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​My work with Mark and Renée sent me to a powerful breakthrough in my storytelling abilities. In just one session I was able to take the leap from merely telling a story in words...to letting the story live inside me and pour out effortlessly, joyously, and easily. I am so grateful.                                                                      Rabbi Shefa Gold


These were two of the most meaningful services
​I have ever attended. 
Rabbi Mark really gave us ... a reaffirmation of who we are as Jews. 
The communal love that flowed was palpable and inspiring. 
                                       This will live in my heart for a very long time.

                                                          Deb Moldovan, Beth Israel Congregation, Plattsburgh, NY


Below are a few examples of brochures that sponsoring synagogues have created for our weekends

Dresher, PA
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Cheswick, PA
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Omaha, NE
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Albany, NY
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Sample Scholar in Residence Weekend

Friday night
         •Mark can serve as rabbi and or/hazzan, if requested, leading a "renewal style" service.         
         •Mark and Renée present a D’var Torah in story and song during services.  
         •Some congregations offer a family or tot Shabbat on Friday evening,  in addition to the regular service. 
         •Some congregations choose Friday evening after services as the time 

                 to offer workshops or a Shabbos-dik performance.

Shabbat Morning
         •Mark can serve as Rabbi and or/Hazzan, if requested, leading a "renewal style" service.
         •Mark and Renée present a  D’var Torah in story and song during services.                                                                            
         • Following  a congregational lunch or oneg, Mark and Renée can offer workshops 

Saturday Evening
         •Performance for adults (can be preceded by Havdalah):  Honey from the Rock or Klezmer Tales 
          These performances can be offered for your congregation alone, as a community  event, as an interfaith event,
           as a fund raiser, or as a special  performance to honor of a member of the congregation 

          • A session of Israeli folk dancing can be included after either of the performances.

Sunday Morning
        • Religious school or community performance of
          Too Much Fun : Stories and Songs From The Jewish Tradition 

          (can be geared towards  Hanukkah, Purim, Shabbat, etc)
        • Workshop(s) for adults or families

**Please note that the above represent some typical offerings and timing for the weekend.  We will work with you to design the weekend that best serves your congregation.**