On Sukkot, Sh’mini Atzeret, and Thresholds and Liminal Moments in Jewish Time – Adult Education with Rabbi Barbara This Shabbat

Sh’mini Atzeret is, according to the rabbis, the true completion of the High Holy Day season. On Shabbat, October 3, Temple Or Olam members will meet at McGill Baptist Church at 10 a.m. and explore the threshold between Sukkot and Sh’mini Atzeret, a last time to ask for God’s forgiveness.

One of our themes during High Holy Days explored our Torah as a tree of life and wisdom; we will continue this exploration on Shabbat by celebrating our Torah with spontaneous discoveries about where we stand in the Book of Genesis (literally!).  Three congregants (chosen, as in ancient tradition, by lot…) will choose the column that calls to them and Rabbi Barbara will look for the verse that clearly belongs to them in this New Year.

Pot-luck lunch afterwards, too, so please bring something to share!