Ba’al Shem Tov
ZoomStories, theology, and history of this remarkable spiritual person. The founder of the Hasidic movement, but even more the movement to bring spirituality to the common person.
Inspiring growth and change through storytelling
Stories, theology, and history of this remarkable spiritual person. The founder of the Hasidic movement, but even more the movement to bring spirituality to the common person.
The rich heritage of Jewish mysticism, and its relation to other forms of mysticism, particularly Sufi.
One of two guest faculty sessions for the term: Tim Saka, of the CNY Rise Center, representative of the Turkish Cultural Center.
In keeping with the Jewish value of challenging perceived problems, the art of telling stories that challenge the audience will be explored.
One of two guest faculty sessions for the term. The particulars of the guest and the actual date will be made available at the beginning of the term.
Transformational storytelling is much more than telling folk tales; it is about enabling and encouraging change. The intersection between transformational and persuasive storytelling is explored.
Judaism has a rich folklore from around the world. Folktales from places other than Eastern Europe are explored.
With guest ethicist Maggidah Rabbi Devorah Smith, we will highlight the ethical standards required of maggidut - Transformational Storytelling.
A session on the practicalities of storytelling. Students tell and critique their stories...
For advanced students who will be storytelling at the retreat. Intro students are invited to attend.