Description
Why does the Shabbat table look the way it does? Beneath the bread, wine, and candles lies a rich tapestry of meaning connecting the staple crops of the Land of Israel, the sacred architecture of the Mishkan and Temple, and the agricultural journey of the Omer from Pesach through Shavuot. Together, we'll peel back layers of meaning to uncover how the Shabbat table serves as both a celebration of abundant harvest and a reimagined altar, bringing the rhythms of the land and memories of sacred space into the home. Drawing on the insights of Israeli ethnobotanist Noga Hareuveni, we'll explore how every Shabbat meal can be understood as a reenactment of the relationship between people, land, and holiness.
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Noah Nahar Weinberg is the founding Boston Hub Director of Adamah, where he works to build vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth across Greater Boston. An educator, song leader, and farmer, Noah previously spent a decade founding and leading the Gann Academy Farm. Noah is an alum of the Adamah Farm Fellowship, Eden Village Camp, the JOFEE Fellowship, and the Lotan Center for Creative Ecology. He also serves as a member of the spiritual leadership team of Temple Beth Zion (TBZ) in Brookline, bringing people together in songful prayer. Noah lives in Jamaica Plain, where he can often be found wandering (and humming a niggun) among the trees of the Arnold Arboretum or swimming in nearby Walden Pond.
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- Can I eat during class?
While we do not serve food in the study, you are welcome to order and enjoy drinks during class and join us for a meal before or after class. We highly recommend making a reservation if you know you'll be dining with us. Visit www.lehr.haus/reservation to check availability and book a table.
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