Riding The Wave

March 2020- Adar / Nissan 5780

Open Your Heart, Quiet Your Mind, Renew Your Spirit

Happy Purim!

Riding the Wave

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Dear Friends,

It’s been nearly three weeks since we returned from our Jewban adventure and I'm still riding the wave of the transformational experience. I’ve been asked over and over again why the Jews of Cuba don’t just leave. The answer is complicated and has to do with their love for their island and their community. They build living Judaism as though it is their life vest to generational purpose and meaning. Witnessing that commitment and dedication inspires and gives me hope that even in these dark times, we shall overcome the forces which would destroy us and subjugate our freedoms. As Purim nears, the month of Adar reminds us that there have always been those who seek to undermine and hurt our people. The Jews of Cuba are a living example that courage and strength will unite us to form a bond which cannot be broken. I am just beginning to form another Humanitarian Mission to Cuba to happen during Purim about a year from now. If you wish to travel with me to experience Cuba first hand and lend your energies to helping this faithful community, please be in touch!

I’m also riding the wave of great excitement as I announce my extended Artist-in- Residency at Temple Rodef Torah in Marlborough NJ. TRT is a vibrant and creative center for Jewish music and cutting edge worship and I’m thrilled and honored to be joining the TRT Staff and family. Watch my events section for dates and appearances.

Every day there are opportunities for us to bring healing and solace through good deeds, kindness, music and prayer. May we all find our particular way to influence and change the world, one person and one meaningful relationship at a time. May the joy we feel at this season help us 'ride the wave' to our own personal freedom and redemption, which is nearing as we approach the Passover season!

Namaste,

Reb Lisa

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Lifting the Mask by Lisa Levine

Covering up my pain

is really my way

of keeping others

at arms length

where

the safety of my joy

cannot be touched.

My hurts and traumas

are tucked away

in my compartment of tragedy

where no-one can see them

Once so eager

To do anything necessary

to be loved

to succeed

now wary and warning

of the true feelings

I hide

under my mask of smiles

encouraging and kind

I use my mask because

I don’t want you to see my hurts

they are ugly

I know and feel

what you are hiding too

everyone has their compartments

I see you -

your eyes expose

what your mouth keeps hidden

lift the mask

smile with your heart

soften your gaze

give us both a way

to know truth.

to know honesty.

to be real.

Then the pain will dissolve

replaced

by trust and love.

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Upcoming Events

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Wednesday, March 4th 8:00 - 10 a.m.

Yoga Kabbalah and Music & Chaplaincy

Jewish Theological Seminary

NY, NY

Friday March 6th 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat Service

Seaside Jewish Community

Epworth United Methodist Church

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Friday, March 13th 7:30 p.m.

Purim Service and Shpiel

Riderwood Jewish Community Chapel

Silver Spring, MD

Saturday March 14th, 10:00 a.m.

Shabbat Morning Services

Temple B'nai Israel

Easton MD

Saturday March 21st 10:00 a.m.

Shabbat Morning Services

Seaside Jewish Community

Epworth United Methodist Church

Rehoboth Beach, DE

Friday March 27th 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat Evening Service

Riderwood Jewish Community Chapel

Silver Spring, MD

Sunday April 12th 3:00 p.m.

Passover of Freedom Concert

Riderwood Jewish Community

Silver Spring MD

Sunday May 3rd 7:00 p.m.

Bridge To Peace: A Celebration of Israel

Temple Beth Yam

Hilton Head, SC

Sunday June 28th 11:00 a.m.

Jospel Worship

Unity Center of Dallas

Grapevine, TX

Lisa is currently booking for 2021-2022 . Click on the press kit below to see all the many options for programming!

Contact Lisa at her website www.cantorlisalevine.com

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More Memories of Seaside Cuba Mission 2020

Lisa with Adela Dworin, President of the Patronato!

We Remember Holocaust

Memorial Service

The Patronato Community

Center & Beit Shalom

The Pharmacia where our donations provide critical medicines for the community

Leading Shabbat Services with the Young Adults of the community

Visit to Beit YaAkov Orthodox Shul in Old Havana Upstairs Museum

Classic Cars are prevalent in Cuba!

Beautiful Architecture pervades Cuba and grand squares abound!

We Remember! Photo of the entire Patronato Community with Seaside Jewish Community Humanitarian Mission!

Memories will last a lifetime~ Am Yisrael Viva Cuba!

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