Join us for the Evening of Jewish Renaissance! An event that brings the community together for an evening of learning, discussion, and exploration of Jewish life and culture. Inspired by Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook's teaching, "The old will be renewed, and the new will be sanctified," this year's program will examine how Jewish traditions, values, and history can inspire fresh ideas and meaningful connections today.

Saturday, November 7 
6:30 - 9:30pm 
Dwares JCC   |  401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence 
No cost to attend. 

Keynote: “A Memorial Legacy: The Hahns of Providence” a traveling exhibit created by the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association in partnership with Roger Williams National Memorial, presented by Andrew Schnetzer, National Park Service Ranger  
Discover how Rhode Island's Jewish history is being brought to life for a new generation. Explore the story of the Hahn Memorial Project and how innovative tools, interactive storytelling, and education are preserving the past while inspiring the future.

Schedule of the Evening:   
6:30-7:00pm: Check-in
7:00-7:30pm: Keynote
7:30-7:45pm: Break
7:45-8:30pm: Session One
8:30-8:45pm: Break
8:45-9:30pm: Session Two

Participants may select one class from each of the two sessions. 

Session One: 
Strategies for Jewish Ritual Innovation 
Modern Mahjong 
The Hahns of Providence 
“And You Shall Tell”: Remembering Ruth Oppenheim 
The Courage to Be Human: Jewish Renewal in an Age of Upheaval 
Keep the Flame, Ignite the Future 
The Shtetl Kitchen: Ashkenazi Foodways Past and Present 
Introduction to the Art and Practice of Hebrew Kirtan

Session Two: 
The Kabbalah of Cars 
Dream Weaving through the Jewish Tradition 
Would Our Forefather Abraham Live the Same Life Today? 
Sacred Slaughter in an Industrial Age 
Who Hardened the Matzah? Ritual, Industrialization, and Modern Slavery 
The Importance of a Ritual for Your Well-Being

Space is limited. Head to our Amilia page for session details and to register!
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