Purim for Adults: the Jewish Mardi Gras!
Celebrate this wild and crazy holiday, with a stimulating evening of comedy, adult discussion, drinks, and dessert!
Join us Thursday, March 24, 7-9 PM
No Jewish experience or knowledge is necessary. We will gather at 7 PM for a brief and boisterous telling of the Purim story with Vietnamese Jewish comedian Joe Nguyen, then choose from among several exciting, interactive learning sessions:
Hidden Holiness: Unmasking the Spiritual Teachings of Purim, with Rabbi Bridget Wynne
Beyond the Mask, Beyond the Body: A Look at Gender From the Other Side, with Maggid Jhos Singer
Persian Treats: A Cooking Demonstration with Jewish native of Tehran, Niloufar Yadegar
Magic Behind the Mask: The Transformative Potential of Interfaith Relationships, with Dawn Kepler
After thought provoking conversations we’ll join together at 8:20 to share sweets and schnapps tasting, plus schmoozing (chatting)!
When: Thursday, March 24, 7-9 PM
Where: Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut Street, Berkeley
Who: All those 21 and over are welcome! No Jewish knowledge or experience is necessary.
FREE.
For more info: Contact Rabbi Bridget Wynne at 510-559-8140 or rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org.
Co-sponsored by Jewish Gateways, the Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, Building Jewish Bridges, and JIMENA.