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Chant Sheet

It’s So Hot!

"A river flows from Eden to water the garden" (Genesis 2:10) invokes the river of divine plenty that flows eternally from Source, from the depths of divinity into the garden of reality. This Shabbat, we will water our inner gardens with praise for the life-sustaining liquid we long for. Join us to cool off with water-related chants during the Chanting Kabbalat Shabbat, 7:30 this Friday evening. Sofie Shefia Stephanie Cohen and Judy Brown will be leading the flow of chants invoking rain, rivers, and cooling mist.

Our cool rooms will connect via Zoom again this month, while we look forward to sharing a hybrid space soon where we can hear all chanters blending our voices in harmonies and rounds. In the meantime, bring your AC, ice water, spray bottles and voices to ride the waves .

And there’s another opportunity to cool, on the river and even in the river, as a part of the Journey to Elul Green River Canoe Trip in Southern Utah with Rabbis Eli Herb and Shefa Gold, August 22-29. Imagine our chants echoing through the magnificent Canyonlands as we paddle our way down the Green River to the confluence with the Colorado. Imagine living a blessed weeklong break from the news, sheltered by the wilderness. While the full moon of Av wanes, we will welcome Elul, as we wash away this last year and purify our hearts with rituals, simple living, and good company. There are just a few spots left. For more information and to register, contact Rabbi Eli at elisha.herb@gmail.com. Judy can also share information after our Chanting Shabbat this week, as this will be her fourth time on this chanting pilgrimage.

Stay cool, and join us Friday to dive into the river of chant.