As Chautauqua grappled with the consequences of being in the digital age and technology seeping into all aspects of our lives, APYA celebrated the sense of community that comes with sharing physical space at a time when our generation is criticized for doing everything online.
On Monday, we sharpened our Frisbee skills in Miller Park and made bracelets and prayer beads, thanks to Anna.
On Wednesday, we met at Bellinger and learned about MEMRI.org, which translates current news (that we don't hear about in the US) from countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia into Hebrew and English and checked out The Huffington Post's robust Religion section.
On Tuesday and Thursday, we had very lively discussions with Anne Foerst and Rachel Wagner about personhood and embodiment in Christianity and the realm of artificial intelligence, German society, religious and virtual communities, and the simplified reality presented in video games. They each left our minds much invigorated.
We got to experience a special treat on Saturday. Michael Harvey led Havdallah, the ceremony that signifies the end of Shabbat, yesterday evening. He explained the rich symbolism in actions we performed and played lively songs to ensnare our senses and help us better understand the gift that is Shabbat.
On Monday, we sharpened our Frisbee skills in Miller Park and made bracelets and prayer beads, thanks to Anna.
On Wednesday, we met at Bellinger and learned about MEMRI.org, which translates current news (that we don't hear about in the US) from countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia into Hebrew and English and checked out The Huffington Post's robust Religion section.
On Tuesday and Thursday, we had very lively discussions with Anne Foerst and Rachel Wagner about personhood and embodiment in Christianity and the realm of artificial intelligence, German society, religious and virtual communities, and the simplified reality presented in video games. They each left our minds much invigorated.
We got to experience a special treat on Saturday. Michael Harvey led Havdallah, the ceremony that signifies the end of Shabbat, yesterday evening. He explained the rich symbolism in actions we performed and played lively songs to ensnare our senses and help us better understand the gift that is Shabbat.
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