Join Pearlstone’s Shaliach Avihay Aharoni with guest, Rabbi Matisyahu Tonti, for a circle of song and prayer around the fire to remember the victims of the war and pay tribute to the bravery of the soldiers who gave their lives.
Together, we’ll close our eyes and call out the songs until the gates of heaven open.
For the success of our fighters on all fronts, for the victory of our people, for the return of our hostages, for our wounded.
Let’s offer prayers and strength to the families who have lost their loved ones. Together we’ll remember, strengthen each other, and heal.
We’ll empower one another to continue this journey beyond this year.
Come early for Yoga with Julie Tonti!
Gathering will begin at the Forest Pavilion parking lot.
Rabbi Matisyahu Tonti can be found dancing, drawing, and singing with his three children and wife. He received a certificate in Jewish Philosophy and Pedagogy from the Shalom Hartman Institute and Smicha from Yeshivat Sulam Ya’akov in Jerusalem.
Julie Tonti is a Potter, Jewish Educator and Yoga Teacher residing outside Washington, DC. She is working on a Graphic Novel about the life and legacy of Glikl of Hamelin. Glikl.com with her husband, Mat Tonti. She enjoys spending time in nature and laughing with her 3 children.
Sam Blustin is a rabbi, ritualist, and musician, focused on creating meaningful connection through intentional gathering. A songleader by training, he approaches prayer and music as a collective endeavour which helps us come closer to ourselves, each other, our tradition, and that which is larger than ourselves. In May, Rabbi Blustin released his first album of liturgical music, called “Come, My Beloved”. He is currently the Associate Rabbi and the Director of T’fillah and Music at Chizuk Amuno Congregation and Schools
