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Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life--in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)
Renowned speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz was a typical “lapsed Jew” until she explored Judaism and discovered its richness. She wrote the book she couldn’t find, that reveals the most interesting, profound, and beautiful parts of Judaism.
Rabbi Bridget Wynne leads an 8-session exploration of this fascinating and relatable book.
All are welcome, and all questions are welcome!
Schedule and Topics
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November 1 - Why Bother with Judaism?
December 6 - The Torah: Questioning, Debating, and Interpreting
January 3 - Freeing God from “His” Human-Shaped Cage in the Sky
January 17 - The Spirituality of Doing
NEXT SESSION: February 7 - Finding the Primal in Jewish Spiritual Practice
February 21 - Giving Shabbat a Chance
March 7 - The Power of Jewish Holidays
March 21 - Judaism on Death and Mourning + Again, Why Bother with Judaism?
Location: Online via Zoom
Time: Tuesdays,12:00 - 1:00 pm PT
Dates: First and third Tuesday of the month, 8 sessions, November 1, 2022 - March 21, 2023
How: Join us for the session(s) of your choice for a fee of $20/session. Get details on and register for the February 21 session here.
How much reading? At each session we will discuss a section of approximately 50 pages.
Get the book: You can purchase it at a local bookstore, order it online, or borrow it from a library.
Reviews
"Here All Along is exactly the introduction to Judaism that smart, thoughtful readers need: Not a how-to guide to these incredibly rich and relevant traditions, but a why-to guide that illuminates--boldly, bravely, and beautifully--why Judaism matters and how its wisdom can transform us. It's been here all along, but now it's here in the book in your hands, waiting for you. Open it, and discover what you've been missing."--Dara Horn, author of Eternal Life
"Sarah Hurwitz writes beautifully about her journey from Hebrew school dropout to thoughtful commentator on her heritage. She shows how this system of thought, founded in the time of shepherds, can be surprisingly relevant to modern life, with wisdom on such contemporary topics as mindfulness, gratitude, work/life balance, and politics. I recommend this book to all..."--A. J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Year of Living Biblically