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 Novak 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
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 Dancing, which Mark plays and Renée teaches,
can be offered 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.**
•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 Dancing, which Mark plays and Renée teaches,
can be offered 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.**