Because the speaker, Terri Diener, has laryngitis, this talk will be rescheduled to a later date. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Mr Hart will explain the Hebrew alphabet – 22 letters, all consonants, giving the pronunciation of each letter and the numerical value in the Jewish system called gematria. He will also cover the cursive versions of the letters, final forms, vowel points, and the use of the Hebrew alphabet in Yiddish. ** Please note the temporary change to the starting time. **

Ann Ford will introduce and update this documentary (Darshan, The Embrace – 2005) about Amma, one of India’s most celebrated Mahatmas (spiritual guides), also known as  “the hugging saint”.  The film follows Amma as she travels throughout India, from Jaipur to Calcutta, showing how she has changed the lives of thousands.