Join Havurah on the Hill for a lay-led, non-denominational Kabbalat Shabbat service in Vilna Shul’s historic sanctuary. Following the service we will hear from guest speaker,Josh Kantor.
A lifelong lover of both music and baseball, Josh Kantor has been the organist since 2003 for the Boston Red Sox, which he considers a dream job. As a teenage pianist in the late 1980s, he attended Shabbat services at the Chicago-area synagogue where American Jewish music pioneer Jeff Klepper was serving as Cantor. Josh was deeply drawn to Cantor Klepper’s music and gladly accepted an invitation to play at the services. Josh moved to Massachusetts in 1990 to attend Brandeis University, where he spent many hours playing in rock bands and theater orchestras, and where he met actors, writers, and musicians with whom he still collaborates.
Over the past several years, Josh has contributed to numerous CD recordings, served as musical director of theater and comedy troupes, and scored a handful of short films. He plays organ, piano, and accordion in the indie-rock band Jim’s Big Ego. In 2011, Josh performed on ESPN SportsCenter broadcasts and played several concerts with the The Baseball Project, a band featuring members of R.E.M., the Dream Syndicate, and the Young Fresh Fellows. In his day-job, he is a library assistant.
Following our speaker, we hope you’ll join us for a kosher buffet dinner.
* Please note, parking is available at the Charles River Plaza, 181 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02114. Parking is free with validation.
The suggested donation for this event is $10.00. Your contribution will help to defray the cost of the event. We appreciate your generosity.
]]>The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present a special weekly series, “Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks,” beginning Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Kabbalah is the mystical wisdom, the native theology and cosmology of Judaism. This six-part series will explore how studying Kabbalah can help to reveal your inner strengths. Discover more about this Jewish perspective on tapping into your own unique, spiritual energy and learn how to incorporate it into your daily life. This weekly series will be held Tuesdays, February 7 to March 13, 2012 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St. Boston, MA. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $50.00 for the entire six-week program.
“Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks” will be taught by Rabbi Yosef Zaklos, director of the newly established Chabad of Downtown Boston. A native of Montreal, Rabbi Zaklos brings with him the unique depth and experience of having taught Jewish ideas and values in more than fifteen countries across five continents. As an experienced educator, he offers a diverse, flexible, and interactive teaching style. Rabbi Zaklos is also an accomplished author, writing for the Jewish Learning Institute, an international provider of adult Jewish learning.
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The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present a special weekly series, “Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks,” beginning Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Kabbalah is the mystical wisdom, the native theology and cosmology of Judaism. This six-part series will explore how studying Kabbalah can help to reveal your inner strengths. Discover more about this Jewish perspective on tapping into your own unique, spiritual energy and learn how to incorporate it into your daily life. This weekly series will be held Tuesdays, February 7 to March 13, 2012 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St. Boston, MA. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $50.00 for the entire six-week program.
“Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks” will be taught by Rabbi Yosef Zaklos, director of the newly established Chabad of Downtown Boston. A native of Montreal, Rabbi Zaklos brings with him the unique depth and experience of having taught Jewish ideas and values in more than fifteen countries across five continents. As an experienced educator, he offers a diverse, flexible, and interactive teaching style. Rabbi Zaklos is also an accomplished author, writing for the Jewish Learning Institute, an international provider of adult Jewish learning.
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The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present a special weekly series, “Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks,” beginning Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Kabbalah is the mystical wisdom, the native theology and cosmology of Judaism. This six-part series will explore how studying Kabbalah can help to reveal your inner strengths. Discover more about this Jewish perspective on tapping into your own unique, spiritual energy and learn how to incorporate it into your daily life. This weekly series will be held Tuesdays, February 7 to March 13, 2012 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St. Boston, MA. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $50.00 for the entire six-week program.
“Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks” will be taught by Rabbi Yosef Zaklos, director of the newly established Chabad of Downtown Boston. A native of Montreal, Rabbi Zaklos brings with him the unique depth and experience of having taught Jewish ideas and values in more than fifteen countries across five continents. As an experienced educator, he offers a diverse, flexible, and interactive teaching style. Rabbi Zaklos is also an accomplished author, writing for the Jewish Learning Institute, an international provider of adult Jewish learning.
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The spring holidays of Purim and Passover, which celebrate the victory of our ancestors over negative forces arrayed against them, tell rich stories of the journey from chaos, oppression, and anxiety to freedom, light, and joy. The approach of these holidays presents a special opportunity to understand our lives in light of these ideas.
