http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/ en-us Copyright 2004-2010 Refresh Web Development LLC http://www.HeliosCalendar.com http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=rss Upcoming Event Information From The GayGevalt.com Calendar http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2950 'A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious?' is a unique program designed to engage 'beginners' - Jewish or not - in learning more about Judaism. It has attracted more than 50,000 participants across North America during the past ten years, welcoming all who are curious about the Jewish tradition: unaffiliated Jews, interfaith couples, and interested non-Jews. Three-session classes, given free of charge, are being offered from February 14th through April in 15 Reform congregations throughout the Chicagoland area and Northwest Indiana. For those who would like to explore or re-explore the foundations of Jewish tradition or for those who may be searching for an entre into Jewish life, the course covers the Jewish perspective on spirituality, values and community. Comfortable surroundings and an informal atmosphere encourage free and lively discussion of Reform Judaism's approach to living in our rapidly changing society. Using traditional and modern Jewish texts, experienced rabbis, cantors and educators discuss the ways that Judaism addresses issues in our personal and professional lives. The program is sponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism and the Central Conference of American Rabbis. http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2950 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2911 An 18-Hour Level II Course in Nonviolent Communication(sm) Speak with authenticity, honesty, empowerment, and choice!  Have you completed Brooklyn NVC’s Foundations I course OR 20-40 hours of NVC training? If so, join us for EMPOWERED COMMUNICATION, a Foundations II (Intermediate) training in NVC.    Do you want: ·  Greater fluency in using NVC everyday? ·  Ability to respond to the most challenging situations? ·  Ease in using colloquial NVC (“street giraffe”)? If so, in this course, you will learn to: ·  Enjoy greater ease and flow in empathy guessing ·  Practice “giraffe honesty” vs. “jackal honesty” (“screaming in giraffe”) ·  Hear the “Yes” behind the “No” (hearing and saying “no” with honesty, ease, and connection) ·  Draw on self-empathy (in response to both external & internal stimuli) ·  Make use of interruption & pacing skills in charged situations ·  Hear and express anger (matching your level of response to level of intensity) This class is for anyone who wants to: ·  Deepen the fluency and ease of their NVC practice ·  Take a “hands-on,” kinesthetic approach to learning NVC ·  Further self-awareness, connection, empowerment and choice!   SAVE THE DATES - REGISTER NOW When: (3) Sundays, Feb. 21st, Feb. 28th and March 7th, from noon to 6pm Where: Edgar Cayce Center, 241 West 30th Street (between 7th and 8th) Sliding scale fee: $375-$575 (with a median of $475) NOTE: Register by Jan. 21st and take $50 off the scale! (Plus  $28.50 materials fee if you don’t have a copy of Connecting across Differences) NOTE: This course is limited to 25 participants; a $50 nonrefundable registration fee holds your place. Full payment (or payment plan with post-dated checks) due by first day of class. Some scholarships and work exchanges available. Visit www.BrooklynNVC.org, contact info@BrooklynNVC.org or 718.797.9525 for details & to register. Your contributing at the mid-range or higher supports everyone participating in this program regardless of financial means, and supports peace-making in NYC. Your generous support is appreciated! Martin Epstein is a graduate of the North American NVC Leadership program and assisted in the 10 month BayNVC CNPP program.  Marty has taught NVC Foundations classes, facilitated empathy groups, brought NVC to an Investment Bank as well as run weekly trainings. Marty is currently in a Masters Program at Columbia University where he is studying Negotiation and Conflict Resolution and additionally teaches Sanskrit. PAUL MERRILL has been practicing NVC since 2002 and co-facilitating BNVC programs since 2005. He is a graduate of the NVC North America Program and has worked as an Assistant Trainer at the Speaking Peace retreat in Lithfield, CT, the NY NVC Intensive, and NVC trainings in Belgium and Poland. In addition to his NVC experience, Paul has completed training in Community Mediation and worked as a mediator with the NY State Family Court System. He is a graduate of the IM School of Healing Arts and has developed an NVC form of Mind Mapping. http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2911 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=406 One of our clergy (Rabbi Howard Ruben, Cantor Sarah Sager, Rabbi Arturo Kalfus, or Rabbi Joshua Caruso) will lead a music-filled Shabbat service. Afterwards, we'll have a festive oneg (reception). We hope you'll attend!Beechwood is right outside of Cleveland, OH. http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=406 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=1252 In 1988, three people decided to form a group to meet the needs of Jewish gays, lesbians, and bisexuals in the Pittsburgh area. Thus was Bet Tikvah ("House of Hope") created. By 1989, the group had grown and was regularly holding member-led services. Since 1994, the congregation has met for worship at Rodef Shalom, a prominent Pittsburgh synagogue. Although Rodef Shalom is a Reform congregation, Bet Tikvah is not affiliated with any particular branch of Judaism, our members come from a variety of religious backgrounds. In addition, services and events are open to and regularly attended by interfaith couples, those wishing to explore Judaism, and heterosexual Jews. Since its beginnings, Bet Tikvah events have addressed both the social and the spiritual needs of its growing community. Religious services are held on the first Friday of every month, with additional services for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover. Services continue to be led by members of the congregation, creating a warm, involved, and active atmosphere. Members of the congregation volunteer to lead services and prepare a drasha. (written instructions are available for how to lead services). We have created our own gender-neutral siddur, mahzur, and haggadah, which consist of traditional Hebrew prayers, English translations, poems, and meditations. An oneg follows each service. At the same time, the group socializes together and celebrates life cycle events (such as conversions and namings) as a congregation. A monthly newsletter provides information about recent and future events. Bet Tikvah now counts over 80 memberships, including families of all compositions. In addition to serving the needs of Jewish gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered individuals, Bet Tikvah welcomes all who wish to join in worship. Feel free to contact Bet Tikvah if you would like more information about our congregation or would like to receive our monthly newsletter. http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=1252 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=853 We invite you to attend a participatory, music-filled service led either by a lay person or by a member of our clergy (Cantor Sarah Sager, Rabbi Arturo Kalfus, or Rabbi Joshua Caruso). Service is followed by a festive oneg (reception). All are welcome! Chevrei Tikva is part of Fairmount Temple, a warm, inclusive synagogue in Beachwood, a suburb of Cleveland, OH. http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=853 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=460 Participatory Shabbat service, filled with music. A festive oneg (reception) follows.  We'd like to see you there!We are located in Beachwood, OH, a suburb of Cleveland. http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=460 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2707 Shabbat services are held every first Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome. http://gaygevalt.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2707 Fri, 02 Apr 2010