Upcoming Events
Introduction to Kabbalah
A lifelong learning summer class
Wednesday evenings from 7:00‒8:30 PM, June 12 through August 14, with Peter Cardilla, register here.
An introduction to the subject of Kabbalah: its origins and development, its influence on religious and secular thinking. We’ll cover a brief history and discussion of the content and symbolism of Kabbalistic writing, with emphasis on Kabbalah's central work, The Zohar, and its parts. Students are encouraged to purchase a copy of the book we will be using, Kabbalah: A Very Brief Introduction, by Joseph Dan.
Peter Cardilla is a resident of Capitola and a professional software engineer. As an avid student of the Bible and religious mysticism and symbolism, he has studied The Zohar since 2007. His studies also include the Kabbalistic writings Sefer Yetzirah and The Bahir, the scholarly writing of Gershom Sholem, Isaiah Tishby, and Joseph Dan, and the Western mystical traditions of Christianity, Gnosticism, and Hermeticism.
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Young Families Project Hike
Tuesday, July 16, 9:45 AM to 12:00 Noon
Henry Cowell State Park
Meet in front of the Book Store & Environmental Center by the parking lot. Enjoy the redwoods and explore with other Jewish families with young children. Everyone is welcome.
The trail is stroller accessible, please wear layers and comfortable shoes, and bring a snack and water for you and your child(ren). RSVP’s are helpful to sclarkson@tbeaptos.org.
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Jewish Heritage Tour of Poland
Join Us for a Trip of a Lifetime—a Jewish Heritage Tour of Poland, April 29—May 7, 2020, with Rabbi Eli Cohen of Chadeish Yameinu Jewish Renewal and Rabbi Shifra Weiss-Penzias of Temple Beth El. Get information here.