The Friday Noon Study Group will NOT meet on March 31
Starting April 7, and continuing through May, CBI’s Friday Noon Study Group will be reading and discussing Rabbi David Cooper’s God is a Verb: Kabbalah and the Practice of Mystical Judaism.
Since medieval times, the mystical tradition of Kabbalah was restricted to qualified men over forty—because it was believed that only the most mature and pious could grasp its complexity and profound, life-changing implications. In Rabbi David Cooper’s God Is a Verb, this powerful spiritual tradition, after centuries of secrecy and near-extinction, is explained clearly by one of its most prominent teachers.
Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? How do we get there? These questions have fueled Kabbalists for nearly a millennium. Rabbi David A. Cooper is the first to bring this obscure and difficult tradition to a mainstream audience in a way that gently leads us to the heart of the subject, showing us how to transform profound teachings into a meaningful personal experience—and appreciate fully this great mystical process we know as God.
Rabbi David A Cooper has studied with dozens of teachers in the Jewish world. His primary teachers have been Rabbi Zalman Shachter-Shalomi and Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Rabbi Cooper has written about many of his experiences in seven books and two sets of CDs. His most popular book, God Is a Verb, has been a national best seller, with over 125,000 copies in print in English
Now in its 25th year, our discussion group meets via Zoom every Friday from 12-1 (see the CBI web site or weekly announcements for a Zoom link). All are welcome to join us, regardless of their level of expertise or attendance at previous Friday study group sessions. Copies of Cooper’s book are available at a variety of internet outlets. If you have questions, please contact Jay Jacoby at jbjacoby@uncc.edu.
Our discussion group meets via Zoom every Friday from 12-1 (see the CBI web site or Weekly Announcements for a Zoom link). All are welcome to join us, regardless of their level of expertise or attendance at previous Friday study group sessions.
Join us for Shabbat morning services in-person or via Zoom every Saturday morning at 9:30am.
Join the Zoom service by going to Our Virtual Community page here, then scroll down and click on the blue Saturday Morning Service button.
Join us every Saturday at 6pm for havdalah ritual followed by intuitive artwork creation! The individual and collaborative pieces we make together will be part of a Shavuot art display on our “collective revelation” this Spring. Bring your own art supplies/project or just show up! !
Organized by Tikva Wolf (text her with questions: 919-5-TIKVAH).
SPECIAL EVENT – WATCH PARTY!
Private Screening of the film Sallah Shabati
To Honor the Memory of Haim Topol z’l
Grail Moviehouse
17 Foundy St, Asheville, NC 28801
Monday, April 3 at 7:00pm
We all remember the larger-than-life presence of Topol as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, both on stage and on film, who passed away this month. But have you seen this earlier satire written and directed by Ephriam Kishon?
Kishon was at first well known for his satire of the challenges of the developing State of Israel. He began writing a column in 1952 for the Hebrew newspaper Ma’ariv that continued for 30 years. Along with many books and plays over the years, he conceived this movie about immigrant life in the settlement camps and the struggle to get permanent housing. The film follows Sallah’s many attempts to earn enough money to purchase an apartment in a nearby new housing development. His money-making schemes are often comical and frequently satirize the political and social stereotypes in Israel at the time.
Released in 1964, the film won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, putting Israel on the international film stage for the first time. And introducing Topol to audiences worldwide.
Special thanks to Davida Horowitz for providing the venue!
Suggested donation of $10 at the door to cover the cost of showing the film.
Tell your friends!!!
The Second Night Seder at CBI is now full – Thursday, April 6, 6:30pm
Join us for a meaningful and participatory Seder. Space is limited. Price $55/adult, $40/under 21. Please choose either a brisket or vegetarian entree.
Please let us know of any allergies/food sensitivities at admin@bethisraelnc.org.
The Seder is completely sold out, but if you’d like to be added to the waiting list in case of a cancellation, contact the CBI office at admin@bethisraelnc.org or (828) 252-8660.
The Friday Noon Study Group will NOT meet on March 31
Starting April 7, and continuing through May, CBI’s Friday Noon Study Group will be reading and discussing Rabbi David Cooper’s God is a Verb: Kabbalah and the Practice of Mystical Judaism.
Since medieval times, the mystical tradition of Kabbalah was restricted to qualified men over forty—because it was believed that only the most mature and pious could grasp its complexity and profound, life-changing implications. In Rabbi David Cooper’s God Is a Verb, this powerful spiritual tradition, after centuries of secrecy and near-extinction, is explained clearly by one of its most prominent teachers.
Who are we? Where did we come from? Where are we going? How do we get there? These questions have fueled Kabbalists for nearly a millennium. Rabbi David A. Cooper is the first to bring this obscure and difficult tradition to a mainstream audience in a way that gently leads us to the heart of the subject, showing us how to transform profound teachings into a meaningful personal experience—and appreciate fully this great mystical process we know as God.
Rabbi David A Cooper has studied with dozens of teachers in the Jewish world. His primary teachers have been Rabbi Zalman Shachter-Shalomi and Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Rabbi Cooper has written about many of his experiences in seven books and two sets of CDs. His most popular book, God Is a Verb, has been a national best seller, with over 125,000 copies in print in English
Now in its 25th year, our discussion group meets via Zoom every Friday from 12-1 (see the CBI web site or weekly announcements for a Zoom link). All are welcome to join us, regardless of their level of expertise or attendance at previous Friday study group sessions. Copies of Cooper’s book are available at a variety of internet outlets. If you have questions, please contact Jay Jacoby at jbjacoby@uncc.edu.
Our discussion group meets via Zoom every Friday from 12-1 (see the CBI web site or Weekly Announcements for a Zoom link). All are welcome to join us, regardless of their level of expertise or attendance at previous Friday study group sessions.