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
February 23, 2025
Experience the power of communal practice during a Shevet Day-Long Mindfulness Retreat! As the ground begins to thaw, renew your connection to your body and the earth. With so much moving, join us for a day of settling, stillness and nourishing spiritual practice.
This retreat will be led by IJS Core Faculty Rebecca Schisler and Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife.
March 12 – April 2, 2025
In Mindfulness for the Climate Crisis, we’ll harness the Jewish mystical tradition of the Four Worlds of Kabbalah to gently turn ourselves towards trust, ease, and expansiveness. We’ll explore the physical, emotional, spiritual, and existential invitations of climate change with a community of other clear-eyed seekers, guided by the wisdom of Jewish tradition.
March 11 – April 8, 2025
The Four Worlds of Kabbalah: A Mindfulness-Based Introduction for Young Adults is an accessible and practical introduction to mindful Jewish living grounded in Jewish mysticism’s model of the “four worlds”—finding holiness in our bodies, emotions, thoughts, and spirit. Together, we’ll awaken to our essential divinity and help achieve a greater sense of wholeness.
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. This self-paced course is open year-round!
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.
Upcoming Events
Shevet: A Jewish Mindfulness Community for Young Adults
Shevet: A Jewish Mindfulness Community for Young Adults
Sharing Our Torah: Jews of Color Mindfulness Affinity Space
Sharing Our Torah: Jews of Color Mindfulness Affinity Space
Thaw, Release, and Renew: A Shevet Day-Long Mindfulness Retreat
Thaw, Release, and Renew: A Shevet Day-Long Mindfulness Retreat
Welcome
Reflections & Practice
Yitro 5785: The Vanishing Line
The beginning of this month marked five years since I began working at IJS. Half a decade later, I am grateful that I continue to wake up every day and get to do this amazing work with these amazing colleagues—including our professionals, our volunteer leaders, and...
Four Elements Meditation
Eating is more than just nourishment—it’s an opportunity for mindfulness, gratitude, and connection. In this guided practice, Rebecca Schisler invites us to slow down, savor each bite, and honor the journey of our food from earth to plate. This Tu BiShvat, take a moment to bless, taste, and truly experience the gift of eating with presence and intention.
Mindful Eating for Shvat
Eating is more than just nourishment—it’s an opportunity for mindfulness, gratitude, and connection. In this guided practice, Rebecca Schisler invites us to slow down, savor each bite, and honor the journey of our food from earth to plate. This Tu BiShvat, take a moment to bless, taste, and truly experience the gift of eating with presence and intention.
Check Out Our Podcasts
Weekly Meditation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl
Soulful Jewish Living
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