Thursday, December 5

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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Embodiment of Memory in Body, Soul and Nation

"זָכוֹר יְמֵי עוֹלָם, בִּינוּ שְׁנוֹת דֹּר וָדוֹר"

“Remember the days of old, comprehend the time of passing generations”

This lecture explores the fascinating concept of memory from two perspectives. Jewish thinking perceives the memory that we carry L’Dor V'Dor as a crucial part of our story, as people and nation. Both the “Hurban” (destruction) and the “Tkuma” (resurrection) are carried within our DNA. The way the memories of our life's experiences are embedded in our body are discussed in Chinese medical texts as information carried in the blood and woven within our tissues. 

We will discuss how both traditions view the body as a repository of memories and experiences, emphasizing the interplay between physical health and emotional well-being of man and nation. 

By examining the connections between our physical being and our lived experiences, we aim to uncover deeper insights into the nature of memory and healing. Join us as we bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding, highlighting the profound relationship between body, mind, and spirit.

About Rabbi Michal Ken Tor

Rabbi Michal Ken Tor, spiritual leader of the Megiddo region congregation, has spent over 20 years in the field of Jewish education and in the art of opening minds and creating connections with Judaism. Within informal education Michal has led youth groups, dialogue sessions on coexistence and society, counselled youth and young adults at various institutions, and created mother and daughter programs. Her experience in formal education includes teaching at scholastic institutions, lecturing in various colleges, training educators and more. A particular achievement that she is proud of is the Torah Studies Education Center in the Leo Baeck Institution, Haifa, where she implemented learning of Israeli culture fused with Judaism. Michal also developed various materials and programs on Jewish life cycle ceremonies, social justice, and streams of Judaism in contemporary society.

“The Judaism that I wish to teach is respectful, meaningful, creative and deep,” says Michal, “I believe it is important to not only to talk about Judaism, but to experience it, and through this to understand our identity, to criticize, evaluate and to embrace the spirit of Judaism – turning it into a force that can inspire and create life.”

About Yael Saslove Shani

Yael Saslove Shani is a Chinese medical practitioner specializing in gynecology and infertility, writer, lecturer and teaches gynecology and Chinese medical herbs for over 25 years.
She specialized in gynecology in Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and post graduate studies taught by Prof Yu Ning Wu. Worked in the Department of Complementary Medicine and the Gynecology Department at Tel Hashomer Hospital and the Fertility Research Institute at Ichilov Hospital. There she has treated a variety of complex cases in collaboration with physicians from different departments, gynecologists, trauma, psychiatry and more. She took part in the initiative and establishment of the Dao College of Integrative Medicine in Ramat Yohanan, where she coordinated herbal studies and Chinese gynecology and supervised the student clinic. In the past few years she has initiated the Pelvic journey (Pelvicademy), were she studied and researched the multidimensional aspects of the pelvis and added practical techniques that are integrated daily into her work.
Yael teaches post graduate gynecology courses and lectures extensively on Woman's health, infertility, Chinese herbs and the connection between hormonal balance, lifestyle, mind, body and spirit.

Maggid Haruach is a Progressive Jewish initiative located in the Megiddo Regional Council. Established in 2013 and led by Rabbi Michal Ken Tor, it serves over 10,000 individuals across several local kibbutzim and small communities.

The mission of Maggid Haruach is to share the traditions, knowledge, and wisdom of Progressive Judaism and integrate these values into the everyday lives of people in the Megiddo region.

Maggid Haruach provides a liberal, progressive, and accessible Jewish experience, reaching out to a largely secular population that is not accustomed to Jewish religious practice.