Project Shoresh Learners’ Program for the High Holy Days

Rabbi Naftali Karp is organizing the Learners’ Program again, just in time for the holidays. He says that it has been a fantastic success for the past two years. Shorter than many typical High Holy Day programs, the Learners’ Program is intended to enable the participants to understand what the holidays are all about, reflect on the year gone by and look forward to the future. During some breaks in the service, program participants will engage in study sessions. Rabbi Karp, along with others, will lead interactive discussion groups. He says he is looking forward to the event and to the new beginning, “It is my fervent wish and prayer that all merit meaning, growth and peace as we head toward a new year.”

Staying together is more important than ever now. Karp says, “The world is in a very precarious state at the moment, and we all want to feel grounded and have some sense of security. This is the time!”

Come to ask questions about the holidays, get inspired, bond with other community members and grow as a Jew. Also, he says, you’ll enjoy some refreshments and educate your kids in the children’s program. If the latter interests you, be sure to reserve the spots ahead of time.

Due to popular demand, the organizers have added a 40-minute study session that will run on the eve of Yom Kippur.

Moshe Moskowitz shares, “I was nervous about joining the program, and I’m one of the rabbis! What an amazing experience. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the real meaning of the High Holy Days, and I highly recommend it.”

Join Karp on Sept. 25 and 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The program takes place at 450 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Sound interesting? RSVP, spaces are limited. Contact Karp directly at 401-632-3165 to make arrangements.

Don’t think you can make it? No worries; there are other programs you can attend. For instance, Partners in Torah Night, a lively, partner-based study group, is starting up again. Learn more about it here: projectshoresh.com/partners-in-torah-night.html.