Rabbi Tracy Guren Klirs

Please join me at the Wildacres Retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains for the Interfaith Institute, July 31-Aug. 3 for a timely and impactful program: "HOPE IN TROUBLESOME TIMES: How can our sacred stories and faith traditions empower us to address the crises facing our world?" I'm honored to co-lead the discussions with Rev. Nancy Sehested and Prof. Hadia Mubarak. Go to wildacres.org, scroll down until you get to Upcoming Retreats and click on Wildacres Interfaith Institute. Registration fee is all inclusive: all programs, 3 nights, 8 kosher meals.

Charlotte area friends - my next in-person program, A VIRTUAL TOUR OF ISRAEL, is next Wed. at Windsor Run. All our welcome!

Very excited about my upcoming program with the Jewish Council of Lake Norman: Mamaloshen! All about the impact of Yiddish on American culture.
This Sunday, April 30, 2pm at Temple Kol Tikvah. Davidson. Zoom option available. You must RSVP in order to get the Zoom link.
Click the link for details.

Mamaloshen - Discussion on Yiddish Culture and Music | Jewish Council Join us as we explore the impact of Yiddish and Klezmer culture on American culture and vice-versa, including fun film clips and rare recordings.

Friends, I'm leading two Chanukah workshops next week - 7pm Tues. Dec. 20 at MATTHEWS GLEN and 3pm Wed. Dec. 21 at ALDERSGATE. Come learn the "uncensored" story of Chanukah, join in candle lighting, a dreidel game, chocolate gelt and more! Both are free events. Let me know if you're interested in coming!

Friends, if you live in the northern part of Charlotte or in or near the Lake Norman area, this is for you: this month I'll be conducting two programs at THE PINES AT DAVIDSON (400 Avinger Lane, Davidson, NC 28036): Mon. Aug. 15th on The Basic Beliefs of Judaism and Mon. Aug. 29th on The High Holy Days. Both programs begin at 10:30am and last about an hour. They are free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

Shalom, friends. It's been awhile since I posted, but I'm very excited to announce that I've returned to doing IN-PERSON PROGRAMS. I've got one coming up next Wed. July 27 at Windsor Run in Matthews. Free and open to the public - you're welcome to join me!

Come Join Rabbi Tracy Klirs for a Fun and Informative
PURIM CELEBRATION, Friday, February 26,* at 11am
Free and Open to the Public (Virtual, of course)
*(the actual day of Purim)

To Register: Send an email to [email protected] and you’ll be sent an invitation with the Zoom link.

Everyone is invited to come celebrate the raucous Jewish holiday of Purim, in which we recount the story of Queen Esther, who unmasked an evil villain planning the destruction of her people. Learn all about the history and customs of this holiday, and hear a condensed version of the Megillah, or Book of Esther. Participants are encouraged to wear a costume or mask, boo loudly when they hear the villain Haman’s name, and join Rabbi Klirs in singing some fun Purim songs. You’re guaranteed to not only learn something new, but have fun in the process!