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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
Sharing Our Torah: Jews of Color Mindfulness Affinity Space
Sharing Our Torah: Jews of Color Mindfulness Affinity Space
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
Purim & Ki Tissa 5785: A Caress, Not a Grip
Our family dog, Phoebe, is a 50ish pound Plott Hound (the official state dog of North Carolina, it turns out). Plotts are hunting dogs, and Phoebe certainly likes to be active. She requires at least two long walks a day, and often more. And she will frankly take as...
Adar: A Time to Increase Joy
Traditionally, the month of Adar is a time to increase joy. But how can we authentically celebrate this month during such troubling times? Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell's teaching helps us reframe this invitation in a way that feels more authentic to the current moment.
Tetzaveh 5785: Truth, Peace, and Hypocrisy
While social media is, generally speaking, a wasteland of toxic drek, there are still some moments when its original hopeful potential glimmers beneath the surface. One such moment occurred for me in recent weeks, as I began to engage with an old acquaintance from my...
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.
