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Description
Join us for an engaging discussion with Rabbi Nathan Kamesar who will present, A Jewish Teaching On God's Heartache. In this teaching we'll explore how a range of Jewish texts depict a vulnerable side to Divinity and how, paradoxically, this can allow each of us, no matter our tradition, to feel an open pathway of connection to the Sacred. The talk will be followed by moderated questions and then a delicious, family-style dinner prepared by FRIEDA cafe staff.
Rabbi Nathan S. Kamesar has served as the Rabbi of Society Hill Synagogue since 2014, first as Rabbinic Intern while in Rabbinical School, then as Associate Rabbi beginning in 2018, and as Senior Rabbi since 2020. Rabbi Kamesar was ordained by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in 2018. While in rabbinical school, Rabbi Kamesar was honored with the Tikkun Olam Award for service to the college community. He also earned an M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and was selected by his classmates to be the graduation speaker for that program. Before rabbinical school, Rabbi Kamesar was an attorney at the law firm, Skadden Arps. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2010. Prior to law school, Rabbi Kamesar served two years with AmeriCorps*VISTA in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. He is a proud Oregon Duck, having graduated from the University of Oregon in 2004 with a degree in Economics. Rabbi Kamesar and his wife, Caroline, both grew up in the Philadelphia area and reside in Society Hill with their daughters, Lila and Nina. He loves reading, basketball, music, and life.
Menu
Basket of multigrain bread
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Beet, arugula, roasted butternut squash, burrata
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Apricot & chickpea tagine w/ rice (vegan, GF)
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Warm apple tart w/ vanilla ice cream (for vegan or GF, substitute with fresh fruit salad)
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(This is a BYOB event)
Timeline:
Meet & Greet: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Talk: 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Dinner: served at 7:00pm
*Cancellation policy: We are unable to issue refunds. In the interest of building community, we ask that you donate your ticket to another person should you need to cancel. If you are not able to find someone to attend in your stead, let us know and we will donate your ticket on your behalf. Thank you for sharing FRIEDAcommunity’s mission and values.
Prices include 20% gratuity.
By reservation only.
Please sign up at least 2 days prior to the event.
Date & Time
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue Details
FRIEDA
320 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
