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Elijah at Sinai: Religious Success or Moral Failure, Cumberland F u
The success of Abraham and Moses stands in contrast to the failure of the
prophet Elijah. After his triumph on Mt. Carmel over the priests of Baal, Elijah is
targeted for assassination by Queen Jezebel. Fleeing for his life to the wilderness
of Judea, he prays for death. Instead, G-d has him journey for 40 days and 40
nights to Mt. Sinai where he enters a cave. There, G-d asks him, “What are you
doing here, Elijah?” At that moment, with all the echo of Moses’ experience
sounding in our ears, we expect Elijah to mount a Moses-like defense of the
people. Overcome by his love for G-d, Elijah instead twice provides a brief for
the guilt of Israel. Seeking a “people’s defender” like Moses, G-d got instead a
prosecuting attorney.
Facilitator: Rabbi Andrew Paley, Temple Shalom
Finding Meaning in Your Tefillah, Beit Midrash u
Whether you are Reform, secular, Ultra-Orthodox or anywhere in between
tefillah, Jewish prayer, is hard, but it is not impossible. You will learn four steps to
finding meaning in Jewish prayer, and making tefillah meaningful.
Facilitator: Rabbi Zac Johnson, BBYO
From BBYO to Beyond: The Jewish Teens’ Journey, Moreno B u
Colleges and universities are getting increasingly competitive. Factors driving
selectivity in the admission process include an increase in the number of
students that are applying to many colleges and a drop in college admission
rates. If everyone has good grades, how can I stand out from my peers? We will
explore various ways to help do so in the college process.
Facilitator: Dana Gerbie Klein and Cindy Kaufman, Alexander Muss High
School in Israel
G-d Talk: What Do You Believe?, Summer at IC Campfire
A rabbi once joked: “To be Jewish means to believe in one G-d …or less.” One of
the central tenets in Jewish tradition is monotheism – the belief in a single G-d.
And yet, for many of us, belief in G-d is challenging and confusing. We will delve
more deeply into our own beliefs about G-d, and will have the opportunity to get
into some big questions about G-d and Jewish theology.
Facilitator: Ira Dounn, BBYO
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Hatha Yoga – Yoga for All Levels, Cockrell u
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You are midway through IC! Take this time to breathe deeply and stretch while
you nourish your body, mind and soul. You will be consciously guided into
different poses to help strengthen your muscles and calm your mind, allowing
you to relax, rejuvenate, distress and feel happy and full of life.
Facilitator: Shalom Mayberg