Rabbi Tirzah Firestone Schedule

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Today is Friday, 09th 2008f May 2008

May 2008
Title:Al Naqba (Day of Catastrophe)~Yom ha’Atzma-ut (Day of Independence)
DateMay 15th (Thu)
Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location:TBA
Address:Boulder, CO
Comments: Please join the Palestinian Jewish Listening Circle
as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of
Israel’s Statehood, considered the Naqba to
the Palestinian people. This Listening Circle
is a respectful council, in which we share
and listen to each other’s stories and truths;
It is open to all who carry the land of Israel/Palestine in their
hearts.

Donations gladly accepted.



 

June 2008
Title:Judaism of the 21st Century: Paradigms and Practices for the Global Age
DateJun 16th (Mon)
Time: June 16-19, 2008
Location:Elat Chayyim Center for Jewish Spirituality
Website 1:http://www.isabellafreedman.org
Address:Falls Village, CT
Phone: (800) 398-2630
Contact: Isabella Freedman
Comments: An Advanced Workshop For Rabbis and Rabbinical Students
with Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (By Video-Conference),
Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Arthur Green, and Rabbi Shaya Isenberg

Join some of the greatest sages and visionaries of our time as
we explore the theories and practices of a relevant and
inspired Judaism grounded in textual sources and immediate
experience. This advanced workshop will introduce Rabbis
and students to tools and resources to both nourish the inner
life and discover a empowered relationship to some of the
challenges we face in Jewish life and our global community.  

November 2008
Title:10-DAY HUMAN RIGHTS TRIP with RABBIS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
DateNov 19th (Wed)
Time: November 9-19, 2008
Location:Israel & The West Bank
Website 1:http://www.rhr-na.org
Phone: 508-696-1880
Contact: Rabbis for Human Rights
Comments: Led by two extraordinary guides and social activists:
Rabbi Brian Walt, Executive Director, RHR-North America
and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Author and Spiritual Leader

Join Rabbis for Human Rights on this unprecedented, hands-
on trip to Israel and the West Bank. Experience for yourself
the reality of life on both sides of the Separation Barrier, and
expand your viewpoint by seeing and studying many sides of
the issue with the help of great thinkers and activists. Most
importantly, PARTICIPATE with RHR and its partners in the
work of fulfilling the dream of an Israel that embodies the
prophetic vision of justice, peace and dignity for every human
being. This trip will change your life.
You CAN make a difference!

• Harvest and plant olive trees with Palestinian farmers in
the West Bank

• Do community service in Sderot; talk to Israelis
traumatized by Kassam rockets

• Bear witness at Palestinian checkpoints w/ Machsom Watch

• Tour Hebron w/ Israeli Soldiers of Conscience, Shovrim Shtikah

• Visit Israeli settlements and learn settlers’ viewpoints

• Meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, political analysts and
journalists

• Daily meditation, prayer, and in-depth study on justice and peace

• Celebrate Shabbat in Jerusalem/Sleepover in Bethlehem w/ Palestinian
families

• Time provided to walk, shop, and visit.

Price: Land Cost is $1,895 and includes lodging, ground
transport, programming and guides.

Flight: to arrange flights call Rivka Grinberg at Polk at
303-302-2507 or 800-748-2059.

Breakfast, Shabbat meals and 6 other meals (lunches and
dinners) are also included.
Single lodging supplement available.

Plus: Bring your friends and community along symbolically!
Invite them to sponsor you with donations for RHR’s powerful
work on both sides of the Separation Barrier!

 

 

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