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Upcoming Programs

Evening of Gratitude: The Value of Jewish Mindfulness

Begins October 1, 2024

Join Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife for a journey through the Jewish year. In each monthly session, we’ll explore the “spiralinear” nature of time as a way to make meaning of the changing nature of life.

Evening of Gratitude: The Value of Jewish Mindfulness

Year-Long Program

Bring the transformative light of Torah and Hasidic wisdom into your daily life. Explore two brand-new text study streams led by extraordinary Torah teachers, Rabba Dr. Mira Neshama Niculescu and Rabbi Sam Feinsmith. These programs will support you in expanding your spiritual awareness and deepening your mindfulness practice.

Evening of Gratitude: The Value of Jewish Mindfulness

Free Online Conversation

How can mindful Jewish living help us navigate challenging times? Join us for a meaningful discussion on Thursday, September 26 at 8:00 PM ET. Rabbi Greenberg will talk about his new book, The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism, and we will close the evening with a Q&A session.

The Shofar Project

Awakening to Action for the New Year

Join IJS faculty members for four weeks of ongoing Jewish spiritual practice to prepare our inner lives for the challenges and joys of the upcoming Jewish year, 5785.

Evening of Gratitude: The Value of Jewish Mindfulness

A Study and Practice Group for Young Adults

Tap into a special High Holidays series in our vibrant weekly Shevet Jewish Mindfulness Community. Embark on a powerful journey, reflecting on the past year and returning to our most authentic selves for the year ahead.

Evening of Gratitude: The Value of Jewish Mindfulness

Join Our Online Program

Discover the Jewish practice that wakes you up to the magic and meaning of your life. Led by Rabbis Sam Feinsmith and Jordan Bendat-Appell.

Welcome

For over 20 years, the Institute for Jewish Spirituality has helped thousands of people every year to slow down, reconnect with themselves and the world, and rediscover 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, more peaceful, more compassionate, and more resilient, all through 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

Coming Home (Ki Tavo 5784)

Coming Home (Ki Tavo 5784)

One of the leadership teacher Stephen Covey’s most famous observations is that “relationships operate at the speed of trust.” It’s a line that has resonated with me for a long time. To me, trust is everything–at work, at home, in life. When I keep my promises, I feel like I’m upholding trust, depositing it in my account; when I fail to do so, I feel like I’m reducing the balance. When I have trust in the account, I can draw on it to ask other people to trust me as we head into uncertain situations; when my balance is low or overdrawn, that’s pretty hard to do.

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A Prayer For Those Not Ready To Forgive

A Prayer For Those Not Ready To Forgive

by Rabbi Jill Berkson Zimmerman, graduate of the IJS Clergy Leadership Program   The design of this season compels us to forgive, to open our hearts, and sometimes to re-experience wounds. Some of us have suffered profound trauma, at the hand of parents, partners, or...

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Practicing Forgiveness as Surrender

Practicing Forgiveness as Surrender

The design of this season compels us to forgive, to open our hearts, and sometimes to re-experience wounds. Some of us have suffered profound trauma, at the hand of parents, partners, or friends, They might be fresh bruises or from many years ago –They bubble below the surface, having been pushed away, but now re-emerge, in the quiet or the music or the prayers.

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Check Out Our Podcasts

Soulful Jewish Living

Overstressed, overworked, overstimulated? Close your eyes, take a deep breath and tune in. In each episode Rabbi Josh Feigelson will guide with ancient wisdom and modern mindfulness practices to help center your soul and ease you into your week.

A production of Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media, and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

Jewish Meditation for Everyone

Pause in the midst of your busy day to renew your body, heart, mind and spirit with a Jewishly-framed mindfulness meditation from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. In each episode, hosted by Rabbi Marc Margolius, an expert Jewish meditation instructor guides you through a brief teaching and meditation for relaxing your body, reconnecting with your authentic self, and connecting you with deep Jewish wisdom.

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