Mysticism
ZoomThe rich heritage of Jewish mysticism, and its relation to other forms of mysticism, particularly Sufi.
Inspiring growth and change through storytelling
The rich heritage of Jewish mysticism, and its relation to other forms of mysticism, particularly Sufi.
Repeats weekly through Nov 13, 2018.
One of two guest faculty sessions for the term: Tim Saka, of the CNY Rise Center, representative of the Turkish Cultural Center.
Midrash is the traditional method of interpreting scripture through the use of narrative. The structure and format for a common form of Midrash - used by Jesus on many occasions - will be explored. The application of Midrash to other traditions will be discussed.
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.
Stories arising from the period of the Ba'al Shem Tov and his disciples are presented, discussed, and explored.
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.
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