This event has passed โ€” it was held on May 31, 2023.
Wednesday, May 31 ยท 7:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM EDT

LifeCycles Class Series with Rabbi Mark Wildes | MJE | Dinner & Wine Served

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Ages 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s+
Join Rabbi Mark Wildes for his three-week course on Life Cycles-Birth, Circumcision & Conversion, Dating & Marriage, and Death & Mourning

Join Rabbi Mark Wildes for his three week course on Life Cycles: Birth, Circumcision & Conversion, Dating & Marriage, and Death & Mourning

Learn the meaning and customs of Circumcision, Weddings, and death. Finally, be able to enjoy more than just the food at your nephew’s bris. Understand how we mourn and why we break a glass to celebrate a Jewish wedding.

What do Jewish people believe happens after death? Why does Jewish law forbid cremation?

Why do we mourn by sitting shivah?

May 31 | Birth, Circumcision & Conversion

June 7 | Dating & Marriage

June 14 | Death & Bereavement with Rabbi Mark Wildes and Jamie Koatz, Licensed Funeral Director at Riverdale Memorial Chapel

Each class includes a light dinner of pizza and wine!

Location

131 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024, United States View on Google Maps
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