Pride Va'ad - Sundays

Va'ad Description

A welcoming group led by and for members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking to integrate Jewish wisdom into everyday life. Together, we will study, practice and learn together about a variety of middot (soul traits) that help us bring forth the best in ourselves. This Pride Va'ad group will begin in November 2024 and is comprised of 10-14 participants and 1 trained facilitator, meeting regularly to learn together. The days in between the group sessions are intended for personal home practice, including journaling and meeting with a chevruta (study/practice partner). While we intend this experience to guide participants in increasing personal awareness and growth, a va'ad is an active learning community, not a support or therapy group. We uphold intentional group guidelines to provide a safe, joyful, compassionate space for each person to learn, grow, and express themselves. Facilitator: Lisa Hurtubise (she/her) Over the past seven years, Lisa's personal practice of and commitment to Mussar has deepened, inspiring her to weave women's and Queer voices into the tradition. Lisa is a retired Occupational Therapist and a seasoned activist. Coming out in 1976 in Columbus, Ohio, she was deeply involved in feminist activism and participated in the blossoming gay pride movement. As an activist, Lisa organized against police brutality, nuclear proliferation, and violence against women. Now, she finds profound fulfillment in facilitating Mussar groups. Based in Minneapolis for the past 26 years, she's raised four children and now enjoys being a grandmother to eight grandchildren. Join Lisa for Sunday sessions from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm for the following dates: 11/3; 11/17; 11/24; 12/8; 12/15; 1/12; 1/26; 2/9; 3/2; 3/16; 4/6; and 4/27.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy We understand that plans may change, and we aim to be as flexible as possible while ensuring fairness for everyone involved. Our cancellation policy is as follows: Prorated Refunds: You are entitled to a prorated refund for up to three group sessions if you choose to cancel your participation. The refund amount will be calculated based on the number of remaining sessions at the time of cancellation. No Refunds After Three Sessions: Please note that after attending three group sessions, no further refunds will be provided. We hope that you will continue to participate and make the most out of the remaining sessions. Respect for Others: We often have other individuals who are interested in joining the group. To respect their interest and ensure the group remains beneficial for all, we encourage you to consider your commitment to the group before deciding to cancel. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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