Jewish Folk Practice, Magic, and Superstition: A Workshop Series

Dates & Topics:

• BREAD: A Case Study in Jewish Folk Practice, Magic, and Superstition — Tuesday, September 16 and Monday, October 27

• ‘Tis the Season: Bringing Jewish Perspectives and Practice on Tz’dakah into the Holidays — Thursday, December 11

• Sanctuary in Time: Creating Meaningful Shabbat Practice at Home — Thursday, January 22

• Mishlo’ah Manot Making and Communal Obligation as Joyful Practice — Thursday, February 12

• Amulets in the Jewish Home: A Brief Historic Overview and Crafting Workshop — Thursday, May 7

Mode: In-Person Only
Faculty: Caroline Kamesar
Fee: Included with Society Hill Synagogue Membership • $18 per session for General Public

How did the braided bread that we now call challah end up on our Shabbat tables? Why do we break off pieces of bread into a flowing body of water during Rosh Hashanah? Join us for a hands-on workshop series as we discover some of the ways in which folk practice, magic, and superstition are alive and well in modern Jewish practice. Each session blends history, text, and practice — with plenty of space for creativity, ritual-making, and discussion.