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Sunday, January 19 • 11:30am - 12:40pm
Jews by Choice in Costa Rica

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While converts to Judaism are nothing new, they generally constitute a fraction of the larger community. What is the impact on a smaller community when a significant portion are Jews by Choice? In this session, Rabbi Feiguin will relate his experience directing two groups of converts at Congregation B’nei Israel in San José, Costa Rica. He will offer an overview of the Jewish community in Costa Rica and, through personal testimonials, explain how it shapes the stories of those who decide to become Jewish. Participants will leave this session with a broader appreciation for what it means to decide to be Jewish. This session will be offered twice, once in Spanish and once in English on Sunday.
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Dario Feiguin

Darío Feiguin is a multifaceted rabbi, educator, cantor, musician, and pastoral counselor. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he currently lives on Bainbridge Island, where he is the rabbi of Congregation Kol Shalom. Prior to his time in Washington, Darío held numerous posts in Argentina... Read More →

Sunday January 19, 2020 11:30am - 12:40pm PST
R211 / 48
  History/Community   Discussion   Lecture

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