Rabbi Olivier leads
services
and Torah classes, facilitates workshops around Holidays, and acts as a
Hebrew teacher for the community.
Olivier actively supports
the L'Dor Va-Dor family program by leading childrens' services,
and has created and leads the B'nai
Mitzvah Youth program. He is particularly interested in
facilitating Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremonies, meditation workshops, and in
exploring different ways to celebrate Shabbat and deeper approaches to
prayers.
Teachings
Introduction to Rabbi Olivier's 2008 Torah Commentary: The Akedah:
The
BInding of Isaac
Each year, at Rosh Hashanah,
we find ourselves confronted with the story of the Akedah, the story of Abraham's
binding of his beloved son, Isaac. Each year, we are tried, attempting
to make sense of its meaning, hoping to uncover a layer in the story we
had not previously contemplated which would finally explain it away for
us. We pray, in the midst of our discomfort, to awaken to yet another
purpose we believe the story may serve.
Click to read Rabbi Olivier's complete Torah Commentary (pdf).
Lifecycle Events
- Click for information regarding our Youth B'nai Mitzvah
Program.
Bet Alef offers B'nai Mitzvah Programs for both Adults and Youth (ages
11-14). These programs provide a unique opportunity to learn to read
Biblical Hebrew and to chant from the Torah.
- Rabbi Olivier is available for weddings
and memorial services for members and non-members.
To make an appointment,
please contact the office at 206-527-9399 or info@betalef.org.
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