Tea and Psalms: Jewish Herbal Teas

Description

Herbal tea is extremely important to Jews, as it is to many peoples around the world. Herbal teas are enjoyed from childhood and throughout life as an accessible form of healthcare and nutrition. Many Jews have paired the practice of preparing tea with the reciting of Psalms in a beautiful custom for staying in balance spiritually and physically. In this 75-minute class, we will learn about traditional Jewish herbal teas from across the diaspora, from herbal teas drunk to support digestion to those taken as amulets for spiritual protection. We will also explore Jewish rituals, remedies, teachings and customs relating to tea. Access to a pre-recorded class will be available within 72 hours of the live class. Registration Options: Subsidized rate: this rate is intended for working class and poor people who otherwise would not be able to access this class Solidarity rate: this rate more accurately reflects the value of the class and helps us sustain our birthkeeping work and research