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 as an adult and discovered its richness. She wrote the book she couldn’t find, which reveals the most interesting, profound, and beautiful parts of Judaism.
Rabbi Bridget Wynne will lead an 8-session exploration of this fascinating and relatable book.
All are welcome, and all questions are welcome!
Thee group will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month from October 17, 2023 to February 6, 2024. Meetings will take place online from 12:00 pm (noon) - 1:00 pm PT.
Schedule and Topics
October 17 - Why Bother with Judaism?
November 7 - The Torah: Questioning, Debating, and Interpreting
November 21 - Freeing God from “His” Human-Shaped Cage in the Sky
December 5 - The Spirituality of Doing
December 19 - Finding the Primal in Jewish Spiritual Practice
January 2 - Giving Shabbat a Chance
January 16 - The Power of Jewish Holidays
February 6 - Judaism on Death and Mourning + Again, Why Bother with Judaism?
Register for the series by paying a fee of $130 or a $50 deposit and the remainder in installments, or Come to the session(s) of your choice for a fee of $20/session. We will send an announcement and registration info before each session.
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
