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Register for workshops below.
Internal Exile: A Talk on Hanukkah and Heroism
[CLOSED!] Join Professor William Kolbrener as he explores how Hanukkah exemplifies the courage of the Jewish spirit in the face of darkness, the persistence to endure in difficult times, and a heroism rooted in hope. Register below for this live ONLINE event!
- 29/12/2024
- 1 PM EST; 8 PM IST
Haven’t the Jewish People Suffered Enough
[CLOSED!] Humor is the art that has sustained Jews through catastrophe. With David Foster Wallace, we’ll discover the craft that transforms tragedy into laughter. After Oct 7, humor is not an option but a legacy to uphold.
- 30/11/2024
- 1 PM EST; 8 PM IST
Nothing Happens, Nobody Goes, It’s Awful
[CLOSED!] “Nothing happens. Nobody comes, nobody goes. It’s awful” – Waiting for Godot: A workshop about our current state of mind-limbo. We are constantly waiting, dreading. Let us cultivate that anxiety into an essay, a poem or a short story.
- 30/10/2024
- 1 PM EST; 8 PM IST
Past Workshop Submissions
Tova
I almost wish I could tell you the flavor of the pain like it was freshly shaved marror, or the flavor of the numbness in
The Cost of Freedom
I came home that night after midnight, and the thrill of my first genuine escapade into the night since becoming a mother over five years
The Balm For Soul
The act of cooking, forever estranged. With war’s cruel hand, traditions do fade, And meals once familiar, now changed The scent of the garlic,
Ozempic
Israel has been attacked, many people are dead, the reports are still coming in . . . stay tuned as we continue to follow
Her Name was Esther
This will be an odd way to begin something humorous, but bear with me. My brother’s mother in law passed away a few days ago.
My Mother’s Stuffing
What do you eat when you’re insides are churning with confusion and disbelief? Wanting to shove comfort down into my mouth agape with disbelief, I
