East Side Tribe:
East Side Tribe is a grassroots social and spiritual community fueled by Jewish values and rooted in East Nashville. For our full schedule, go to eastsidetribe.org.
- L'chaim Time! Happy Hour with East Side Tribe, Oct. 3: First drink is on us! This is a great way to get to know more East Side Tribe folks — whether you're a newcomer or a longtimer.
- Break-fast, Saturday, Oct. 12: Our annual potluck break-fast is our largest and most collaborative event of the year. This year, as we meditate on returning to our most creative self, we'll have a lineup of live music, crafts, and fun for all ages.
- Sabbat Dance: A Weekend of Jewish Mindfulness & Movement, Oct. 18-19: Featuring Lawrence Dreyfuss of Brooklyn and Lindsey Weiner of Nashville. Tickets are available to the full weekend or individual events:
-- Friday night: Mindfulness Kabbalat Shabbat & Potluck
We’ll gather for a short, music-filled prayer service full of intentionality, egalitarianism, spirituality, and love for our neighbors — and we will transition into Shabbat with intentional mindfulness practices as well.
-- Saturday morning: Experiential Shabbat Morning (Embodied Connection, Torah Study, and Guided Meditation)
This Shabbat morning experience will serve as a doorway to explore Jewish spirituality and embodiment through chanting, text, and guided meditation practices. We'll unpack centuries of Jewish attitudes towards the body and reveal how yoga philosophy can ignite a more embodied and connected Jewish practice. Lunch included.
-- Saturday night: Havdalah Ecstatic Dance
Through DJed music and facilitated guidance of free-form movement, this ecstatic dance serves as a container to experience the ritual of Havdalah, the sacred portal between Shabbat and the week, through the transformative power of dance. There is no choreography and no right way to move — just the freedom to dance however you feel in a warm, welcoming space.
- East Side Tribelings Sukkot Party, Sunday, Oct. 20: Fun for our littlest East Side Tribe members (and their parents)
Rutherford Havurah
Gather for Reflection and Community
The Jewish Murfreesboro Group invites you to a special afternoon of Tea and Tashlich on Sunday, October 6th at 2:00 PM. Let's come together to celebrate the beauty of nature and reflect on the past year.
When: Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at 2:00 PM Where: Overall Street Trailhead, Murfreesboro, TN
We'll enjoy delicious iced tea and lemonade, while you contribute your favorite desserts to share with friends and neighbors. As we gather by the water, we'll participate in the traditional Tashlich ceremony, symbolically casting away our sins for the new year.
Your presence is essential to the continued growth and vitality of our Jewish Murfreesboro community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please bring a dessert to share.
Celebrate Sukkot with the Jewish Murfreesboro Group
Experience the joy of harvest, harmony, and heritage at our Sukkot celebration on Sunday, October 20th at 1:00 PM. Gather with friends and neighbors in a private residence for an afternoon of camaraderie, reflection, and delicious food.
When: Sunday, October 20th, 2024 at 1:00 PM Where: Private Residence (Address provided upon RSVP)
Enjoy engaging conversation, delicious food, and the serene atmosphere of a sukkah. As we gather together, let's reflect on the blessings of the harvest season and strengthen our community bonds.
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To contribute to the potluck, please bring a vegetarian side dish or dessert to share. Let's showcase our culinary talents and create a delicious and diverse spread.