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 2, 2026
Start the year from the inside out with a two-week Jewish meditation challenge designed for folks in their 20s and 30s seeking clarity, motivation, and authentic connection
Begins February 4, 2026
As Jewish leaders, how do we attend to our own wounds while continuing to serve and heal our communities? This innovative program helps Jewish clergy and professionals cultivate mindful, spiritually grounded, and agile leadership skills.Â
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
Text Study 5786
Online Jewish Yoga Studio
Daily Online Meditation Sit
Shevet: A Jewish Mindfulness Community for Young Adults
The Shevet Reset
Mindful Jewish Leadership in the Face of Antisemitism
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
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.
Our Fine Furry Friends (Bo 5786)
I don't know about you, but for me it's been a stressful time of late. Not at work so much, but in life. There have been the normal stresses that come with being the "sandwich generation"—parenting kids, caring for aging parents. It's been oppressively cold in...
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