Fwd: Rabbi to discuss mind, brain and religion

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From: Rabbi James D. Cohn <rabbi.mailbox@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Subject: Rabbi to discuss mind, brain and religion
To: Temple <templeisraelwv@gmail.com>

For Immediate Release

 

 

 

Religion: Where Brain Meets Mind?

Instructor:  Rabbi James Cohn, M.A.

December 1 and 8, 7:00-8:30 pm

Temple Israel, 2312 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston WV 25311

 

Why did prophecy cease?  When did religious ruminating begin?  And can science help us find the answers?

 

These are questions that will be addressed in an interdisciplinary mini-course offered at Temple Israel in December.

 

"It's strange but true," said Rabbi Jim Cohn of Temple Israel.  "You won't find the word 'mind' in the Old Testament – at least not in Hebrew.  Despite  poor English translations, it's not there."  He added, "What you find a lot of, are prophecies."

 

People in the Hebrew Bible don't talk much about the contents of their minds, said Rabbi Cohn.  But everybody talks about the contents of their ears.

 

"Where did all those divine voices suddenly go?" said Rabbi Cohn. "What induced the switch from hearing to pondering?  And why did the switch happen so quickly?" asked the rabbi, noting the change in biblical vocabulary over a few short centuries.

 

Rabbi Cohn thinks that part of the answer to these questions might be found in the structure of the brain, and in how we understand that structure as a mind. In describing the possible appeal of the subject, he said, "The mind-brain question, and its various expressions in the Bible, should be something that will interest clergy, neurobiologists, psychologists, physicians, lawyers, accountants, painters, homemakers, widget manufacturers, and retired retail salespersons – in short, anyone who has ever thought a thought, and wondered how that little mystery takes place."

 

On two Wednesday nights, December 1 and December 8, from 7:00 to 8:30, in a program open to the public, Rabbi James Cohn will help us explore how our words shape our thoughts about God – and our thoughts about thinking.

 

The program will take place at Temple Israel, 2312 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston WV 25311.  It is open to the public and reservations are not required.

 

 

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Communication Workshop Nov 12-13
"Adventures in Honesty"

CARLA Meeting Nov 4, 9am - at St George

Thurs, Nov 4	St George Cathedral	Fr Olof Scott
Tues, Dec 7	Temple Israel	Rabbi Jim Cohn
Wed, Jan 5	B'Nai Jacob	Rabbi Victor Urecki

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Fwd: Paul Young Author of The Shack

Paul Young An Evening of Praise

Charleston Municipal Auditorium

6:30 - 8:30 Nov 11

 

We are sponsoring a FREE event for the public

We have about 10 churches behind our effort.  We are pulling together a combined choir of 400 to sind the opening HOW GRETA THOU ART under the direction of Ether Caffie Austin . It should be an awesome evening. Please help me by sending this to everyone you think would be interested.

Blessings

Deb

Call Deb Copeland 304 344 9388

or

debcopeland@gottude.net

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Communication Workshop Nov 12-13
"Adventures in Honesty"

Fwd: Help with Mountaineer Gas Bill

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From: Debbie Thomas <pastordhthomas@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Subject: Help with Mountaineer Gas Bill
To: sky@kpcc.com


It was good to talk with you again.  Thank you so much for any consideration of help to help us get our gas service restored.

The name/address of the church is as follows: 
The Nondenominational Fellowship Pentecostal Ministries
937 6th Street, Chas., WV  25302-1614

Our bill is $2,300.  The gas has been off since the summer and we desperately need help.    If there is anymore information that you need I can be reached at 304-610-5864.

Thank you very much!


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Pastor Debbie Thomas

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Communication Workshop Nov 12-13
"Adventures in Honesty"

CARLA Meeting Nov 4 9am - Carla News - Shack Author Paul Young Nov 11

Thurs, Nov 4	St George Cathedral	Fr Olof Scott
Tues, Dec 7	Temple Israel	Rabbi Jim Cohn
Wed, Jan 5	B'Nai Jacob	Rabbi Victor Urecki

Latest CARLA news


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Fwd: Paul Young Author of The Shack

Paul Young An Evening of Praise

Charleston Municipal Auditorium

6:30 - 8:30 Nov 11

 

We are sponsoring a FREE event for the public

We have about 10 churches behind our effort.  We are pulling together a combined choir of 400 to sind the opening HOW GRETA THOU ART under the direction of Ether Caffie Austin . It should be an awesome evening. Please help me by sending this to everyone you think would be interested.

Blessings

Deb

Call Deb Copeland 304 344 9388

or

debcopeland@gottude.net

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Gabriel Project

Sky,

Since I came to the area in July I have had to take over the assistance program here
at Christ Church.  In the process of doing that I have learned about other programs in
the area.  I have been told repeatedly that the Gabriel Project in this are was not up
and running; however, I visited them this morning and discovered that they are.  in an
attempt to get the word out, would you please forward this email to the CARLA group.

