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Delving Deeper

Got time to explore a little deeper? Why not try a mini-course! These are a great opportunity to learn in greater depth. Join Rachael and other participants through online interaction as we cover different topics that are engaging and provocative.

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Delving Deeper

Lilith: Biblical Feminist or Diabolical Demon? During the time of Creation, after Adam was created, God did not create Eve like we think God did. God created Lilith, Adam's first wife. The story of Lilith begins in the Garden of Eden, and ends in tragedy and fear as she becomes demonized. Join Rachael as she explains the story through a text called the "Alphabeta of Ben Sira" and learn how a fight with Adam on dominance and equality turns her into a demon. To watch this Video, please Sign In, or Become a friend Today! top	Eve: Humanity's Matriarch or Creation's Side Effect The narrative of the creation of Adam and Eve is a story that we all learn when we are young. But If you look closer at the text and the meaning behind some key words and phrases, you realize the story of Eve is a little more complicated than being created from one rib. It all begins with a mis-translation and then you see the creation of Eve from Adam is not what you thought it was. To watch this Video, please Sign In, or Become a friend Today! top
Sukkot Symbols and Layers The holiday of Sukkot centres around three key symbols, the Lulav, the Etrog and the Sukkah. Each have their own meaning and are rich with interpretations. This four part series explores the meaning and history behind them and provides unique perspectives on the holiday. To watch this Video, please Sign In, or Become a friend Today! top	Understanding Shabbat In this four part series, Rachael presents Shabbat in detail as she looks at the creation and meaning behind our Day of Rest. Rachael touches on how the seventh day of Creation came to be, and what this means for us. To watch this Video, please Sign In, or Become a friend Today! top
The Other Side of Chanukah There's far more to Chanukah than gelt and jelly donuts. In this four part series, Rachael meaningfully explores the history of Chanukah with wisdom that will surely enhance your Chanukah experience this year! To watch this Video, please Sign In, or Become a friend Today! top	All About Prayer When we think of how prayer works in Judaism most people understand the choreography of it, when to stand or when to sit, when to say something aloud, or say it silently. Some may even understand the meaning of specific prayers we say. This four-part series looks at the overall idea of prayer. Using sources from our Texts, Dr. Rachael Turkienicz breaks down some major concepts including prayer's power while answering some key questions on why we pray and using prayer to soul search. Join Rachael for this fascinating and in-depth look at Prayer. Part I: Soul Searching Part II: The Purpose of Prayer Part III: Why Do We Pray? Part IV: The Power of Prayer To watch this Video, please Sign In, or Become a friend Today! top