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 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).
Cafe Israel
Sunday, April 30, 11:00am-2:00pm
Celebrating Israel’s 75th Birthday with delicious Israeli Food, Music Folk Dancing and more.
Live Hebrew Music
Family & Children’s Area
Silent Auction
Booths & Films
This year’s celebration is dedicated to Hanan Weizman (z”l), beloved CBI member and founder of the festival.
Our generous sponsors:
Theodor Herzl Sponsors:
Wendy Feinberg
Helene & Saul Nathanson
Nest Realty – Natalie Kramer Shaw
Mike Weizman & Della Simon
Caren Kessler
Bob & Leslie Goldstein
Mary Rubin
Ben Gurion Sponsors:
Lee Avishai
Golda Meir Sponsors:
Carol Cohen
Shimon Perez Sponsors:
Charles Griggs
Torah on Tap:
Sunday March 26, 4-5:30pm
Biltmore Park Clubhouse
Christian Nationalism: Why is this Right Different from all Other Rights?
Sunday, March 26th, 4-5:30pm
Biltmore Park Clubhouse, 1067 Columbine Rd, 28803
Description: The rise of Christian Nationalism has created quite a stir across the country. Nationally, some politicians make clear their preference for a country in which Christian “values” and beliefs provide the blueprint for the nation. On the local level, faith-based organizations are indeed putting those thoughts into action with book bans, anti-abortion laws, a blurring of the lines between Church and State, and attempts to roll back protections for gay, non-binary and transgender communities. In short, it’s a hot mess!
But the fact is: While labels and battles may have changed, Christian Nationalism has been a part of America since 1620, when the Mayflower came ashore. The question is, is this time different? This Sunday, Torah on Tap looks at the history of Christian Nationalism and whether this time may be different.
Note: Change of Venue: This month, we will be meeting at the Biltmore Park Clubhouse, 1067 Columbine Road, 28803. Thanks to Steve and Carol Kayne for coordinating. Feel free to BYOB (bring your own beverage/beer). Sorry, no BYOD (your own dog).
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 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).
ANTISEMITISM: WHAT IS IT? HOW IS IT CHANGING?
WHAT CAN YOU & YOUR COMMUNITY DO?
Wednesday, May 10 and Wednesday, May 24, 7:00 pm – Zoom.
We have two excellent guest speakers:
· Eric Ross, Associate Director for Jewish Community Outreach and Antisemitism for the Southern Division of ADL who will speak on The Antisemitism Landscape
· Natanya Miller, Director of Educational Initiatives, Charleston Jewish Federation who will speak on Individual and Communal Responses to Antisemitism.
A tremendous thanks to the planning committee for this series: Mark Epstein (Gastonia); Sue Goldstein (Hickory); Steve Silver (Aiken).
Registration link below. Once you have registered, you will receive the Zoom links for the two programs.