Courses, retreats, and offerings
Grounded in mindfulness. Guided by wisdom.
Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
Cultivating Innate Sacred Character Traits
Mindful Torah Study
Embodied Practices
Contemplative Prayer
Upcoming Programs
August 27 – September 17
A FREE four-week online program from IJS for the Hebrew month of Elul.
August 25 – September 15
A FREE four-week study and practice group for young adults.
Year-Long Program
Find the spark of creativity within you, and open the way for it to flow into your daily life.
Year-Long Program
A year-long program bringing Torah and Hasidic wisdom into your daily life.
October 22 – November 19
An accessible and practical four-week introduction to mindful Jewish practice grounded in Jewish mysticism’s model of the “four worlds”.
November 3 – December 1
A five-session course exploring Jewish mindfulness practices to help us stay engaged with the news without becoming overwhelmed.
Upcoming Events
Shevet: A Jewish Mindfulness Community for Young Adults
Shevet: A Jewish Mindfulness Community for Young Adults
Shalem: A Monthly Mindfulness Affinity Space for People with Disabilities
Shalem: A Monthly Mindfulness Affinity Space for People with Disabilities
A Study and Practice Group for Young Adults
A Study and Practice Group for Young Adults
The Shofar Project 5785: Getting Real (Again) for the New Year
The Shofar Project 5785: Getting Real (Again) for the New Year
Welcome
For over 25 years, the Institute for Jewish Spirituality has helped thousands of people every year to slow down, reconnect with themselves and the world, and discover their sense of sacred purpose. We invite you to explore our website where you will find teachings, inspiration, guided meditations, and retreat opportunities to become more mindful, peaceful, compassionate, and resilient — all grounded in the rich wisdom of Jewish tradition. Wherever you are on your journey, whether you are just beginning or you have practiced mindfulness for years, we welcome you.
Reflections & Practice
Ekev 5785: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
I was at a wedding the other night when an elderly woman collapsed unconscious on the dance floor. It happened last Sunday. The wedding was beautiful. My wife and all of our kids and I were there together. We sang and danced and celebrated at this wonderful simcha of...
Re’eh: Shifting Our Awareness During Elul
Below is an excerpt from Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell’s teaching for the first week of Elul, as part of The Shofar Project 5785. Our guide this year is Rabbi Alan Lew's now-classic book, This is Real, and You are Completely Unprepared.Our Elul practice doesn't begin...
Welcoming the New IJS Board Members
We are thrilled to welcome six extraordinary leaders to the Institute for Jewish Spirituality’s Board of Directors. Each brings a deep commitment to Jewish spiritual practice, a wealth of professional expertise, and a passion for shaping a vibrant and inclusive Jewish...
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Weekly Meditation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Soulful Jewish Living
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