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Shabbat Workshops

For many of us, Shabbat is not very different from other days of the week. We may attend services on Friday night or Saturday morning, but the day often gets caught up in running errands that cannot be done during the work week and rushing from one activity to another. Occasionally we have an opportunity to participate in a Shabbat retreat and realize how special it can be to really take a day off.

On Saturday, February 2, congregants have the opportunity to slow down and enjoy a relaxing Shabbat at Shir Hadash. Come for all or part of the day. The schedule is:

• 9:30 am - Begin the morning with Torah study
• 10:30 am - Join us for the information Shir Shabbat service.
• 12:00 noon - Share a light lunch following the Shir Shabbat service.
• 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Join us for one of the two afternoon workshops

Meditation and the Amidah with Steve Zell

Practice mindful breathing and simple yoga postures to find focus and concentration. Learn how you can relate the prayers to your own life. Create your own meditation practice integrating breathing and postures using Jewish concepts and traditional prayers. Wear comfortable clothes.

Creating Personal Prayers from Traditional Texts with Rabbi Fleekop

• Study traditional texts that are in the form of acrostics.
• Create a personal prayer using the lines that relate to your name.
• Prepare a simple collage to take home illustrating your prayer.

The programs are free. Cost for lunch is $9 and should be ordered in advance by contacting bryna@shirhadash.org or calling 358-1751 x5. Please RSVP for the lunch and let us know which workshop you plan to attend by January 28 so we can be sure to have sufficient food and supplies.