Jewish Wisdom on Finding Hope and Help in Hard Times
Life hurts. Faced with pain, we may ask:
Why is there suffering? Why me, why my loved ones?
Where can I find comfort? Where is God? Is there meaning in suffering?
How can I help?
Date: Friday, February 27, 2009
Time: 6:15 PM
Place: Jewish Gateways' cozy home near El Cerrito Plaza and BART station
Childcare: available by reservation
After gathering at 6:15, we'll continue with:
6:30 - Candle lighting and dinner
7:30 - Rabbi Bridget Wynne will lead a lively interactive teaching on Jewish sources of hope and help in hard times.
8:30 - Dessert and schmoozing (time to hang out and chat)
Please contact Rabbi Bridget Wynne at Jewish Gateways, (510) 559-8140, or rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org, to make a reservation and get directions and your food assignment. If your schedule doesn't allow you to bring a dish to share, we offer you the option of contributing $7 toward the dinner.