Shabbat Dinner March 14, 2008

The Hidden Self: Who Are We Behind our Masks?

Each of us has aspects of our selves we hide from others, and perhaps even from ourself. On the Jewish holiday of Purim we are taught to reveal the hidden, to look beneath the masks we and others wear. This year Purim falls on March 21. Join us to reflect on your hidden self, and to make a mask that reveals whatever part you'd like to bring to light this year.

Join us for learning, laughter, and mask-making on Friday, March 14.

We will begin by sharing a no-experience-necessary Shabbat dinner. All are welcome.

Time: 6:15 PM

Place: Jewish Gateways' cozy home near El Cerrito Plaza and BART station

Childcare: available by reservation

After gathering at 6:15, we'll continue with:
6:30 - Candle lighting and dinner
7:30 - Rabbi Bridget Wynne will lead a lively interactive teaching on the self behind the mask, and we will each make our own mask that reveals whatever we choose to bring to light
8:15 - Dessert and schmoozing (time to hang out and chat)

Space is limited. Please contact Rabbi Bridget Wynne at Jewish Gateways, (510) 559-8140, or rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org, to make a reservation and get directions and your food assignment. If your schedule doesn't allow you to bring a dish to share, we offer you the option of contributing $7 toward the dinner.