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ILLUMINATOR Spring 2021 Spring 2021 issue Published in May 2021 Commentary Navigating Out of Narrow Straits by Eva Cohen Ritual Leader and Rabbinic Student When I wrote my last column, we were in the midst Zoom Seder, I described how the Sefat Emet and of a bad time. other texts in rabbinic tradition connect Mitzraim COVID cases in Minnesota were surging to their (Egypt) with metzarim, narrow straits. Passover highest level during the pandemic, and the Electoral narrates a journey out of oppression and narrowness College vote had not yet quashed serious efforts to in Egypt into openness. I talked about how, over the overturn the presidential election results. The week before the holiday, I watched my one-year-old daylight was dwindling, and the weather was cold. daughter learn to squeeze between dining room chairs, making her own journey out of narrowness Life feels much more hopeful now. into openness. We have all been on a version of that The vaccinated future that beckoned like a fever- journey over the last five months, moving out of dream five months ago is becoming solid reality. As narrow spaces into a widening world of possibility. I write this, 56% of Minnesotans sixteen and older We are getting unstuck. have received at least one COVID vaccine dose. Presidential transfer of power really happened. The Rabbi Sherwin Wine, Humanistic Judaism’s Biden administration is committing the US to founder, expressed his philosophy of life in the halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Derek following words, “Life without problems is a Chauvin’s conviction offers hope and a spur onward Utopian fantasy. It is divorced from the human in the fight to defend Black lives. The day of the condition... The meaningful life is not to get rid of verdict announcement, freshly-vaccinated Or Emet problems. It is to live with them, confront them and members carried our congregation’s banner at an sometimes win.” interfaith vigil calling for justice for George Floyd. Being unstuck — being free of problems — is not a The days are getting longer, and the grass and trees permanent condition. But the last months have are turning green again. We see our hope mirrored shown us our strength in navigating out of narrow in the springtime, awakening world. straits. We can savor this springtime feeling of widening vistas while holding on to the knowledge Passover, the spring holiday, celebrates the rebirth of that strength. The coming summer will bring new of hope and joy. In the story we retell each year, challenges, but we are equipped to meet them. Like liberation from slavery in Egypt is a rebirth that the Exodus story, finding our way back to openness allows our ancestors to flourish. At the Or Emet is a drama that we can enact over and over again. President’s Message Passing the Baton by Scott Chazdon I’m pleased we’ve been able to keep our virtual door open during the pandemic. The Illuminator Or Emet’s member newsletter Over the past year, we’ve accomplished quite a bit even as our ritual leader, Eva is published in August • December • May Cohen, nears completion of her rabbinic training. [email protected] Editor and Publisher We have: Joan Barnett • Presented excellent Shabbat and Sunday programs and tightened up our system Co-Editor for recording and uploading them to YouTube Susan Weinberg Copy Editor • Conducted eleven oral history interviews so far with long-term members, funded Carol Logan by a $10,000 legacy grant through the Minnesota Historical Society • Kept our Jewish Cultural School open, making the best of what we can do Madrikh Emeritus Harold Londer virtually 1948-2020 Z.L. • Had a member create a meal train program and agree to lead our Caring Rabbinic Student Committee and Ritual Leader • Started a post-b mitzvah youth club Eva Cohen Begun planning for an adult b mitzvah program, starting in 2022 [email protected] • Jewish Cultural School On a sad note, we marked the passing of our beloved co-founder, leader, and Arty Dorman, Director Madrikh, Harold Londer, with a meaningful memorial service on Zoom. [email protected] During the pandemic, our connections with each other have inevitably been diluted Executive Committee and distanced. We will have rebuilding to do. We haven’t been able to sing together President Scott Chazdon or eat together, and this distance makes it easier to notice our differences rather than [email protected] what we have in common. At our February Leadership Team meeting, we had a Vice President lively discussion about a new tagline recommended by a marketing firm to the Allan Malkis Society for Humanistic Judaism: Meaningful Jewish community without God. Treasurer Divisions arose