• Telling Challenging Stories

    Zoom

    In keeping with the Jewish value of challenging perceived problems, the art of telling stories that challenge the audience will be explored.

  • Studying Midrash

    Zoom

    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.

  • Guest: Tim Saka

    Zoom

    One of two guest faculty sessions for the term: Tim Saka, of the CNY Rise Center, representative of the Turkish Cultural Center.

  • Mysticism

    Zoom

    The rich heritage of Jewish mysticism, and its relation to other forms of mysticism, particularly Sufi.

  • Multi-Faith Perspectives

    Zoom

    An overview of the multitude of traditions that will be encountered in this program. The principles of multi-faith study and dialogue will be explained and experienced.

  • Ba’al Shem Tov

    Zoom

    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.

  • Fundamentals

    Zoom

    The fundamentals of transformational storytelling, its intersections with neuroplasticity and spirituality. The surprising value of multi-faith study in strengthening one's own system. An overview of the full program.