God, Gender and Justice: Exploring the Connections Between Spirituality, Politics, and Sexuality

Join Nehirim and the Bet Alef Learning Institute (BALI) in Seattle for a Shabbat of learning, discussion, and conversation about the nexus between spirituality, sexuality, and social justice. Teachers include Nehirim’s Jay Michaelson, Bet Alef’s Rabbi Olivier BenHaim, and, via Skype, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi.

General Schedule (subject to change):

Friday, November 12

730pm - Nishmat Shabbat: A meditative Shabbat service with chanting, kirtan, and music

930pm - Short opening talk

Saturday, November 13

930am - Meditation with Rabbi Olivier

1030am-12pm - Torah study and discussion of teachings on sexuality and social justice; why progressive religious people should support GLBT rights because of their religion, not despite it.

12pm - Lunch

1pm - Jay Michaelson, Why GLBT Equality is Everybody’s Equality: The Deeper Meaning of “Gay Rights”

330pm-530pm - Discussion of integral spirituality and sexuality, featuring Terri O’Fallon, Pacific Integral, Joe Perez (Soulfully Gay), Rabbi Olivier, and Jay Michaelson

530pm - Havdalah

6pm - Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi - Sexuality and Spirituality

8pm - Shalom u’lehitraot!

Exact location will be announced here in October.

Registration Information

Cost: $95 general admission, $85 if you mention Nehirim when you register

Student and Senior discounts available

To Register: Email Bet Alef with your name, then send a check to Bet Alef, P.O. Box 50201, Bellevue, WA 98015, or arrange for payment at the event.