among our members who are atheist and our members who are not. Sharon Miller At-Large Members I recently had a helpful conversation with Paul Golin, the executive director of the Seth Binder Carrie Dickson Society for Humanistic Judaism. He reinforced that these differences among our members are real and we have to keep working on inclusive messages about who Or Emet Contacts Phone 612.787.7812 we are. Nationally, the SHJ has finalized new Vision, Values, and Mission [email protected] statements this year that I find very helpful and want to share (see article on page 8). Website www.oremet.org I hope that Or Emet can continue to excel in engaging us in reflection and action Or Emet Affiliations guided by this emphasis on human agency, Jewish cultural identity, community, inclusion, critical thinking and social justice. It has been an honor to serve as president. As I pass the baton to the next leader, I International Institute for Secular Humanistic will continue to enjoy being a member of this unique community and movement. Judaism (IISHJ) 2 Jewish Cultural School Update by Arty Dorman Director of the Or Emet Jewish Cultural School We are zooming in on the last Jewish Cultural School announcements — and know that we will do our best session of 2020-2021. The word “zoom” has rarely to balance the best possible learning and socialization been more aptly used. Our entire school year has been for students, including health and safety for all of us. on Zoom due to COVID-19. Gathering online has had The limitations of Zoom have not kept us from having benefits and disappointments. A few students shared special celebrations this winter. At our Tu what they liked and didn’t like about online JCS. B’Shevat Seder, families put together their assortment Rebekah, in JCS Littles Group for the first time this of nuts, fruits, and juices. For Passover, classes year, said, “I really like the little classes with just worked with music specialist Sarah to learn the Four Peyton, Leela, me, and teacher Josh — it's a very calm Questions and songs and the b mitzvah prep group group. I don't like the big class where it's all the prepared a Passover play. All were presented at Or people." Lila, in the Juniors Group, liked not traveling Emet’s Passover Seder. to JCS and that parents were there to help. She didn't The Purim Carnival was the most fun. We started with like not seeing people and bringing her own supplies. students (and some adults) showing off costumes they donned to celebrate the holiday. Eva Cohen read the Other students liked being able to sleep later and at “The Queen Who Saved Her People” by Tilda least one family was able to take part even while on Balsley. Instead of the usual request to mute vacation. As school director, I appreciated that speakers, all were encouraged to unmute and boo attendance was excellent throughout the year. loudly every time the name Haman was read, resulting From the b mitzvah prep group, Luc said, “I liked not in delightful cacophony. Then we sang “Hag Purim” having to get up early and go to Jewish school. But by led by song-leader Sarah Berman-Young. not being there in person I was easily distracted. I felt But what’s a carnival without games? Everyone a little bit isolated and I didn’t feel like I could make divided into four Zoom breakout rooms, with a much of a connection/relationship with the kids or the different game in each one. JCS teachers each hosted teacher from the class. I didn’t like it.” a game, rotating among all four rooms so every Luc certainly isn’t alone in feeling that online classes participant had a chance to play each game: Esther are not the same as being together. Still, we are Says (a Purim twist on Simon Says), Tricky Book grateful that technology has allowed us to meet and to Balance, Scattergories, and Instant Costumes. And continue learning during this challenging year. what’s a carnival game without prizes? After the carnival, a gift bag containing homemade As we plan for next year it is too soon to say if we can hamantashen and other surprises was delivered to the resume teaching in person. The possibility of outdoor home of every student who participated,. classes in the fall is being considered. Stay tuned for JCS STUDENT DRAWINGS Ilsa’s feeling of freedom after liberation from slavery Ilana’s bonfire celebrates Lag B’Omer Rebekah’s matzah cover For more information about Or Emet’s Jewish Cultural School, visit the School Blog on the Or Emet website oremet.org. Visitors are welcome to join JCS classes on Zoom. To arrange a visit, learn more about JCS, the Youth Program, and/or for JCS-related questions and issues, contact Arty Dorman at [email protected].
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