A fun, festive hour of Chanukah and Jewish music favourites, performed by Sulam (Elana Brief, Laura Duhan-Kaplan, Martin Gotfrit, Charles Kaplan, David Kauffman, Joe Markovitch, Wendy Rubin).

Learn about the history, symbolism, and art of the menorah. With a focus on its special Hanukah variation --- the hanukiyyah. Presented to the Burnaby Jewish Study group by Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan.

Text study inspires historical imagination and sparks insight -- particularly helpful in times of great social change. Change often evokes the archetype of the apocalypse. An end to history as we know it! The founding of a new order! Our biblical prophets use many metaphors for this apocalypse: coronation of justice, transformation of animal natures, …

An introduction to sacred scripture and oral narrative in four traditions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Indigenous Traditions. For each tradition, we will read selected primary and secondary sources in order to consider the content of these sacred teachings, their history and development, techniques of transmission, interpretive practices, and cultural significance. Together, we will develop a …

Join Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan and Anais West (Pi Theatre's Associate Artistic Producer) for a Pi Theatre talkback after the film The Events. The Events is a moving play about a faith-shattering act of violence. This gutsy work sets the pain of a mass-shooting survivor against the stolid, consoling presence of a community choir. While The Events struggles with violence, …

This course encourages students to identify issues in multi-cultural communication, become aware of personal barriers, and develop skills for working with them. Students will be introduced to (1) critical concepts about the politics of identity and cultural complexes; (2) philosophical discussion of inner stances towards welcoming the other; and (3) practical techniques for listening and …

A day of fun, friendship, learning, and creativity, with guest teacher Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan and artist Helen McCrindle.

Crafting worship for Lent? You will not want to miss this evening of exploration of the Lenten lectionary Hebrew Bible texts. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, practice and small group work led by Rabbi Dr. Laura Duhan Kaplan, we will explore strategies for using these texts, and we will investigate them from the early …

Take a break from the hectic pace of modern life. The Bethlehem Centre is offering a peaceful full weekend of multi-faith chanting workshops to nurture and pamper your soul! Reduce stress, clarify your intention, and connect with the divine in the tranquil, serene mountain and lakeside setting in the woodlands of Nanaimo’s Bethlehem Centre. Explore …