With new friends – refugees from Iraq, Syria, and Iran, and volunteers from Israel and NYC at the International School for Peace on the Island of Lesvos in Greece
Hey Lab/Shul!
I’m back from a month long journey in Israel and Greece, inspired and motivated to delve into a new season with you all. Hope you join us NEXT FRIDAY 8/17 at Sabbath Queen: Summer Sweetness for some stories from Greece + welcoming Jewish Emergent Network Resident Rabbi Emily and our brand new Mavens!
Want to get ready for the new year, together?
This weekend begins Elul, the last month of the Jewish year and the formal kick-off to the High Holy Season.
Starting THIS SUNDAY 8/12 and for the 40 days leading into Yom Kippur, I’ll be posting a daily mini-reminder for reflection, along with an inspiring image of thresholds found on my path.
Join me in my 9th annual journey towards a more inspired and intentional new year: PREPENT: Gates of Return
HOW TO JOIN THE JOURNEY AND CONVERSATION:
◎ Follow me on Instagram or Facebook.
◎ No social media? No problem! You can follow the journey in any web browser here.
Another way to prep for the High Holy Days? Sit, quietly, meditating and reflecting on the art of forgiveness. SATURDAY 9/1 Sit + Sorry: A Jewish and Zen Night of Forgiveness returns for its second year with our dear friends at the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care. Space is limited and we will sell out – don’t wait to reserve your seat!
(SeasonPass we’ve got you covered – it’s FREE + limited seats reserved just for you if you RSVP by Monday 8/24. Not a SeasonPass Co-Creator yet? Click here to co-create Lab/Shul with special benefits year round.)
New moon, new me, new we. Shabbat shalom,
– Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie
