This series will offer presentations exploring life for American and Israeli Jews in these extraordinary times. A wide range of topics will include Jewish Peoplehood, Political Thinking, Culture and the Arts, and Socio-Political issues that Jewish people face in today’s world.
“Passing Over Trauma – The Haggada as Model for Intergenerational Resilience”
Presented by
Rabbi Michael Friedman
Thursday, April 8 at 7:30 PM
on Zoom
Join Rabbi Michael Friedman, M.Ed., LPC, for an inquisitive and interactive webinar as he explores the history and role of “race” in Jewish text, philosophy, law, and its effects on modern society. From Ancient Egyptian Slavery to the Civil Rights Movement, see how The Bible in general, and The Exodus in particular, have shaped and inspired both Jewish and Black communities through the centuries. Friedman synthesizes his counseling expereince with neuroscientific data about the multi-generational effects of the Holocaust as a window toward understanding the intergenerational trauma of many Black Americans. Since 2020, Friedman has been spreading his thesis throughout the Jewish world as part of a movement to help heal the rifts in the soul of America. Following the death of George Floyd his work was published in an article in Texas-based Mental Health Match entitled: “Collective, Intergenerational Trauma – A Lens for Healing.”
For more information and Rabbi Friedman’s bio, Click Here. To pre-register for this webinar, Click Here. After you pre-register, you will be sent a Zoom link.
FOLLOWING THIS INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN A NEW SERIES PRESENTED BY RABBI FRIEDMAN and MARK FISHER, TEMPLE SHALOM CONGREGANT:
Why We Hate
Presented by
Rabbi Michael Friedman &
Mark Fisher, Temple Congregant
April 15 – July 1 at 7:30 PM on Zoom
Join Rabbi Friedman and Mark Fisher for an in-depth discussion group on Zoom in conjunction with The Discovery Channel’s series “Why We Hate.” This is six episode streaming series, exploring one of humanity’s most primal and destructive emotions – HATE. At the heart of this series is the notion that if people begin to understand their own minds, they can find ways to work against hate and keep it from spreading. Starting on April 13, view the episodes via Zoom and participate in bi-weekly discussions.
The videos will be streamed via Zoom every other Thursday evening at 7:30 PM, with a discussion session the following Thursday evening at 7:30 PM. The schedule classes is below:
Session 1 – “Origins” Video – April 15 at 7:30 PM
Session 2 – “Origins” – Discussion – April 22 at 7:30 PM
Session 3 – “Tribalism”- Video – April 29 at 7:30 PM
Session 4- “Tribalism” – Discussion – May 6 at 7:30 PM
Session 5 – “Tools & Tactics” – Video – May 13 at 7:30 PM
Session 7 – “Tools & Tactics” – Discussion – May 20 at 7:30 PM
Session 7 – “Extremism” – Video – May 27 at 7:30 PM
Session 8 – “Extremism” – Discussion – June3 at 7:30 PM
Session 9 – “Crimes Against Humanity” Video – June 10 at 7:30 PM
Session 10 – “Crimes Against Humanity” Discussion – June 17 at 7:30 PM
Session 11 – “Hope” – Video – June 24 at 7:30 PM
Session 12 – “Hope” – Discussion – July 1 at 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Enrollment: LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS
To enroll, please email adulted@templeshalomdallas.org. You will be sent a Zoom link for the recurring meetings.
For questions, contact adulted@templeshalomdallas.org