40 Clyde St
Asheville, NC 28801
USA
Kabbalat Shabbat at Beth Ha Tephila, 43 North Liberty Street, 7pm
“Oh Sister” – Greeting the Sabbath Queen with Bob Dylan
Jewish lore speaks of the Sabbath as a union of two star-struck partners, whose love animates the worship that welcomes the Sabbath and carries us on the wings of song through Saturday night. We’ll greet the “Shekhina,” or Sabbath Queen, with melodies inspired by Bob Dylan, and accompanied by community clergy
Havdalah at the Asheville JCC, 6:30 pm
Havdalah: Tryin’ to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door
with Dr. Stephen Daniel Arnoff and Special Musical Guests
Bring out the Sabbath with a Dylan-inspired Havdalah and sing-along with Stephen and special musical guests.
OUR SPEAKER
Dr. Stephen Daniel Arnoff illuminates the intersection of popular culture and religion. His book About Man and God and Law: The Spiritual Wisdom of Bob Dylan has been called “evocative,” “soulful,” “stirring,” and “a revelation.” Teaching and lecturing around the world, Stephen lives in Jerusalem, where he is CEO of the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center. Find out more at www.mangodlaw.com.
BOOKS
Malaprops will be on site Friday afternoon and Saturday evening to facilitate book sales.