TEMPLE B'NAI ISRAEL PRESENTS A WEEKEND WITH ELIANA LIGHT
Friday, October 20th - Sunday, October 22nd
Eliana is working towards a world of One-ness, guided and inspired by Jewish heritage. She focuses on translating liturgy, prayer practice, and g?d-concepts in ways that are deep and accessible for all people at any age. Eliana’s music, gatherings, and teaching reflect a spirit of playfulness, embodied wisdom, empathy, and joy.
Eliana grew up in a caring Jewish home in Memphis TN. Her parents, a Rabbi and a Jewish educator with a beautiful voice, instilled in her a love for Jewish ritual, culture, and sacred song. She seeks to share this love with others, believing that all Jews deserve meaningful Jewish experiences, whether in synagogues, on the fringes, or online.
In 2016, Eliana graduated from the Davidson School at the Jewish Theological Seminary with a Masters in Jewish Experiential Education. Her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Brandeis University honed her skills in observing and empathy that are crucial to her work. She now lives in Durham North Carolina, holding sacred space & song as artist-in-residence at Beth El and with synagogues across the country. She is also the Founder and Head T’fillahsopher of the Light Lab, and co-hosts the Light Lab Podcast.
Schedule Of Events:
Friday, October 20th at 6:00 PM - Special Shabbatizers with Eliana Light
Join us for a Shabbatizers prior to our 7:00 PM service. During the service, we will have a special T'filah led by Eliana Light and Rabbi Lobel. Donation of $10.00 requested.
Saturday, October 21st at 10:30 AM - Wrestling with God's Names Featuring Presenter Eliana Light
The Holy One. The Source. The Force. The Great Dude in the Sky. What we call God has tremendous power. What are these names, and what happens if we encounter one in sacred text or liturgy that we don’t agree with? Together, we’ll explore a text that wrestles with this question, a few dozen God “nicknames,” and discuss what God means, and could mean, to each of us. Lunch will be provided. Tickets are $7.00 per person.
Saturday, October 21st at 6:30 PM - A Concert Under the Stars with Eliana Light
Join us for an outdoor concert in our beautiful TBI Courtyard. Eliana writes songs that engage in Jewish content for the head, heart, and spirit. Her concerts invite the audience to be full participants, not just through singing, but through engaging with deep ideas, sacred text, and self-exploration. Tickets are $18.00 per person and include hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets.
Sunday, October 22nd at 11:30 AM - A Blessing of the Animals with Eliana Light
This event is sponsored by Temple B'nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom, and JLearning. Bring all of your pets to be blessed by Eliana Light. Vendor spaces and sponsorships are available. Please contact Jackie Klein at jlearningclearwater@gmail.com for more information.