2026-05-02 –, Lobby Language: English
What if morning prayer looked like a walk in the forest?
This Shabbat, Judaísmo Pop invites everyone — dog owners, dog lovers, families with kids, anyone craving fresh air — to an alternative Shacharit in nature. We'll take a guided walk together, then sit for a few minutes among the trees for a reflection on the weekly parasha and on the deep connection between Torah and the care of animals.
Jewish tradition has long honored and protected the natural world and the creatures we share it with. This session brings those sources into conversation with the modern reality of multi-species families — because for many of us, our dogs are not pets. They are family.
The session will be held in English and is designed for all ages. Dogs are more than welcome — they're founding members of the club.
📋 Program Description
The Shabbat Dog Club: An Alternative Morning Prayer – Judaísmo Pop
A Shacharit that happens outdoors. Judaísmo Pop offers an alternative Shabbat morning prayer: a guided walk through the forest followed by a brief open-air reflection on the weekly parasha and on the Jewish sources that honor and protect animals and the natural world. The session holds space for multi-species families and for all who find meaning in the bond between humans and animals. Open to all ages, to dog owners and dog enthusiasts alike. Conducted in English.
📅 Saturday, 10:30 AM
Uriel Aiskovich is a Jewish educator, community organizer, and social innovator based in Berlin. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Potsdam, researching the use of video games for Jewish education and critical thinking. Uriel holds an MA in Jewish Theology and a BA in Political Science, and is completing his rabbinical training at Abraham Geiger College. He taught Political Science and Philosophy of Social Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires and directed the Centro Hebreo Iona for 15 years.
He currently coordinates Jewish Learning at the Fraenkelufer Synagogue and serves as Project Manager of JASS – the Jewish Activism Summer School. Uriel also founded several initiatives on education, identity, and democracy, including ID: Identity and Diversity Talks, and is the co-author of Puño y Letra: Caligrafía y Poder (2021)
I'm originally from Uruguay but live in Germany for 18+ years. Professionally I'm an Environmental Engineer and work in Sustainability. In my free time I love knitting and baking.