Rosh Chodesh – 3 February 2022

Rosh Chodesh
Torah Study In Person and on Zoom

Rabbi Debbie welcomes everyone who would like to learn at this monthly group.
Throughout 5782 (2021-22) our monthly Rosh Chodesh (New Moon) group is deepening their knowledge and engagement with Jewish rituals, ancient and new, sometimes a bit of both!

To register to stay updated on our monthly meetings please do so via our Together Groups page, click here. You can join us in person or on Zoom, though there will usually be an interactive element in the second half that will be enhance by being present if you are able. Zoom details will be in the Our Week Ahead email or email atj@ehrs.uk

Thursday 3 February
Adar – Wrapping ourselves in Tallit. Early medieval paintings from Italy show women wearing Tallitot, and it is easy to read the Torah command as applying to everyone, so how and why did tallit become a thing men do? We will explore the history and halachah, before having an opportunity to learn to tie tzit tzit (tassles) either as a keyring, or on a shawl/pashminah. If you have a shawl or pashmina you would like to transform into a tallit, please feel free to bring it along or have it ready at home. If you are at home you will need thin woollen threads to tie the tzittzit (tassles). Traditionally wool wouldn’t be mixed with cotton so if your shawl isn’t woollen you might prefer to use cotton or polyester threads, but this is a personal choice. All are welcome to join us regardless of age or experience with tallitot! You can also come if you want to learn about tallitot but not make one.

Future dates: 3 March