Pride Va'ad - Tuesdays

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 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 12 bi-monthly 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 themself. Facilitator: Emma Stout (she/they) Emma is thrilled to be facilitating a Pride Va’ad this fall. Emma is active in the vibrant local Jewish community, recently joining the board at Shir Tikvah and supporting with and leading Jewish rituals in several communities including Shir Tikvah, Zuta, and The World To Come. One of Emma’s deepest joys is bringing people together and she is passionate about making sure that everyone feels like they have a seat at the table. In 2018, they co-founded Ilu Finu, a monthly Jewish song circle that nourishes hearts through communal singing. Emma is a square dance caller, an amateur bird-watcher, and a watercolor painter when she finds the time. In their professional life, Emma works as a senior software engineer at Target. Join Emma for Tuesday sessions from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm for the following dates: 11/12; 11/19; 12/3; 12/17; 1/7; 1/21; 2/4; 2/18; 3/4; 3/18; 4/1; and 4/15.

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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