LimmudFest New Orleans 2016

Nearly every day we hear news detailing frightening events. Can a Jewish poem provide us a vocabulary for a faith posture in the face of a personal crisis or a terrible event? Join us for a brief study of "Adon Olam." This little  poem does not merely end a prayer service. Discover a few little-known secrets concerning its author and a Sephardic alternative that may enhance your understanding of the "Adon Olam" as a new byword for daily life. An uplifting mantra of confidence and hope is hidden within its rhyme, and a new appreciation of this poem may come with discovery of its various uses that have developed over the centuries. Add your voice and perspective to our discussion.