Sunday Evening Socials - Ruhi Class

Every Sunday evening for the past several years, we've hosted a study class, called the Ruhi Institute. It is based on "Reflections on the Life of the Spirit" - the history and teachings of the Baha'i Faith, and is an open class for people of all persuasions and beliefs. We like it because we like to offer hospitality, and a meal is always provided, a potluck. Art projects and storytelling are part of the program, and tonite we had a puppet show presented by the youth attending the class. I thought you might enjoy seeing their home-made puppets. I had to laugh at the youth - they were all laying on the floor behind the stage, trying to read their script. They did such a good job, adding a lot of giggles and creativity. One of the ladies passed out prizes - little candies in ornate boxes from Israel. Each box had a photo (one and a half inch square) - and when I cleaned up after everyone was gone, there were the empty boxes in all of their charm, showing the garden of Gethsemane's Church of Agony; Nazareth's Basilica of the Annunciation; Jerusalem's Cathedral of the Holy Sepulcher; Mount Tabor's Church of the Transfiguration; and the golden Dome of the Rock in the center of Jerusalem. I've put them all in a little basket, as they are too precious to throw away. These were 'keepsakes' from my friend Nancy's pilgrimage to Haifa, Israel this year.