Apples, Pomegranates,
and Distant Skies.
From Rosh HaShana to Hanukkah,
from the Shtetls to the Caucasus
and the Silk Road.
How our ancestors celebrated the Autumn Holidays.
Virtual two-part Zoom series on September 8 & 10 at 3:00 PM ET
Virtual Tour Details
Autumn has always been a special time in Jewish life. As the sound of the shofar fills the air, communities around the world prepare to welcome the New Year, gather under the roof of the Sukkah, and celebrate the light of Hanukkah.
While the prayers and meanings remain shared, the colors, melodies, and flavors tell deeply personal local stories.
In this warm, two-part online journey, we will explore how autumn holidays were lived and loved — from the small homes of the Eastern European shtetl to the sun-drenched courtyards of Central Asia and the mountain villages of the Caucasus.
September 8 Part 1: Autumn in the Shtetl — Honey, Rain, and Golden Leaves
Step back into the world of Eastern European shtetls as the golden season arrives. We will follow the rhythm of Jewish life from the first days of Elul to the winter lights of Hanukkah, uncovering the intimate traditions of daily life.
September 10 Part 2: Across the Silk Road and the Mountains — Pomegranates, Silk, and Ancient Songs
Travel far to the East to discover the vibrant traditions of the Bukharan Jews of Central Asia and the Mountain Jews (Juhuro) of the Caucasus. Here, ancient customs blend with rich Eastern hospitality.
Join me for this rich, heartfelt journey through shared history, living memory, and the festive spirit of our ancestors.
While the prayers and meanings remain shared, the colors, melodies, and flavors tell deeply personal local stories.
In this warm, two-part online journey, we will explore how autumn holidays were lived and loved — from the small homes of the Eastern European shtetl to the sun-drenched courtyards of Central Asia and the mountain villages of the Caucasus.
September 8 Part 1: Autumn in the Shtetl — Honey, Rain, and Golden Leaves
Step back into the world of Eastern European shtetls as the golden season arrives. We will follow the rhythm of Jewish life from the first days of Elul to the winter lights of Hanukkah, uncovering the intimate traditions of daily life.
- The rush of preparations for Rosh Hashanah, local market days, and the sweetness of freshly harvested local honey and apples.
- The hushed atmosphere of Yom Kippur.
- Building Sukkah when it's cold and rainy, celebrating Simchat Torah in the mud-paved streets, and frying warm latkes to brighten early winter evenings.
September 10 Part 2: Across the Silk Road and the Mountains — Pomegranates, Silk, and Ancient Songs
Travel far to the East to discover the vibrant traditions of the Bukharan Jews of Central Asia and the Mountain Jews (Juhuro) of the Caucasus. Here, ancient customs blend with rich Eastern hospitality.
- Celebrating Rosh Hashanah around tables overflowing with sweet pomegranates, figs, and fragrant spiced rice dishes.
- Open-air Sukkot decorated with colorful Uzbek silks, handmade carpets, and hanging fruits under clear starry skies.
- Unique prayer melodies, holiday poems, and communal gatherings where neighbors celebrate together.
- Lighting olive oil lamps for Hanukkah in ancient mountain settlements and bustling Silk Road oasis towns.
Join me for this rich, heartfelt journey through shared history, living memory, and the festive spirit of our ancestors.
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When and WhereAugust 11 & 13 at 3:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM Jerusalem
on Zoom -
Other timezones8:00 PM London,
2:00 PM Chicago
12:00 California -
Cost and paymentEuro 35 per household
PayPal or Visa/Mastercard -
If I miss the event?You will receive the video recording the day after the lecture
Apples, Pomegranates,
and Distant Skies.
From Rosh HaShana to Hanukkah,
from the Shtetls to the Caucasus
and the Silk Road.
Virtual two-part series
The cost includes two Zoom sessions.
You will receive the Zoom link as soon as the payment is completed.
35
€