GAZING FACE TO FACE: Encountering the Divine Presence in Times of Crisis and Imbalance with Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman — Tuesdays, January 13, 20, and 27, 7-8:15 pm ET / 4-5:15 pm PT
In these difficult and painful days, we may find ourselves overcome by despair and hopelessness. And yet, our wisdom traditions offer a kind of spiritual medicine for just such times. Over three sessions we will explore texts from the Zohar and other sources to help us better understand the polarizing energies and forces that are currently at play. Through this spiritual lens, our mystical texts offer relational tools and guidance to bring to our moment, that foster healing, reconnection and wholeness.
This course will be taught via Zoom and can also be accessed via phone. All sessions will be recorded, allowing you to engage with the material even if you’re unable to attend live. For financial assistance and scholarship opportunities, please contact liviah@beitkohenet.org.
Cost: $100 + $25 non-refundable registration fee
Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman
Rabba Kaya Stern-Kaufman is currently exploring life beyond the pulpit as a visiting scholar, musical prayer leader and creative ritualist in Jewish and interfaith settings. She recently served as the spiritual leader of Temple Israel (USCJ) in Portsmouth, NH from 2000-2025. Prior to this Rabba Kaya served as interim Rabbi at synagogues in New England. Before pulpit work, Rabba Kaya founded Rimon: Resource Center for Jewish Spirituality in the Berkshires, serving as executive director and spiritual leader. During those years she also founded a Community Hevra Kadisha, co-founded an independent minyan in the Berkshires and taught classes at synagogues in the Northeast, Simon’s Rock College of Bard, Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, and Limmud UK. Rabba Kaya was ordained at AJR- the Academy for Jewish Religion in Riverdale in 2011. Prior to the rabbinate she received an MSW from NYU and worked as a clinical social worker and certified feng shui consultant. Rabba Kaya currently lives in Eliot, Maine with her husband, Steve and enjoys singing and playing the guitar as much as possible.