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Meet Rabbi Amy Cohen: Learning, Worship, and Conversation
July 10 @ 9:30 am – July 12 @ 11:00 am
Congregation Shirat HaYam is pleased to welcome visiting rabbinical candidate Rabbi Amy Cohen to Nantucket from July 10-12.
We invite you to learn more about Rabbi Amy Cohen by reading her biography here.
Below are the opportunities available to members and guests to meet Rabbi Cohen during her visit.
Torah Study Session
Friday, July 10, 9:30-11:00 am
‘Sconset Location
Why did the Israelites look back? What this week’s Torah portion teaches us about the family lessons we inherit.
Every community carries a story of movement and transformation. In this week’s double portion, Matot-Masei, Moses records a list of the 42 encampments the Israelites journeyed through from slavery to freedom. Why did God command Moses and the Israelites to look back at their journey? What lessons and experiences transform our communal memory? Together we will explore how remembering our shared journey matters, and how our families and communities shape who we are and what we owe each other.
Kabbalat Shabbat Services and Speakers Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper
Friday, July 10, 6:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Main Sanctuary
Rabbi Cohen will lead Shabbat Services. No registration is required.
Russ & Daughters Food Festival: Reception, Culinary Demonstration and Tastings
Saturday, July 11, 5:00-7:15 pm
Private Home, Eel Point Area
Rabbi Cohen will attend the Russ & Daughters Food Festival event and afterwards she will lead a 7:00 pm Havdalah service. Please register for the Russ & Daughters event to attend.
Study Session
Sunday, July 12, 9:30-11:00 am
Town Location
Finding Joy in Judaism’s Season of Mourning
During the three-week period from the 17th of Tammuz (July 2) through the 9th of Av (July 22), Jewish communities traditionally observe mourning practices that commemorate the calamities that befell our ancestors thousands of years ago. Why should these events matter to us today? Together we will explore, through ancient text and modern wisdom, how understanding the events behind the “Three Weeks” can deepen our gratitude for our diverse Jewish community and expand our capacity for joy.
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All are welcome
In person only