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EVENTS

Schedule of Poetry and Readings
from Sacred Literature

 

           

3rd Sunday of each month, 9:00 – 10: 30 PM

This fall and the winter of 2006, our focus is on sacred poetry from the ancient world. All poetry programs  are the third Sunday of each month from September through May, and are held from 9:00-10:30 PM at the Genesis Center for Interfaith Studies. Light refreshments are served.

Contributions of $10.00 are requested to help support these programs.  

 

Join us through 2006 as we explore the sacred writings and poetry of the ancient world.  

In the Winter (Jan., Feb., Mar.), 2006 - the Theogony of Hesiod

In the Fall (Oct., Nov., Dec.), 2005 - the poetry of Ovid and the Myths of Perseus

Genesis Society
Tree of Life Yoga and Wellness Center
102-19 Metropolitan Avenue
Forest Hills NY
Contact R' Rene David Alkalay: 718-544-5997

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                                  Monthly Gathering of Poets for Poets

Join us the first Wednesday of each month for an opportunity to read your poetry and have the feedback of fellow poets. This is a very supportive group and the feedback is an invaluable source for refining your poetry writing skills.

There is no charge for participation, but donation are always welcome to help us make these programs available.            

Genesis Society
Tree of Life Yoga and Wellness Center

102-19 Metropolitan Avenue
Forest Hills NY
Contact R' Rene David Alkalay: 718-544-5997
 
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Open Call for Performers in Forest Hills


Share the gift!

 

Tree of Life Center is currently looking for undiscovered talent: bands, musicians, performers, & poets/songwriters to perform at our monthly events in our studio Looking for all genres of performers, i.e. folk, jazz, rock, pop, r&b, & country & western, to fill our room.  Compensation according to draw.


Tree of Life is a not-for-profit organization whose mission statement includes presenting New York performers, individuals or groups, thereby providing a venue in which artists and community may meet. 


Genesis Society
Tree of Life Yoga and Wellness Center
102-19 Metropolitan Avenue
Forest HillsQueens
Contact R' Rene David Alkalay: 718-544-5997 

 


Kabbalat Shabbat

Join us each Friday evening for the welcoming of the Sabbath Queen.

  • Lighting of candles
  • Blessing the wine and bread
  • Blessing the Children
  • Discussion of the weekly Torah portion
  • Singing Sabbath songs
  • Sharing a communal meal
  • Blessings after the meal

    Members of the Genesis Center for East West Studies may participate for free
    A contribution is requested from all others 
    The meal is a pot-luck. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share that can accommodate a few people. The food must be vegetarian, preferably vegan. If dairy is used, it must be either raw and free of animal renet, or kosher. Organic is always welcome as a first choice of foods. You may check with Rachelle regarding food choices to bring so that we do not have too much duplication.

Jewish festivals are lunar calendar based, so please refer to our weekly mailings for the correct time to come, or call Rachelle at 718-544-5997. RSVP is recommended.

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Escorting the Sabbath Queen

last Saturday of every month

A Message of Peace to the World

  • Lighting of candles
  • Blessing the wine 
  • Singing Sabbath songs
  • Sharing a communal meal
  • Blessings after the meal

The meal is a pot-luck. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share that can accommodate a few people. The food must be vegetarian, preferably vegan. If dairy is used, it must be either raw and free of animal renet, or kosher. Organic is always welcome as a first choice of foods. You may check with Rachelle regarding food choices to bring so that we do not have too much duplication.

Jewish festivals are lunar calendar based, so please refer to our weekly mailings for the correct time to come, or call Rachelle at 718-544-5997. RSVP is recommended.



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RETREATS


Upcoming Retreats at Crystal Springs 2005

Look for our workshop retreat schedule for 2005

 


 

WORKSHOPS

 

Ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

KARATE DO SHOTOKAN

with Sensei Tosado

For Ages 7-11

 

This Open Class program incorporates physical conditioning, self-defense, 

art form, philosophy, and sports using classic Karate Do training.

 

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Tantra Workshop

We will come together to explore the relationship between sexuality and spirituality,
sexual and self-empowerment, sex and self-healing. 
 

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April 14-April 16, 2006