Summer Shabbat Series with Rabbi Emeritus Mark L. Shook

In a series of five Shabbat presentations during the month of July, Rabbi Shook will explore the dynamics of Jewish identity. Starting with the early history of identity through membership in family, clan, and tribal groups for sustenance and security, he will describe the times and events that transformed how we see our Jewish identity, from one of kinship to one of shared religious values. The series concludes with discussions of conversion to Judaism and what that will mean for the Jewish future.
July 3: Who's Your Daddy? Knowing Your Place in the Tribe
July 10: A Kingdom of Priests and a Holy Nation: Levys, Levis, Le'vines, Lavins, Katzs, Coheins, Cohens, Kahns, and Siegels
July 17: Moving from Tribe to Religion. Your Religious Identity is Not Automatic
July 24: To Be or Not to Be: How Far Under the Radar Can You Be?
July 31: Choosing to Be Jewish
For further details and to RSVP, check out our calendar at www.ti-stl.org/Events