KOL HALEV SHABBATON
EXPLORING THE OMER: INTEGRATING FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY
EXPLORING THE OMER: INTEGRATING FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY
The theme of the Shabbaton, “Exploring the Omer: Integrating Freedom and Responsibility,” connects with a particular moment in the Jewish sacred calendar: Lag b’Omer, or the 33rd day of the Omer count, which begins at Passover and concludes as we enter the holiday of Shavuot. Lag b’Omer itself falls on Saturday night and Sunday of the Shabbaton weekend.
We will be focusing in part on the somewhat mysterious origins of the day itself. We will also be delving into the practice of counting that is so much a part of this time of year, as well as reflecting on the complex relationship between freedom and responsibility that is signified by this calendrical bridge called the Omer. As we always do, we will, draw upon the talents and insights of our members to help us further our understanding of these intriguing questions. Hopefully, the weather will allow us to have a traditional bon fire.
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The 5773/2013 Kol HaLev Intergenerational Shabbaton
Friday, Apr 26, 2013, 04:00 PM
Punderson State Park
Saturday Night Bon Fire and Talent Show
In a repeat of a success of our last Shabbaton, the Saturday evening program will be a participatory program where members of all ages can share with the community. We need you! Please sign up to participate on your registration form.
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Registration
Return your registration forms with payment by March 15 to avoid a $XX late fee. Registration ends April 5.
Return to the Kol HaLev office:
2245 Warrensville Center Rd.
Suite 215
University Hts., OH 44118
For questions concerning registration and accommodations, contact Vicki Sussman at vicki.sussman@gmail.com. For questions concerning programming, contact Rabbi Steve at rabbisteve@kolhalev.net.