Due to COVID-19, the event Thursday evening with Rabbi Anson Laytner is changed to a ZOOM presentation and conversation. The original talk and reading from his book will be rescheduled at a later date. HOWEVER…

“Why did this have to happen? What can I do? Where is God?” These are central questions asked amid suffering. Whether one is asking about COVID-19, the death of a loved one, a financial crisis, an illness, or any other personal or communal catastrophe, surviving difficult times can create significant stress for us emotionally, physically, and spiritually. On Thursday, using ZOOM, Rabbi Laytner will give a short presentation and there will be ample time for questions and conversation.

This is event is free. Grab a cup of coffee. Fire up your tablet or computer, turn on your camera, and let’s find some community together.

ZOOM Instructions: Topic: Why Did This Have to Happen? What Can I Do? Where is God? Time: Mar 19, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/271777960 Meeting ID: 271 777 960 One tap mobile +13462487799,,271777960# US (Houston) +16699006833,,271777960# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 271 777 960 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab3e3rW0hv

Anson Laytner is a retired rabbi, living in Seattle, whose career in non-profit and academic settings focused on fostering positive interfaith and inter-ethnic relations for the betterment of the community. He is the current president of Northwest Interfaith and of the Sino-Judaic Institute. A graduate of York University (Toronto), Hebrew Union College (Cincinnati) and Seattle University, Laytner is the author of Arguing with God(1990), co-author of The Animals’ Lawsuit Against Humanity (2005), co-editor of The Chinese Jews of Kaifeng (2017), and author of The Mystery of Suffering and the Meaning of God (2019).