Girls and their moms — and/or other women in their lives — are invited to take part in Levanah, a monthly gathering organized jointly by Urban Adamah and Wilderness Torah. The second season of the popular program begins on Tuesday, Nov. 19, under the light of a nearly full moon.
The session will based on themes for the month of Kislev, which, according to the Kabbalah, is a time to pay attention to dreams. The workshop will include drumming and text study with Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, dreamcatcher making and a vegetarian potluck dinner. It runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Urban Adamah, 1050 Parker St. in Berkeley.
The goal, according to organizers, is to create a space for women and girls to learn from one another. Levanah means “moon” in Hebrew.
“Levanah gatherings are reclaiming an ancient aspect of Jewish life: Women coming together around the cycles of the moon,” said Lizzie Baron, Levanah’s co-facilitator. “It’s a powerful, intergenerational celebration that draws together mothers, daughters, elders and young women to share their unique skills and gifts.”
Levanah has a sliding scale for admission: mother-daughter pairs pay $10 to $20 in advance, $15 to $25 at the door. Adults are $8 to $18 in advance, $10 to $20 at the door. Girls must be 4 and older, and people are asked to bring their own plates, bowls and utensils. For information, visit www.urbanadamah.org/events/levanah-kislev or call (510) 649-1595.