RITUALS THAT SUSTAIN US
with Rabbi Getzel | Mondays 12-1 PM ET
Rituals often mark times of change (think: Shabbat candles, Havdalah, and mikveh), but how are rituals also a force of constancy? Join Rabbi Getzel and Rebecca Thrope ‘21 as we share the rituals that sustain us through times of change. We look forward to welcoming a wide range of voices to our learning community, especially those with little experience in traditional Jewish learning environments, POC, disabled folx, LGBTQ+ folx, and women. Come expecting to engage with an expansive definition of “Torah,” including written, experiential, and musical sources. We hope to build heartful community and welcome you whether you are able to come to one or all of our learning sessions together. It is important that our learning community is as inclusive as possible. Please indicate accessibility needs and any additional questions by emailing rthrope@college.harvard.edu.
#JEWISHADULTING
with Rabbi Getzel | Thursdays 7-8 PM ET
Class of 2021! This has been a weird senior year and we at Hillel are here to support and celebrate you. Come join recent graduates, Rabbi Getzel, and new and old friends for our third annual #JewishAdulting series. Each session will feature a recent Harvard graduate who will join us for schmoozing and Q&A about adulting. We also have resources, best practices, and Jewish wisdom on each topic. Seniors (21+) who sign up in advance for the series will receive wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic drink to enjoy together in their rooms for each session. Seniors who attend seven or more of the eight sessions will receive a $100 gift certificate to an online Judaica shop to equip their home. Have questions or ideas? Email Rabbi Getzel: getzel@hillel.harvard.edu.
"LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX (& JUDAISM)": TOWARD A POSTMODERN JEWISH ETHIC ON SEXUALITY & INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
with Rabbi Jenn | Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 PM ET
Sexuality and intimacy are central to our identities and experiences as human beings, yet we have few opportunities to speak about them in a frank, open, and explicitly Jewish way. In this seminar, we will explore Jewish texts - from traditional to contemporary - on intimacy, gender, sexuality, and the ethics of human relationships and sexuality in Jewish tradition. Prior Jewish learning and/or Hebrew skills are helpful but not required or expected, however thoughtful, active participation is. Active listening, speaking up to contribute and sharing from your own experience while being respectful of and open to the experiences of others are expected of all participants.
SCM BOOK CLUB
with Rabbi Getzel | Sundays, time TBD
The Student Conservative Minyan (SCM) is continuing our book club this semester, and we would love for new folks to join us. The idea is that we maintain a spirit of connectedness over Shabbat by devoting some time to reading the same book (which we'll send to you!), and then we come together virtually on alternating Sundays to discuss what we've read. The book club was a great success last semester and we are looking forward to another semester of excellent discussions! Everyone is encouraged to join, regardless of class year or minyan affiliation! We'll be heading back in time for our first book, a work of historical fiction called People of the Book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Geraldine Brooks.
1:1 LEARNING
Reach out to any Harvard Hillel staff to set up some 1:1 learning on a topic of your choice!
Avital avital@hillel.harvard.edu
Jaime jaime@hillel.harvard.edu
Mikhael mikhael@hillel.harvard.edu
Rabbi Jonah jonah@hillel.harvard.edu
Rabbi Dani dani@hillel.harvard.edu
Rabbi Getzel getzel@hillel.harvard.edu
Rabbi Jenn jenn@hillel.harvard.edu
So many great people! How to choose? Check out the videos on our staff page.
How can you "do" Jewish at Harvard Hillel?
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