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Women And Judaism - A Pioneer's Perspective

on Thursday, 07 April 2016.

RABBI SALLY PRIESAND: 2016 BERNSTEIN SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE

Even as the Jewish community focuses on battle over women’s presence at the Western Wall, Kol Ami will welcome one of world’s pioneering Jewish women right here in the GTA.
Publicity photoOn May 6-7, we welcome Rabbi Sally Priesand as our Scholar in Residence. Widely considered to be the first woman rabbi, Sally Priesand was ordained in 1972 and served as a congregational rabbi until her retirement in 2006. She is known worldwide as a leader in social justice and religious life, and as a captivating speaker and teacher.

Our congregation is committed to a vision of vibrant, inclusive, egalitarian Jewish community. Rabbi Priesand is one of the great pioneers of our generation, who has helped bring that vision closer to reality. We can’t wait to learn from her!
Three sessions are planned throughout the weekend. Members of the community are welcome at all three, and there is no cost. All sessions will be held at Kol Ami, 36 Atkinson Ave in Thornhill.

• Friday Night, May 6 at 7:30 pm Shabbat Services - Keynote Address: “Reflections on My Life as a Rabbi.”
• Saturday, May 7 at 9:00 am - Shabbat Morning Study Session: "Why I Am a Reform Jew”
• Saturday, May 7 at 7:00 pm – Havdallah, Dessert & Discussion: “Remembering Rabbi Regina Jonas” (In this session, Rabbi Priesand will speak about Regina Jonas, the little-known REAL first woman rabbi, who was ordained in Germany in 1935, and died in Auschwitz less than a decade later.

Kol Ami's Scholar in Residence weekend is generously sponsored by Barry and Dawn Bernstein. For more information, please us at 905-709-2620 or email admin@kolami.ca.