The Port Washington Rosh Chodesh Group 5774 (2014)

ABOUT ROSH CHODESH: What is Rosh Chodesh? A special day that Jewish feminists have reclaimed for feminine spirituality. Tradition says that as a reward for our faithfulness, God gave women Rosh Chodesh, the first day of the new month, and even exempted us from our usual household duties. Take a morning just for yourself, and for Jewish study and renewal. The Port Washington Rosh Chodesh Group meets at the start of every new Jewish month. We are a warm, friendly inter-generational group of Jewish women (men welcome, too!) exploring new and timeless topics and texts.

Once a Month Just For Yourself Just For Your Soul!

The April 3rd Meeting will be at: Community Synagogue 160 Middle Neck Rd Port Washington, NY 11050

9:30 11:00 AM
Rabbi Irwin Zeplowitz
Rabbi Zeplowitz, affectionately called Rabbi Z, studied in Toronto, Jerusalem, Los Angeles and Cincinnati, where he was ordained in 1984. He became Senior Rabbi at The Community Synagogue in 2003. Rabbi Z is prominent in medical ethics and founder of several social action and social groups. Along with his wife, Anne, he is the recipient of the 2012 Humanitarian Award by the World Union for Progressive Judaism. He has served as a scholar in a number of synagogues, has appeared on radio and TV, and has spoken in numerous community settings. He has articles published in journals and newspapers on Jewish law, spirituality and politics, including a series on the Book of Exodus for the Union for Reform Judaism Website. He is married to Anne, who is a Speech and Language Pathologist and has 3 children Abigail, Deena and Nathan.

SQUARE or ROUND
Rabbi Irwin Zeplowitz will present on: Square or Round---How the shape of the matzo led to major debate about Jewish Identity, the impact of technology on Jewish Tradition, questions about Social Justice and the challenge of Reform Judaism.

NEXT MEETING: MAY 1, 2014

The Rosh Chodesh Group is jointly sponsored by Community Synagogue, Port Jewish Center, Chevrat Tefillah, and Temple Beth Israel. For further information call, Sondra Winder 883-5393, Charlotte Cohen-883-1678, or E-mail: chacohen@verizon.net