OLLI101426 - From Repentance to Joy: A Journey Through the Fall Jewish Holidays

Course Description

From Repentance to Joy: A Journey through the Fall Jewish Holidays

Instructor: Joanne Doades
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept 28-Nov 9
Time: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Online via Zoom  

Sukkot and Simchat Torah teach us about the potential meaning of our lives and the power we have to make our actions a blessing? Please join us for this highly interactive, provocative (yet friendly!) exploration of the themes and messages of these ancient observances and their relevance in our lives today. No previous Jewish study or Hebrew language required.
Maximum registrants: 100

Instructor Bio:
Joanne Doades taught at OLLI for five years until 2016, when she moved to Jerusalem, where she now lives. She was formerly the Director for Curriculum in the Union for Reform Judaism’s Department of Lifelong Jewish Learning in New York and is a committed lifelong learner. She hopes to share the journey toward understanding and wisdom by challenging Biblical texts to provide us with relevant insights for our lives today.