THE OPEN TEMPLE
THE OPEN TEMPLE
THE OPEN TEMPLE
Programs
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Creative Torah Academy
Open Temple’s Creative Torah Academy, leading to Bar/Bat Mitzvah, is a unique Jewish Journey for students to engage in Torah, Jewish civilization, thought and traditions through art, music, movement, theater, nature and spirituality. Our studio sessions, creative activities, discussion forums, guest artists and visits to locations around Venice and Los Angeles nurture the Jewish imagination and critical thinking. We believe in setting families up for success. We depart from the traditional weekly Hebrew School obligation and offer a program that blends classroom, field trip, shabbat, holiday and take-home experiences.GeographiesVenice, Los Angeles, CA, USA;Los Angeles, CA, USA;Santa Monica, CA, USADatesNot indicatedSourceUser-generatedJudaismChildren and youth––Intro to Judaism/Conversion
Open Temple and Academy for Jewish Religion/LA collaborate on Soul Journey: An Intro to Judaism. Students take a deep dive into Judaism through the lens of its history, spirituality, text, community, law, gender, interfaith, holidays, thought and more. This unique offering is designed for all who are Jew’ishly curious and is the only trans-denominational class that can be used for conversion in Los Angeles, accepted by the Sandra Caplan Beit Din. Our 20-week Global course runs twice a year on Zoom, coupled with one or two live experiences for participants who live locally.GeographiesLos Angeles, CA, USADatesNot indicatedSourceUser-generatedJudaismAdults––High Holiday Ritual Lab
As the world spins vertiginously around us; as the “Carousel of Truth” bobs up and down; as each day brings a breathless revelation, we must ask ourselves: Where am I? The words “Where am I” is a foundational statement of our High Holiday liturgy. Captured in the “Hineini” prayer, these words are traditionally sung by a grand entrance of a Chazzan (cantor). At Open Temple, we do not pray in proxy. At Open Temple, we are empowered to pray with all of the power that our ancient texts alchemize within. At Open Temple, Hineini, a grand statement of Being “Here I am” is a return home. Open Temple’s High Holiday Ritual Lab, begun in 2016, is a Threshold into the Soul.GeographiesVenice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, USADatesNot indicatedSourceUser-generatedJudaismAge groups1K–
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