In this 3-session Jewish meditation workshop, participants will learn a range of techniques and practices for cultivating awareness and mindfulness. The class will explore how the holidays of Purim and Passover can provide helpful, practical advice for our lives. The workshop will be led by Seth Wax, a teacher with Nishmat Hayyim who has been offering meditation instruction at synagogues, colleges, and schools throughout the Boston area and is currently a 4th year student at Hebrew College Rabbinical School in Newton, Mass. The class is appropriate for people with little to no experience with meditation, as well as those who have practiced in the past.
This three-part series will be held Tuesdays February 28, March 13, and March 20, 2012 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $25.00 for all three. $5 validated parking is available INSIDE the Charles River Plaza Garage.
The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is thrilled to present “From Purim to Passover: A Three Week Introduction to Jewish Meditation” in collaboration with Nishmat Hayyim: The Breath of Life Jewish Mediation Project. Nishmat Hayyim is dedicated to the introduction and strengthening of contemplative practices in the Greater Boston Jewish community. Founded in 2004 by Reb Moshe Waldoks and Seth Castleman, Nishmat Hayyim offers courses, Shabbat “in town” retreats, residential retreats, and support for those in the Jewish community interested in deepening their spiritual practice. Nishmat Hayyim is open to all Jews, affiliated or non-affiliated, who wish to discover the rich treasure of meditative and contemplative practices available within Judaism and who wish to cultivate “mindfulness” as a useful tool for interpreting Torah and Jewish practice. For more information, please visit: http://www.nishmathayyim.org/.
]]>The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present a special weekly series, “Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks,” beginning Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Kabbalah is the mystical wisdom, the native theology and cosmology of Judaism. This six-part series will explore how studying Kabbalah can help to reveal your inner strengths. Discover more about this Jewish perspective on tapping into your own unique, spiritual energy and learn how to incorporate it into your daily life. This weekly series will be held Tuesdays, February 7 to March 13, 2012 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St. Boston, MA. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $50.00 for the entire six-week program.
“Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks” will be taught by Rabbi Yosef Zaklos, director of the newly established Chabad of Downtown Boston. A native of Montreal, Rabbi Zaklos brings with him the unique depth and experience of having taught Jewish ideas and values in more than fifteen countries across five continents. As an experienced educator, he offers a diverse, flexible, and interactive teaching style. Rabbi Zaklos is also an accomplished author, writing for the Jewish Learning Institute, an international provider of adult Jewish learning.
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The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present a special weekly series, “Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks,” beginning Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Kabbalah is the mystical wisdom, the native theology and cosmology of Judaism. This six-part series will explore how studying Kabbalah can help to reveal your inner strengths. Discover more about this Jewish perspective on tapping into your own unique, spiritual energy and learn how to incorporate it into your daily life. This weekly series will be held Tuesdays, February 7 to March 13, 2012 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St. Boston, MA. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $50.00 for the entire six-week program.
“Kabbalah: Mystics and Mavericks” will be taught by Rabbi Yosef Zaklos, director of the newly established Chabad of Downtown Boston. A native of Montreal, Rabbi Zaklos brings with him the unique depth and experience of having taught Jewish ideas and values in more than fifteen countries across five continents. As an experienced educator, he offers a diverse, flexible, and interactive teaching style. Rabbi Zaklos is also an accomplished author, writing for the Jewish Learning Institute, an international provider of adult Jewish learning
]]>The spring holidays of Purim and Passover, which celebrate the victory of our ancestors over negative forces arrayed against them, tell rich stories of the journey from chaos, oppression, and anxiety to freedom, light, and joy. The approach of these holidays presents a special opportunity to understand our lives in light of these ideas.
In this 3-session Jewish meditation workshop, participants will learn a range of techniques and practices for cultivating awareness and mindfulness. The class will explore how the holidays of Purim and Passover can provide helpful, practical advice for our lives. The workshop will be led by Seth Wax, a teacher with Nishmat Hayyim who has been offering meditation instruction at synagogues, colleges, and schools throughout the Boston area and is currently a 4th year student at Hebrew College Rabbinical School in Newton, Mass. The class is appropriate for people with little to no experience with meditation, as well as those who have practiced in the past.
This three-part series will be held Tuesdays February 28, March 13, and March 20, 2012 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St. Boston, MA. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $25.00 for all three. $5 validated parking is available INSIDE the Charles River Plaza Garage.
The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is thrilled to present “From Purim to Passover: A Three Week Introduction to Jewish Meditation” in collaboration with Nishmat Hayyim: The Breath of Life Jewish Mediation Project. Nishmat Hayyim is dedicated to the introduction and strengthening of contemplative practices in the Greater Boston Jewish community. Founded in 2004 by Reb Moshe Waldoks and Seth Castleman, Nishmat Hayyim offers courses, Shabbat “in town” retreats, residential retreats, and support for those in the Jewish community interested in deepening their spiritual practice. Nishmat Hayyim is open to all Jews, affiliated or non-affiliated, who wish to discover the rich treasure of meditative and contemplative practices available within Judaism and who wish to cultivate “mindfulness” as a useful tool for interpreting Torah and Jewish practice. For more information, please visit: http://www.nishmathayyim.org/.
