BEIT MIDRASH 2013: Sacred, Sustainable Rhythms of the Jewish Calendar

An inspirational Shabbaton filled with learning, celebration, and groundbreaking Jewish thought.

Join an intergenerational, pluralistic community of Jewish farmers, rabbis, educators, scholars and consumers from across the country.

• Understand the Jewish Calendar through experiential learning and textual sources
• Develop personal connections to the calendar's many cycles
• From Shmittah to ethical food production, Investigate Jewish, environmental topics
• Vibrant Jewish communal prayer, celebration, and rituals
• Comprehensive Children's Programming- Interactive activities for children 12 and under.

Friday February 15, 2013 at 3:00 PM EST -

Sunday February 17, 2013 at 3:00 PM EST

Goals

1. Feel like both a teacher and a student
2. Gain a greater understanding of Jewish agricultural texts and traditions, and greater confidence in our ability to personally and communally engage and explore our tradition
3. Cultivate visions for how to apply our Jewish agricultural heritage in America today—as farmers, educators, and consumers.
4. Celebrate a vibrant Shabbat in a diverse community with Jews of all kinds
5. Build a movement of interconnected individuals and groups through shared values

Planning Committee

• Aryeh Cantor, Bekiut Track
• Jane West-Walsh, Children’s Programming
• Rabbi Chayim Lando, Iyun Track 
• Rabbi Scott Perlo, Chakirot Track
• Rabbi Baruch Rock, Jewish Calendar Consultant

Staff

• Lisa Bodziner, Signature Programs and Curriculum Coordinator
• Morris Panitz, Program Director
• Laura Menyuk, Program Coordinator
• Teri Jedeikin, Volunteer Coordinator
• Ari Witkin, Apprenticeship Coordinator
• Jakir Manela, Executive Director

Children's Programming

Wondering if Pearlstone's Beit Midrash is family friendly?  YES!  Join our FANTASTIC children's programming to experience an exciting new layer of this wonderful annual event!  We will provide babysitting for children up to 3 years old, and age-appropriate programming for 4-12 year olds.  

Children's programming may include:

• Edible farm scavenger hunt
• Meet the animals
• Make your own instruments and music sessions (not on Shabbat)
• Torah learning geared for little ones!
• Plant your own seeds!
• Nature arts and crafts

Our children's programs will be fun and interactive, led by experienced volunteer-educators.