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2215 Prince Street | Berkeley, CA | 94705 | 510-704-9687 | frontdesk@chochmat.org | Map/Directions
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Programs and Classes to Help You
Prepare for the High Holy Days 
2011/5772

The month of Elul is a time of spiritual preparation for the New Year. It is a time for T’shuvah – realigning our lives with our highest ideals. It is also a time when we reflect on the changes we must make in our lives in order to find inner peace and create a sense of connection to the Divine. This year we are proud to offer a variety of classes and programs to give participants an opportunity to prepare for the High Holy Days by acquiring the necessary spiritual tools for T’shuvah within a community setting.

  • All programs are at Chochmat HaLev, 2215 Prince St., Berkeley, unless otherwise noted.
  • While pre-registration is not required, if possible, please register for programs in advance by calling 510.704.9687. Thank you!
  • Please note:  this page duplicates the programming that's listed on the High Holy Days pages, located here.

Day, Date, Start Time

Program Title

Instructor / Spiritual Leader / Facilitator


Sun, Aug 21, 2pm

Breaks that Build: Transformative Torah from Jerusalem.  A Workshop & 'Inner-tainment' Performance Show     read more

Rabbi Hillel Lester and Chaya Lester


Wed, Aug 31 & Sept 7, 7pm

Compassionate Conscience:  
Holding Council in the Heart     read more

Jeffrey Kessler and Laura Goldman
 


Sat, Sept. 3, 4pm
 

Celebrating CHL's spiritual legacy:
an afternoon of learning and blessing  read more

Rabbi Avram Davis & Rabbi SaraLeya Schley
 


Mon, Sept 5 & 12, 7:30pm
 

Special Pre-High Holy Day Monday Night Meditation: "G-d is Whatever Is: Renewing a Devotional Relationship to Life"  read more

Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks
 
 


Sun, Sept.18, 
10:30am

Watering the Inner Seeds:
A High Holy Day Preparation Workshop  read more

Rabbi Diane Elliot
 


Mon, Sept 19, 7pm

Holy Blessing Training  read more

Rich Robinson


Thurs, Sept. 22, & Oct. 6, 7:30m

Tears, Laughter, Sorrow & Joy:
Preparing our Hearts for the New Year  read more

Estelle Frankel
 


Sat, Sept. 24, 8pm

Slichot - An evening of music, chanting and prayer including a special concert by the Kirtan Rabbi!  read more

Rabbi SaraLeya Schley and Diane Eliot together with the Kirtan Rabbi (Andrew Hahn)


Sun, Sept. 25, 10am
 

Preparing with Our Children: An Interactive Family Program to Get Ready for the High Holy Days  read more

Marla Kolman Antebi and Keith Weinstein
 


Thur, Sept. 29, 4p

Tashlich     read more

Maggid Zelig Golden


Sun, Oct. 2, 8:45am

Prepare Yourself / Immerse Yourself: The Annual Chochmat HaLev High Holy Day Mikvah     read more

Laura Goldman and Jeffrey Kessler
 


Tues,  Oct 4 & 11, 7pm

Engaging your Passion
in the T'Shuvah of our Time  read more

Hank Obermeyer
 


Sat,  Oct 8, 10am

Contemplative Yom Kippur Service  read more

Ibrahim Baba, Laura Goldman, Jeffrey Kessler, and Estelle Frankel