]]>The spring holidays of Purim and Passover, which celebrate the victory of our ancestors over negative forces arrayed against them, tell rich stories of the journey from chaos, oppression, and anxiety to freedom, light, and joy. The approach of these holidays presents a special opportunity to understand our lives in light of these ideas.
In this 3-session Jewish meditation workshop, participants will learn a range of techniques and practices for cultivating awareness and mindfulness. The class will explore how the holidays of Purim and Passover can provide helpful, practical advice for our lives. The workshop will be led by Seth Wax, a teacher with Nishmat Hayyim who has been offering meditation instruction at synagogues, colleges, and schools throughout the Boston area and is currently a 4th year student at Hebrew College Rabbinical School in Newton, Mass. The class is appropriate for people with little to no experience with meditation, as well as those who have practiced in the past.
This three-part series will be held Tuesdays February 28, March 13, and March 20, 2012 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips St. Boston, MA. Course fee is $10.00 per session or $25.00 for all three. $5 validated parking is available INSIDE the Charles River Plaza Garage.
The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is thrilled to present “From Purim to Passover: A Three Week Introduction to Jewish Meditation” in collaboration with Nishmat Hayyim: The Breath of Life Jewish Mediation Project. Nishmat Hayyim is dedicated to the introduction and strengthening of contemplative practices in the Greater Boston Jewish community. Founded in 2004 by Reb Moshe Waldoks and Seth Castleman, Nishmat Hayyim offers courses, Shabbat “in town” retreats, residential retreats, and support for those in the Jewish community interested in deepening their spiritual practice. Nishmat Hayyim is open to all Jews, affiliated or non-affiliated, who wish to discover the rich treasure of meditative and contemplative practices available within Judaism and who wish to cultivate “mindfulness” as a useful tool for interpreting Torah and Jewish practice. For more information, please visit: http://www.nishmathayyim.org/.
]]>The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present “Understanding Your Jewish Artifacts” with certified Judaica appraiser Elizabeth Berman. During this brown bag lunch event, Ms. Berman will evaluate and answer questions about your Jewish artifacts. Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 12:00 – 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, 18 Phillips Street Boston, Mass. Please respect basic kosher dietary laws (no pork, shellfish, or mixed meat and dairy). There is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person. Event repeats on May 9 and June 13, 2012.
Elizabeth Berman is an accredited appraiser, specializing in modern and contemporary art, Judaica, historical papers, and American and European fine arts and antiquities. She is the President of Judaica in Context and Collections in Context. In addition to being an independent appraiser for private collectors and museums, she has also served as curator at the B’nai B’rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum, guest curator at the United States Holocaust Museum, and curator at the Jewish Historical Society of Maryland.
]]>The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present “Understanding Your Jewish Artifacts” with certified Judaica appraiser Elizabeth Berman. During this brown bag lunch event, Ms. Berman will evaluate and answer questions about your Jewish artifacts. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 12:00 – 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, 18 Phillips Street Boston, Mass. Please respect basic kosher dietary laws (no pork, shellfish, or mixed meat and dairy). There is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person. Event repeats on June 13, 2012.
Elizabeth Berman is an accredited appraiser, specializing in modern and contemporary art, Judaica, historical papers, and American and European fine arts and antiquities. She is the President of Judaica in Context and Collections in Context. In addition to being an independent appraiser for private collectors and museums, she has also served as curator at the B’nai B’rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum, guest curator at the United States Holocaust Museum, and curator at the Jewish Historical Society of Maryland.
]]>The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture is pleased to present “Understanding Your Jewish Artifacts” with certified Judaica appraiser Elizabeth Berman. During this brown bag lunch event, Ms. Berman will evaluate and answer questions about your Jewish artifacts. Wednesday, June 12, 2012 from 12:00 – 1:00PM at the Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture, 18 Phillips Street Boston, Mass. Please respect basic kosher dietary laws (no pork, shellfish, or mixed meat and dairy). There is a suggested donation of $10.00 per person.
Elizabeth Berman is an accredited appraiser, specializing in modern and contemporary art, Judaica, historical papers, and American and European fine arts and antiquities. She is the President of Judaica in Context and Collections in Context. In addition to being an independent appraiser for private collectors and museums, she has also served as curator at the B’nai B’rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum, guest curator at the United States Holocaust Museum, and curator at the Jewish Historical Society of Maryland.
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