saturday, May  30th, 6:00pm-9:15pm
First Reformed Church, 18 Farragut Ave, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706
Facilitated by Joe Siegel

Join us for a potluck dinner, Havdalah and listening session at the Church, facilitated by Joe Siegel, exploring our thoughts and feelings around the ongoing violence in the Middle East. We hope that, together, we can create a structured, sensitive environment, in which everyone present feels able to share without judgement.  Rather than a dialogue, this is meant to be an opportunity to listen to and learn from one another.  This is a members-only event.

Please sign up here so we know how many to expect, and what food will be shared.

Yoga for Shabbat
Saturday, June 6th, 8:45am – 9:45am
First Reformed Church, 18 Farragut Ave, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY 10706

MH member Susan Adler will be teaching yoga classes enriched with Jewish themes. Susan will lead you through basic yoga poses, focusing on gentle movement, breathing and guided meditation. Come nurture your body, mind and spirit through yoga. Bring your yoga mat, yoga blanket or beach towel, and two yoga blocks if you have them. Free and open to all, from those new to yoga to experienced practitioners. (Then, stay for Shabbat services at 10am, also free!) Come a few minutes early to set up your mat and other equipment you’re bringing. Yoga will start ON THE DOT at 8:45am and end at 9:45am so that Shabbat setup can begin on time.

Pride Shabbat (hybrid)
Saturday, June 6th, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Led by Rabbinic Leader Jesse Weil
To stream service:
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Meeting ID: 889 9903 4927
Passcode: 639379

Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 7th, 10:00am – 1:00pm
The Saphras’ home

Community Learning
Sunday, June 14th, 11:00am – 12:00pm
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Meeting ID: 814 9344 2319