Upcoming events
Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.
This month’s circle on divination will be led by Kohenet Or (Rav Jericho will be absent).
Meeting Dates: Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET
COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $24
No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.
KABBALISTIC CHANT
Join us for this Kabbalistic Havdalah ceremony in which we'll take a deep dive into Jewish mystical chant. Led by Rav Jericho Vincent and Carla Friend. No prior knowledge of Judaism or chant required. Open to folks who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not Jewish. 18+
Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.
This month’s theme: GOLEMS
Meeting Dates: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET
COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $24
No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.
Register at Beit Kohenet’s website (scroll down for Jewish Witches Ma’agal)
HIGH HOLIDAYS: Yom Kippur
Join us in celebrating the climactic conclusion of the holy day of Yom Kippur with ancient ritual, wild dance, powerful song, and profound connection. Come with an open heart and prepare to go deep in this radical experience of transformation as we connect with the ancestors and each other, explore the contours of forgiveness, and regenerate as our radiant truest selves.
No prior experience with Yom Kippur is necessary. Open to folks of all identities.
⫸ LOOKS
Category is…. white, the color associated with death in the Jewish ancestral tradition. Go for a shroud, a Victorian wedding dress, a toga, t-shirt and short-shorts, angel wear, or whatever white sartorial confection makes you feel best ready for rebirth.
⫸ MUSIC
Spiritual guidance by Rav Jericho Vincent.
Featuring live music by Temple of the Stranger’s band, The Miriams, led by Shira Averbuch.
Jewish Witches Ma’Agal MEMBERS ONLY: Deepen your practice with K' Or Har Gil
Members of our Jewish Witches Ma’agal are invited to this monthly online gathering to deepen their practice. Led by Kohenet Or Har-Gil. Held via Zoom.
Meeting Dates: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | 1-2pm ET
COST: FREE to members of Jewish Witches Ma’agal
Sign up to become a member here.
HIGH HOLIDAYS: Rosh hashana
Join us in the Heavenly Court for a once-in-a-lifetime immersive Rosh HaShana experience as we pursue justice for Isaac after his father, responding to what he claimed was a celestial command, bound and nearly killed him, leaving Isaac with lifelong psychological wounds. (This was 4,000 years ago, but better late than never...?) Get to know Abraham, Sarah, and the God of Patriarchy, and assist in the evaluation of their culpability. Thought-provoking theatrical performance rooted in ancestral wisdom + dance party + opportunities for deep connection.
Open to folks who are Jewish, Jew-ish, and not Jewish. No prior knowledge of Rosh HaShana necessary.
More information and tickets here.
Jewish Witches Ma’Agal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.
Meeting Dates: Sunday, September 22, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET
COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $24
No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.
Register at Beit Kohenet’s website (scroll down for Jewish Witches Ma’agal)
THE HAVDALAH BRIDGE
Explore the fusion of ancestral Jewish ritual and Ecstatic Dance in this unique Havdalah ceremony in partnership with The Sabbath Dance and made possible due to the generous support of UJA Federation.
Grab your ticket here!
Jewish Witches Ma’Agal MEMBERS ONLY: Deepen your practice with K' Or Har Gil
Members of our Jewish Witches Ma’agal are invited to this monthly online gathering to deepen their practice. Led by Kohenet Or Har-Gil. Held via Zoom.
Meeting Dates: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 1-2pm ET
COST: FREE to members of Jewish Witches Ma’agal
Sign up to become a member here.
Jewish Witches Magal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.
At our August gathering, we will be learning all about love and sex magic!
Meeting Dates: Sunday, August 18, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET
COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $24
No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.
Sacred Grief Ritual - Tisha Ba'av
Join Lab/Shul and Temple of the Stranger for a profound experience of grieving in community as we observe the holiest day of mourning on the Jewish calendar, Tisha Ba'av. Using sacred texts and the power of our voices we'll explore the rituals of the mikonenet, the ancient female grief workers of the Jewish tradition. Led by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, Rav Jericho Vincent, and Spiritual Leader Shira Kline, featuring special guest Reverend Derrick McQueen.
People of all identies are welcome. No prior Jewish knowledge required.
This event is made possible in part due to the generosity of UJA Federation of New York.
Jewish Witches Magal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.
At our May gathering, we will be learning all about altar magic!
Meeting Dates: Sunday, July 28, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET
COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $24
No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.
Shabbat Queen Dance
! Join Temple of the Stranger for a joyous evening of dance, connection, and soundbath as we welcome the Sabbath together. This in-person event will take place at the Center for the Enlightenment Arts. Come dressed to move and read to connect and experience the magic of Shabbat through movement and music.
Rabbi: Rav Jericho Vincent
DJ: DJ Spasiba
Warmup: Lawrence Dreyfuss
Soundbath: Miriam Bursky-Tammam
No prior experience with Shabbat or with dance necessary. All are welcome (you don't have to be Jewish to attend). Light vegetarian snacks will be served.
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This is Shabbat ceremony is made possible through the generous support of UJA Federation of New York and folks like you who love Temple of the Stranger. To support our work, please click here.
TENDING THE COSMIC TEMPLE
Sing in community, explore ancient meditations, and clarify your deepest desires while creating your own "golem"/magical clay figurine in this special Kabbalistic experience based on the oldest surviving Jewish mystical text, Sefer Yetzirah/The Book of Formation.
Featuring original chants by Ariel Hendelman and guided meditations by Rav Jericho Vincent.
Presented by Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support in partnership with Temple of the Stranger and with the generous support of UJA Federation of New York.
Who is this for? This experience is for open-hearted folks interested in spiritual community and embodied Jewish practice. No prior Jewish knowledge necessary. Non-Jews welcome. If cost is an obstacle, please contact flow@shefaflow.org.
Jewish Witches Magal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil
Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.
At our May gathering, we will be learning all about altar magic!
Meeting Dates: Sunday, June 23, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET
COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $24
No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.
CLIMATE Magal with MIYA MIKE RUBLIN
Join Miya (Sacred Facilitator) Mike Rublin for this no-cost monthly circle, to honor our feelings around the climate crisis while fostering connection, joy, and resilience as we navigate it together. Gatherings draw upon Jewish ancestral history, sacred teachings and activities for grounding ourselves, mutual support and action.
Meeting Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 4:30-5:30pm ET
EMERGE: A TEMPLE OF THE STRANGER LAG BA'OMER HAVDALA RITUAL
Come join us for a ritual of song, transformation, and joy celebrating the holiday of Lag Ba'Omer
Jewish Witches Magal with Rabbi Jericho Vincent & K' Or Har Gil: Altar Magic
Join Rabbi Jericho Vincent of Temple of the Stranger and Kohenet Or Har-Gil for this monthly circle, to explore the legacy, gifts, and practices of Jewish witches. Welcoming folks of all genders & backgrounds. Held via Zoom.
At our May gathering, we will be learning all about altar magic!
Meeting Dates: Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 3:45-5pm ET
COST: SUGGESTED DONATION OF $24
No one will be turned away due to finances. Please reach out to liviah@beitkohenet.org for financial assistance.
Climate Magal
Join Temple of the Stranger’s sacred facilitator, Mike Rublin, for the 4th gathering of our free eco-spiritual magal (circle). This 1-hour virtual event will honor our feelings around the climate crisis while fostering connection, joy, and resilience as we navigate it together. Gatherings draw upon Jewish ancestral history, sacred teachings and activities for grounding ourselves, mutual support and action. This inclusive group is welcoming to folks of all genders and backgrounds, from any geographic area (no Jewish experience required). *Please bring a piece of red string about the length of your computer screen*