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Kabbalists view Shabbat (the Sabbath) not as a day of rest, but of intense spiritual work and connection. From sunset Friday evening through Saturday night, the kabbalists revealed a system of prayers, songs, meals and reading a portion of the Torah that provide us with the Light and nourishment that cleanses our ego and helps us to manifest our potential.

The 7th day of Sukkot is a cosmic opening known as Hoshanah Rabbah. All of the blessings written into the story of our life throughout Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot are sealed during these 24 hours. The Zohar teaches that the energy of Hoshanah Rabbah gives us the ability to hold on to our blessings for the 12 months to come. If anything of a negative nature made its way into our life’s script for the next year, Hoshanah Rabbah affords us one last opportunity to make a change, to shift our consciousness and block all judgments. By staying up all night—and participating in an ancient kabbalistic procedure involving the reading of our shadows by the light of the moon—we can bring an end to the forces of negativity in our lives. Join us for a powerful evening of connection and camaraderie as we channel the Light of Hoshanah Rabbah.