Why Do We Say That? Prayer Primer With Clergy
Begins Friday, April 1–July 29, 2022, 5:00–5:30 pm (Some Fridays Excluded)
In Person (Pavilion) & Virtual

This program is open to Central members, Center for Exploring Judaism students, and our 20s and 30s community.
This series kicks off with an in-person introduction to prayer practice led by Rabbi Ari Lorge on Friday, April 1, from 5:00–5:30 pm in our Pavilion. After launch, the class will be both in-person and virtual each week, with the virtual option serving as a recap of the in-person class that occurred the week before. Central members, CEJ, and our 20s and 30s community should check their inbox for the Zoom link. Please note, we will not be meeting on certain Fridays. Please see the complete schedule below:
Prayer |
In-Person Session |
Virtual Session |
Leader |
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Introduction to Prayer Practice | Friday, April 1, 2022 | Friday, April 8, 2022 | Rabbi Angela Buchdahl |
Opening Psalms | Friday, April 8, 2022 | Friday, April 22 | Rabbi Ari Lorge |
Lecha Dodi | Friday, April 22, 2022 | Friday, April 29, 2022 | Rabbinical Student Andrew Mandel |
Barchu/Maariv Aravim | Friday, April 29, 2022 | Friday, May 6, 2022 | Rabbi Nicole Auerbach |
Ahavat Olam | Friday, May 6, 2022 | Friday, May 13, 2022 | Rabbi Mo Salth |
Shema | Friday, May 13, 2022 | Friday, May 20, 2022 | Rabbinical Student Andrew Mandel |
Hashkiveinu | Friday, May 20, 2022 | Friday, June 3, 2022 | Rabbi Nicole Auerbach |
Mi Chamocha | Friday, June 3, 2022 | Friday, June 10, 2022 | Rabbi Dan Ross |
Aleinu | Friday, June 10, 2022 | Friday, June 17, 2022 | Rabbi Sarah Berman |
Mishebeirach / Shehecheyanu | Friday, June 17, 2022 | Friday, June 24, 2022 | Rabbi Dan Ross |
Amidah | Friday, July 1, 2022 | Friday, July 8, 2022 | Rabbi Ari Lorge |
Kaddish | Friday, July 22, 2022 | Friday, July 29, 2022 | Rabbi Mo Salth |