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The King, Demons, and Magical Rituals: The High Holidays in the Imagination of the Zohar

  • Lehrhaus 425 Washington Street Somerville, MA 02143 USA (map)

Confronting your inner demons this new year? Learn how the mystics imagined the role of demons, magical rituals, and tradition in the arc of the High Holiday season. Join us as we look at the Zohar's texts on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. No prior experience with Kabbalah, Zohar, or demon slaying necessary- all are welcome!

Taught by Geo Poor

Geo Poor is a doctoral student at the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, where he is focusing on Kabbalah. He is the Director of Operations and Finance at the Vilna Shul in Boston. In his spare time, he creates daily memes about Talmud and Kabbalah (IG: jewishyomemes), plays music, and hangs out with his pet bunnies, Tazy and Drogy.

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