Scholar in Residence Dovid Taub

Dovid Taub is an artist, puppeteer and educator dedicated to exploring Jewish thought through creativity and imagination. His work includes the award-winning “Itche Kadoozy Show” and the "Parshah Rabbit Hole" YouTube series.  Currently he is exploring the Jewish Multiverse in his bi-weekly podcast “Parallel Judaism”. Check out his work below!

Join us for a warm and welcoming Community Shabbat Dinner with Scholar in residence, Dovid Taub! Gather with neighbors, friends, and family for a meaningful evening of good food, inspiring conversation, and celebration of Jewish unity. Whether you're new to the area or a longtime local, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others and experience the joy of Shabbat. Don’t miss out on this special night of togetherness and tradition!

February 14, 2025
Friday Night: Candle lighting at 6:00 PM followed by Shabbat Services
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Jewish Creativity and the Bootstrap Paradox: 8:00 PM
Cost - $36 adults, $18 Children

Jewish Creativity and the Bootstrap Paradox- Jewish artist and educator, Dovid Taub, asks the question “does Judaism value creativity for its own sake?  And what does time travel have to do with it?

February 15, 2024
Jewish Mysticism: 9:15 AM
Services: 10:00 AM
Kiddush and Talk*: 12:30 PM
Cost: No Charge

*Zombie Marriage- The Talmud tells us that the Jewish people’s souls left their bodies when they heard the first of the Ten Commandments, but were miraculously revived.  But then what was the status of their marriages?  

Saturday Night

Join us after Shabbat for Cafe Chabad with Dovid Taub! Torah Rabbit Hole: Ancient Animatronics- Is it possible to find precursors to Disneyland style animatronic technology in classic Jewish texts?  This question is just the beginning of a twisty, turny, mysterious and interactive rabbit hole that leads to far-flung corners of the Torah you never even realize were there. Click here to register!

Sliding Scale Pricing:

We believe everyone deserves a unifying Shabbat experience, so we're offering a sliding scale price for the dinner. Choose what feels right for you:

• Option 1: Pay what you can.

• Option 2: Our suggested price of $36/adult & $18/child, helps to maintain quality and service.

• Option 3: $54 Cover all the costs (admin, food, etc) for the Shabbat Dinner.

• Option 4: $72 Spend the weekend with us + Dovid Taub! This covers Shabbat Dinner AND Cafe Chabad. 

• Option 5: $1,800 Or Custom (Event Sponsorship). 

Check out Dovid Taub’s work below:

The Itche Kadoozy Show: The Itche Kadoozy show is a puppet series about a Rabbi, his wacky neighbor, and a talking gefilte fish.

https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/230093/jewish/Rabbi-Itche-Kadoozy.htm

https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/1703905/jewish/The-Shul-Episode-1.htm

Stick Figure Vignettes: https://www.chabad.org/multimedia/video_cdo/aid/749660/jewish/The-Skyline-Man.htm

Parshah Rabbit Hole: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-9cXxDivSfC6siJ9X2nWT8C-Go5pYUDZ

Parallel Judaism Podcast https://www.creativejudaism.com/parallel-judaism