The Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Courses, Retreats, and Offerings Grounded in Mindfulness, Guided by Wisdom.
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Awareness in Action for the Omer: Cultivating Character Through Mindfulness and Middot
CourseJoin our entire faculty for a special edition of AIA focused on tikkun middot practice and the Omer – the seven week period in the Jewish calendar beginning on Passover, traditionally a time to work on our character qualities.
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Sacred Response-Ability: Mindfulness and Middot for the Omer (for 20s and 30s)
CourseJoin our Shevet young adult community for this seven-week course in tikkun middot (the practice of cultivating sacred character traits) during the Omer, the period between Passover and Shavuot.
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Cultivating the Soul: Advanced Hasidic Text Study of Pirkei Avot
CourseThis six-week series taught by Rabbi Erin Smokler, PhD, is designed for Jewish clergy, educators, and seasoned learners.
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The Peaceful Grandparent Project
CourseIn this six-week course from IJS and Orot, taught by Jane Shapiro, grandparents will learn practices to deepen connections with adult children and grandchildren and infuse family moments with sacredness and tranquility.
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Text Study 5786 - A Healing Journey Through the Torah: Trauma, Resilience, and the Tree of Life
CourseIn this text study, Rabbi Lisa Goldstein will take us on a healing journey through the Torah, which has been called “Etz Chayim—the Tree of Life” for giving strength and hope to Jews for millennia.
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Text Study 5786 - Awareness in All Things: Rebbe Nachman of Breslov on the Weekly Torah Portion
CourseRabbi Sam Feinsmith will provide a weekly selection on the Torah portion from one of the Hasidic classics. This offering is designed for seasoned students of Hasidic text and mindfulness practice.