"Judaism has never been solely a religion to me. It’s a people, a culture, and a religion, kind of like a state of being. It helps me locate myself in the world."
Shabes Gatherings
UPCOMING SHABES:a Time to Plant and a Time to Uproot.
June 26, 2020 | 7 pm
Please join the BWC Shabes Committee at time of crisis from the global pandemic and from the scourge of racism. We will mark these events with words, song, and reflection. And, we will join in community to rest and restore in the Shabes tradition.
REGISTER HERE to receive the Zoom information.
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See the BWC calendar for specific descriptions of each Shabes gathering and to RSVP. RSVPs help us plan for set-up!
2019-2020 SHABES SCHEDULE
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October 25th - A Besere Velt: Arts Matter Shabes, hosted by A Besere Velt Chorus
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November 15th - Celebrating Intergenerational Connections, hosted by Aging in Community & Young Adult Committees. RSVP HERE
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March 13th - An Evening of Building Community for Muslims & Jews,hosted by Jewish Muslim Solidarity Committee. RSVP HERE
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April 17th - Zoom Golly Golly! A (not so) Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Shabes. Learn more.
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May 1st - Yiddish May Day Shabes, hosted by Yiddish Committee. Learn more.
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June 26 - Shabes: a Time to Plant and a Time to Uproot, hosted by Shabes Committee. Learn more.
The Shabes Committee oversees monthly programs led by different hosts who provide personalized additions to the ritual. Contact Jill Edelson, Marie Ariel, Laurie Goldman for more information.
Each monthly Shabes gathering is organized by two community members. If you are interested in organizing a future Shabes gathering, please contact Jill Edelson.
Download a guide for hosts that includes a sample ritual program and listen to sample songs:
