RABBI • EDUCATOR • CHAPLAIN • WRITER
Rabbi Sa’ar Khai Shaked
Ancient Wisdom. Living Questions. A Shared Human Future.
Rooted in Jewish tradition and shaped by decades of teaching, pastoral work and interfaith encounter, I offer a space for serious learning, spiritual exploration and meaningful human connection.
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Study together
A good class is an encounter around a text, an idea or a question. Explore Torah, Jewish thought, Hebrew and prayer through weekly study, individual learning and lectures.
Ritual & human presence
Honour life’s turning points with thoughtful ceremonies and pastoral accompaniment shaped around the people involved. Weddings, naming ceremonies, coming of age, remembrance and new beginnings.
The Weekly Beit Midrash
Torah, Midrash, Talmud and Jewish philosophy in conversation with the questions of contemporary life. People from different backgrounds are welcome.
Mondays · 19:00–20:30 South African Time · Online
Was Humanity Worth Creating?
An essay growing out of our Weekly Beit Midrash, exploring the ancient argument about humanity and the responsibility that follows from being here.
Gather. Mark. Create.
Alongside teaching and ceremonies, I facilitate interfaith encounters, community conversations, retreats and cultural collaborations. Texts and ideas matter, but so do songs, meals, friendships and what becomes possible when people meet.
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