The Sacred Feminine in Judaism
An In-Depth Exploration
What do we mean by the "Sacred Feminine?"
Who is the Divine Feminine in Judaism and who were her precursors before we became the Jewish people?
We have numerous references to the presence of the Goddess Asherah in the ancient Temple, yet most Jews today would roundly deny, and even be shocked at the notion of worshiping a female divinity. The Shekhinah as Divine Presence is central to Jewish mysticism, yet many if not most Jews are unfamiliar with the specifically female aspect of G’d.
In this series, in which we offer varying perspectives, we will explore the pre-Hebraic, pre-Judaic Goddesses of the Ancient Near East and how they embodied the Sacred Feminine; the Hebrew Goddesses and their presence in the Biblical text, and the Shekhinah in ancient and modern Jewish mysticism. The series will conclude with an experiential session exploring the presence and meaning of the Sacred Feminine in our own lives and psyches.
Session 1, October 1: Ancient Roots: Pre-Hebraic, Semitic, and Ancient Near Eastern Goddesses
Led by Kohenet Ruach D'vorah Grenn
Session 2, October 8: The Hebrew Goddess and the Sacred Feminine in Biblical Text
Led by Shoshana Fershtman
Session 3, October 15: The Mystical Feminine Experience
Led by Adrienne Momi
Session 4, October 29: Experiencing the Sacred Feminine - An Embodied Thealogy
Led by Kohenet Ruach D’vorah Grenn and Shoshana Fershtman