The director at the project is Regina Barido.  Number:304-414-4666. Email:
methrovalleygabrielproject@yahoo.com. They do not yet have enough volunteers (HINT!!!)
so they cannot be open every day, all day but they do take folks by apointment.  They
are in the process of looking for churches who could be satellite spots to help
mothers.  For those who may not know, the Gabriel Project helps supply mothers of
young children with whatever they might need from diapers to clothing (including
maternity clothing).  They are housed in the Sacred Heart Annex in downtown
Charleston.
I have copied Regina on this email and will also be sending her info out to the other
assistance programs in the area.

Thank you!
Shauna Hyde

Pastor of Parish Life
Christ Church United Methodist
1221 Quarrier St
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone:304-342-0192 Fax:304-345-3786
www.ccumwv.org


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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling

Join us at the Dent Dinner, Oct 19, 2010
Celebrating Health and Humor
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KPCC News - Adventures in Honesty

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October, 2010
Adventures in Honesty "Adventures in Honesty and Authenticity" with Jeff Brown Communication Workshop, Nov 12-13  KPCC will be hosting a weekend Communication Workshop in Charleston, featuring Internationally Certified NVC Trainer, Jeff Brown. Jeff will be with us Nov 12 - 13 for a day-and-a-half workshop: "Adventures in Honesty/ Living & Communicating Authentically."  Space is limited to 50 participants, and has been filling up fast. Click here for more info on how to register Was the Dent Dinner Fun? This year's Dent Dinner was a huge success! The good news is that for the first time ever, we were oversold! The bad news is the same thing: we were oversold! A big that you for the patience of everyone as we found enough seating! And was it funny? "Row, row, row your boat will never be the same!" Click here to see a video highlight. Sky Kershner on Honesty Jeff Brown has certainly picked an intriguing title for his communication workshop in November! Honesty seems to be something many of us struggle with, especially when we are trying to balance this value with that of caring. "I could never tell her that!" I heard a husband say recently. Intimacy is so connected with letting another person know who I really am. Are there ways to tell the harder truths about ourselves and do it in a way that preserves and even strengthens our relationships?  If you are not sure, please consider joining us for the communication workshop "Adventures in Honesty" Nov 12-13. Click here for more info Radio KPCC Join Jeanne K Cochran and our KPCC therapists as we discuss issues related to life, love and wholeness. Current show include: Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Post-Traumatic Stress, Marriage, Teens and Children, Hoarding and Clutter. Click here to see our recent shows.	KPCC Staff KPCC continues doing what it does best, providing quality counseling, at an affordable cost, with sensitivity to a spiritual understanding of life. We are Open  Accepting Positive  Available We help ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances Call us if you or someone you know could use a little extra help! 304-346-9689 304-205-WELL www.kpcc.com
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Fwd: Mental Wellness Forum (to CARLA)

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From: Rabbi James D. Cohn <rabbi.mailbox@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Subject: Mental Wellness Forum (to CARLA)
To: Sky Kershner <skykershner@gmail.com>

The Promise of Recovery and Challenges to Mental Wellness

A Forum

 

Thursday, November 11, 2010

6:30-8:30 pm

Temple Israel

2312 Kanawha Boulevard, East

Charleston, WV 25311

 

 

Program

 

Rabbi James Cohn

Welcome – Framing the Questions

 

Elliot Birckhead

Meeting People Where They Are: What Works; What Doesn't

 

Mary R. Aldred-Crouch

What are the Clinical Forces That Drive Health Care and Mental Health Reform?

 

Dave Sanders

How Do Stigma and Discrimination Create Challenges to Recovery?

 

Rabbi James Cohn

Where Do We Go From Here?

 

There will be a short break for refreshments

followed by dialog among the presenters

 

Rachel Dash - Moderator

Dialog with Panelists

 

Time will be available

for Questions from the Audience

 

 

Presenters:

Rabbi James Cohn

Rabbi, Temple Israel, Charleston, WV

 

Mary.R.Aldred-Crouch

Director of Programs, Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities

 

Elliott Birckhead

Director, Office of Consumer Affairs and Community Outreach, Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities

 

Dave Sanders

Consumer Affairs Executive Assistant, West Virginia Mental Health Consumer's Association

 

Rachel Dash, MSW, Therapist, Assistant Professor

WVU Medical School, Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry

 

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
www.kpcc.com

Carla Meetings Reminder

Thurs, Nov 4	St George Cathedral	Fr Olof Scott
Tues, Dec 7	Temple Israel	Rabbi Jim Cohn
Wed, Jan 5	B'Nai Jacob	Rabbi Victor Urecki
Thurs, Feb 3	St. Christopher Episcopal Church	Rev. Melissa E. Remington In the Barnabas House which is the post rectory house in back of the church, 819 Edgewood drive but the entrance is off of end of Somerset.
Tues, Mar 1	Saint Marks UM	Rev Monty Brown
Wed, Apr 6	Christ Church UM	Rev Randy Flanagan
Thurs, May 5	UU Congregation	Rev Mel Hoover and Rev Rose Eddington
Tues, June 7	WV Islamic Center	Imam Ehteshamul Haque

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Sky Kershner, 304-346-9689 x13
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling

Join us at the Dent Dinner, Oct 19, 2010
Celebrating Health and Humor
www.dentdinner.info