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
November 3 – December 1
A five-session course exploring Jewish mindfulness practices to help us stay engaged with the news without becoming overwhelmed.
December 14, 2025
Join IJS in celebrating 25 years of spiritual practice, mindfulness, and connection. Together, we will be honoring Dorian Goldman and Marvin Israelow for their vision, leadership, and devotion to IJS.
Impact Report 2025
We’re honored to share our 2025 Impact Report—a celebration of the growth of our community this year and our ambitious plans for the future.
December 3
In conversation with Rabbi Josh Feigelson, Rodger Kamenetz will discuss his new book Seeing Into the Life of Things.
Year-Long Program
A year-long program bringing Torah and Hasidic wisdom into your daily life.
Self-Paced Course
Experience Jewish spiritual practice as a path to personal transformation.
Upcoming Events
Text Study 5786
Don't Turn Away: Reading the News Without Losing Your Mind
Josh’s Friday Reflections
Daily Online Meditation Sit
Online Jewish Yoga Studio
Shevet: A Jewish Mindfulness Community for Young Adults
Sharing Our Torah: Jews of Color Mindfulness Affinity Space
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
Vayera 5786: Extended Yom Kippur
Last Shabbat fell on the tenth day of the Hebrew month of Marcheshvan, exactly a month after the tenth of Tishrei—which is better known as Yom Kippur. And while it was entirely a coincidence that last Shabbat was the culmination of a weeklong silent retreat I attended...
Lekh Lekha 5786: Crossover Episode
By the time you read this, I'll be several days into a weeklong silent meditation retreat. Full disclosure: This isn't a Jewish retreat. It's at the Insight Meditation Center in the mountains above Santa Cruz, California, and it's being led by Gil Fronsdal, a teacher...
Book Talk with Jane Eisner
We are grateful to Jane Eisner for sharing her insights with us. Please enjoy the conversation recording.
Check Out Our Podcasts
Weekly Meditation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Soulful Jewish Living
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