Courses, retreats, and offerings
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Cultivating Innate Sacred Character Traits
Mindful Torah Study
Embodied Practices
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Upcoming Programs
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.
October 23
Acclaimed journalist, author, and IJS Advisory Council member Jane Eisner brings her sharp insight and deep curiosity to a new biography of acclaimed Jewish singer-songwriter Carole King.
October 28
A FREE one-session class, led by Rabbi Nicole Auerbach. Learn about the art of spiritual direction, a contemplative practice that invites us to grow in awareness of the sacred dimension present in every moment, whether or not we believe in God.
Upcoming Events
Text Study 5786
Josh’s Friday Reflections
Daily Online Meditation Sit
Online Jewish Yoga Studio
Shevet: A Jewish Mindfulness Community for Young Adults
Shalem: A Monthly Mindfulness Affinity Space for People with Disabilities
The Four Worlds of Kabbalah: A Mindfulness Based Introduction
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
Bereshit 5786: Tearing Up
Perhaps, like me, you shed tears this week. My first tears came as I watched video of the living Israeli hostages reunited with their families. I wept along with Einav Zangauker, one of the most outspoken advocates for the hostages, as she repeatedly cried out, "Chaim...
Shabbat Sukkot 5786: Who Knows?
When I ask how the day is going, my friend Marvin, who is older and much wiser than me, often likes to say, "Good—so far." By which he means something like: The day isn't over yet, and while thankfully things have been good so far this day, who knows what might come...
Haazinu 5786: Building our Sukkah
The emotional summit of my spiritual year comes at the end of Yom Kippur. The liturgy for that moment is utterly unique, something we do at no other time of the year: Responsively crying out the Shema and then, seven times, "Adonai hu haelohim," "YHVH is God." Then,...
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