News Articles
Beyond Fight or Flight: Building Spiritual Stamina in the Face of Antisemitism
As seen in eJewish Philanthropy, February 19, 2026Opinion Column by Rabbi Miriam Margles and Rabbi Jonathan Kligler Over the past two years, being a Jew in the world has required a kind of spiritual stamina that few of us were fully prepared for. Since the terror of Oct. 7, 2023 and the ensuing war in Israel and Gaza, we have been navigating a rising tide of antisemitism. Jews, Jewish communities and Jewish institutions have been the target of violence, demonization, isolation and denial. As a result, many Jews are swimming, perhaps even drowning, in fear, despair, rage and a profound sense of isolation. But for Jewish clergy, educators and organizational leaders, the burden is doubled....
Dupree Program Greets Holidays in Silence and Reflection
Institute for Jewish Spirituality launches a new presence in Atlanta with a month-long High Holidays program.
Silent retreats are surging in popularity. Religion is optional.
The growing interest in meditation and contemplation cuts across faith traditions as many seek escape from technology and daily stress.
Five Takeaways from a Jewish Meditation Retreat for Activists
The retreat’s focus on Jewish mindfulness, shaped by IJS teachings, offered activists tools for clarity, calm, and connection.
In a time of questioning, younger Jews turn to their faith’s contemplative side
As younger Jews question tradition, contemplative tools like IJS’s Shofar Project and mindfulness yoga offer deep, rooted spiritual connection.
Schisler provides ‘mindful’ pathways to peace
Rebecca Schisler, an Institute for Jewish Spirituality faculty member, integrates Jewish mindfulness practices to support calm, clarity, and peace.
Going on offense: Why we ran an ad for Judaism during an NFL game
IJS explains why teaching Jewish mindfulness wasn’t enough—and why publicly sharing Judaism’s depth became essential.
Feel your breath: Mindfulness moving into the Jewish mainstream
The Institute for Jewish Spirituality is on the leading edge of spreading the Jewish gospel of meditation, as COVID has sparked a boom in the practice.
What’s Jewish about mindfulness?
An IJS-informed approach shows how mindfulness and Jewish wisdom strengthen connection, purpose, and leadership.
Press Releases
Rebecca Schisler Receives 2025 Pomegranate Prize
[New York, NY, September 17, 2025] - Rebecca Schisler, a core faculty member at the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS), received the prestigious Pomegranate Prize given by the Covenant...