Classics of Mussar: Pirkei Avot

Join Kavana partner Bruce Kochis and Rabbi Jay LeVine for stimulating chavruta (paired learning) and conversation around one of Judaism's oldest guides to life, the 2nd-century collection of pithy rabbinic sayings known as Pirkei Avot. These teachings are evergreen and always worth studying, but a tradition developed to immerse ourselves in these ancient words in particular during the season of counting the omer (the forty-nine days between Passover and Shavuot). This series will run for 6 weeks between Passover and Shavuot. More about Pirkei Avot.

Where: Partner Residence in Mt. Baker Neighborhood

When: Tuesday evenings

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Spring dates coming soon!

Rabbi Jay LeVine

Rabbi Jay Asher LeVine is a life-long learner and seeker of wisdom and beauty. He is married to Rabbi Laura Rumpf and together they have two children, Ami and Nava. He was ordained through Hebrew Union College in 2016, and worked at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, CA until 2022. His passions include mussar (Jewish virtue ethics), writing, meditation and chanting, and he is a trained Jewish Studio Project Facilitator, using an art methodology promoting healing and belonging.