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
Begins February 12, 2026
How can Jewish mindfulness help us extract and expand the wisdom of the latter stages of our lives? This six-week program will immerse participants in a community of ongoing mindfulness practice, reflection, and connection.
Begin February 22, 2026
Spiritual Direction Groups provide the unique opportunity to be part of an intimate group for spiritual growth facilitated by a seasoned Spiritual Director. Spiritual direction is a contemplative practice that invites you to grow in awareness of the sacred dimension present in every moment.
Begins February 24, 2026
Taught by senior core faculty member Rabbi Sam Feinsmith, this course will help you take your daily meditation practice to the next level through the Kabbalah’s mystical sefirot — lenses to help us cultivate consciousness and reveal the sublime Oneness of Being.
Begins February 26, 2026
Join us for a five-week program with Anya Kamenetz to examine our collective emotional responses to the crises of our time and learn to find inspiration even in the depths of despair.
March 4, 2026
In conversation with Rabbi Josh Feigelson, Rabbi Buchdahl will discuss her new book Heart of a Stranger, and reflect on the spiritual practices and ethical commitments that shape a life of welcome and belonging.
Begins March 10, 2026
A 12-week Jewish Mindfulness Immersion & Sit-Leader Certification. Transform your meditation practice into a daily source of grounding and joy — and gain the skills and confidence to bring these practices to others.
Upcoming Events
Text Study 5786
Online Jewish Yoga Studio
Daily Online Meditation Sit
Shevet: A Jewish Mindfulness Community for Young Adults
Sharing Our Torah: A Mindfulness Affinity Space for Jews of Color and Sephardim/Mizrahim
Wise Aging Through Jewish Mindfulness
Josh’s Friday Reflections
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
A Time to Act (Yitro 5786)
It has always been easy for me to know how old the United States is. I was a “Bicentennial Baby,” born in 1976. Add 200 to my age, and you get the age of the country. With God’s help, I’ll turn 50 in May, and my country, in turn, will be 250 in July. I don’t know...
Walking Through the Waters (Beshallach 5786)
This week I'm thinking about three walks. I'll talk about them in reverse chronological order. The First WalkOn Tuesday I was walking the dog and listening to a talk by Gil Fronsdal, which he had given two days earlier. Gil prefaced it by saying that it would be a...
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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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