Recap and what's to come!

Hey there fellow F.L.Y. Cafe frequenters!

Over the last few weeks, we have had some amazing interactive lessons covering the creation of the universe and humankind, through the disruption of paradise, Noah's amazing rescue during the flood, and the promises and covenant made to Abraham and Sarah to be the father and mother of many nations, beginning with the Israelites.

During these studies, our students have engaged in some pretty cool lessons and intense discussion about their faith, making sense of the Bible and relating it to their own lives. We have worked hard to create a space that is accepting, and that is filled with enthusiasm for God's Word. We wish to convey an atmosphere of curiosity about ones faith, encouraging our students to look deeply at their faith in order to better understand why they believe what they believe and what it means for them personally, as well as what it means on a global scale.

Our students have been working hard on individual projects, which will culminate in one large group gallery exhibition to be displayed for the F.L.Y. Cafe's first open house on Sunday, December 1st. The entire congregation is invited following the 8:15 AM worship service, as well as after the 10:45 worship service.

This week, we will be studying the Exodus, the Israelites' escape from Egypt. This story begins with finding out exactly what became of Abraham and his decedents, the enslavement of a people, an unlikely but nonetheless chosen hero, and an ordained escape to freedom. It is an epic tale, one full of intrigue and action, which concludes with the establishment of the Jewish tradition of Passover.

In order to prepare for this week's lesson, and as a way to review, I have included a virtual Seder plate (Seder is the traditional feast celebrated by the Jewish community during Passover, to commemorate and zakhor, or "remember/re-live" events from their history) and a video depicting a shortened virtual Seder. Please take time to explore these important pieces of our faith's history and "zakhor" with us.

 Interactive Seder Plate | Reform Judaism