From ruth to kohelleth: a study in Hebraic consciousness, reflecting echoes of visual midrash, establishing a transformative experience-based encounter with text and a framework for participant creativity in their own visual midrash.
Adult life, especially around retirement and or relocation, does not come with a user’s manual. The question each of us must ask and answer for ourselves is how can we achieve a meaningful life that will lead to our welcoming each day as a blessing? This workshop explores various roadmaps for personal self-understanding and meaningful goal setting including that of the biblical Jonah, the Song of Songs, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes -each work attributed by tradition to the wise Solomon at progressive stages of his life.
Ruth – Exploring the Future.
David – The David Scenarios
Solomon – The Life Cycle
King Solomon, a model for Adult Jewish Life? Through the scriptures attributed to the authorship of Solomon, we explore the characteristics of Jewish Adulthood.
Song of Songs – A healthy approach to the sensual and creativity
Proverbs – Maturity and growing Wisdom
Koheleth – Aging, a source of cynicism or life appreciation?