Dear Friends,

The moon grows fuller each night, calling us toward the celebration of Passover in just one week. May is not far behind. Below you will find our calendar of exciting events for May. Of special note will be a class on the walking stories of the Zohar taught by my teacher and friend Rabbi David Greenstein. And if you've ever wanted to learn yiddish, here is your chance-

A Beginner's Yiddish Course- taught by Steve Kaufman starts May 9th.

Wishing you a very beautiful and transformative Passover,

Rabba Kaya

	UPCOMING EVENTS \|MAY

	A Musical and Contemplative Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Pot-Luck Dinner Rabbi Shir Yaakov Feintein-Feit Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman Friday, May 2 \| 6:30pm Chapel of the Church on the Hill 55 Main St., Lenox, MA click here for more info _______________________________________________ A Sanctuary in Time: The Wisdom of Shabbat May 6 - 27 Tuesdays at 7:00pm Chapel of the Church on the Hill 55 Main St., Lenox, MA A three part mini-series taught by Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman exploring the foundational concepts of the practice of Shabbat. Drawing on Biblical, Rabbinic, Hasidic & Mystical texts, we will deepen our awareness of the beauty and sanctity of Shabbat Practice. Click here for more info _______________________________________________ Beginner's Yiddish Class May 9 - October 31 Fridays at 10:30am Hevreh of Southern Berkshire 270 State Rd., Great Barrington, MA Join Steve Kaufman to learn Yiddish! This class will focus on basic grammar and building vocabulary with opportunity for conversation and song. Click here for more info _______________________________________________ Lag Ba'Omer Bonfire Saturday, May 17 \| 8:00pm The Stanton Home 205 North Plain Rd Great Barrington, MA Please join us to celebrate Lag Ba'Omer Drumming, Dancing, Singing, Storytelling All are welcome. Click for more info _______________________________________________ Walking As Spiritual Practice Special Class on the Zohar with Rabbi David Greenstein Tuesday, May 20 \| 7 :30pm Congregation K'nesset Israel 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, MA This presentation will explore how walking has been conceived in the Zohar and other classic Jewish texts so as to open new vistas of appreciation for the multiple dimensions of our lives. Click here for more info.

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