Friday, March 31st at 6:30pm
Havurah House- 56 N. Pleasant St., Middlebury

Communal chanting is an ancient technology for awakening joy and connection with others.  Join us for a very special  Kabbalat Shabbat led by Rabbi Jan Salzman, Rabbi David Edleson and Dr. Rebecca Gould.

This is an opportunity to try out a different sort of spirit-filled Shabbat, when the singing will be ”kirtan-style,” meaning “call and response” with drums, harmonium, and other instruments to help us let down our hair and lift up our spirits.

Our chants will use short meaningful passages from Hebrew prayers that focus on different ways of approaching the divine. Starting slowly, we chant each one again and again as we add drums and build the tempo and energy.

Come try it out!  Bring some friends who might want to try something new.  We can all use more joy in our lives, and we will help that along with oneg treats of luscious chocolatey goodness.

Please bring something (nut-free) chocolate to share, any percussive instruments you might have, and your bodies ready to move.   All are welcome! (Email dedleson@gmail.com with questions.)