This class will introduce the parts of Jewish daily prayer, especially the Shema and Amidah. We will then discuss the architectural structure of the Beit Hamikdash (the Temple) and connect the elements of daily prayer to various locations in the Temple. We will use guided imagery to navigate to the symbolic features of the Temple, such as the table with the “show” bread, and the Aron (the Ark of the Covenant). Prayer is a very personal and individual experience and visualization of oneself praying in a particular metaphysical space distant in time and space can be empowering. Layering on visualization of a journey during prayer to many different places of increasing holiness adds a spiritual dimension. At the end of prayer, one returns to our world of daily activities with a renewed sense of purpose and appreciation of life. There are no prerequisites to the class and it will be taught in English, with Hebrew terms explained. Zoom etiquette is requested. Please have your video on. Sign-up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC...QHFkCWvg6y8-nxg/viewform?usp=sf_link 

Monday, Jan 16 at 11:30 am 

Topic: Metaphysical Journey to the Beit Hamikdash during daily Jewish prayer; Session 1

https://reed-edu.zoom.us/j/96970194684?pwd=ZkZBT0ZHQjl4TGR3dmRyakVMSjJIZz09

Sunday, Jan 22 at 11:30 am

Topic: Metaphysical Journey to the Beit Hamikdash during daily Jewish prayer; Session 2

https://reed-edu.zoom.us/j/93094235646?pwd=UzlRV3dVcVhCeVFtWXNmY2xCWEJXQT09

Instructor: David Segaloff