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Dasee Berkowitz
Telephone: 212-222-0472
Dasee Berkowitz is an educational consultant and founder of JLife Consulting, a service working with organizations and individuals in Jewish lifecycle education. With an MA in Jewish education from Hebrew University, Dasee has 15 years of experience in informal education. She has worked with JCCA, Hazon, Makom and Jewish Milestones. She also teaches classes for interfaith families at the JCC in Manhattan and Ansche Chesed. Dasee is a proud member of the Limmud NY board and programming team.
Wedding on the Way?
…or on your Mind?
- Friday 11:45AM–1:00PM Empire Room 3
Text and Thought
If a Jewish wedding is in your (near) future or you are just interested in learning more, this is the perfect place to start. Learn about the traditions of the Jewish wedding ceremony and innovations that have been developed over time. Discover what is really required by Jewish tradition as opposed to all those things family and friends say you MUST do!
Shabbat Candle Lighting
- Friday 3:50PM–4:35PM Collonades Hallway
Welcome Shabbat with warmth and light! Lighting candles is a tangible and spiritual way to mark the work week’s end and Shabbat’s start. Not sure how? We'll show you! For the first 20 minutes, Dasee Berkowitz will lead a brief program, with Adam Berman on guitar, teaching about candle lighting and setting the mood to usher in Shabbat. Women and men welcome; drop in and join us. Candle lighting time is 4:35 PM. Candles may NOT be lit anywhere other than at this session for fire safety reasons.
Baby on the Way?
…or on your Mind?
- Sunday 2:55PM–4:10PM Congressional Room 1
Text and Thought
Learn about the history and structure of Jewish welcome rituals for newborns, Brit Milah and Simchat Bat. Understand how the process of ritual innovation has enabled these rituals to reflect wisdom from the generations and include values that respond to modern-day sensibilities. Perfect for folks planning a Brit Milah or Simchat Bat ceremony, or for those who just want to learn more.
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