Jewish Mindfulness adds the teachings of our tradition to deepen the meditative experience. No previous experience is necessary to attend.
Are we happy? Are we living the life we want to live? Mindfulness Meditation is the practice of cultivating our attention to the present moment. As we learn to quiet our minds, we see our truth more clearly, and open a path to living a fuller, happier, healthier life.
These courses, led by Rabbi George Gittleman, Alissa Hirschfeld and occasional guest leaders, will include teaching, meditation instruction, and periods of silence.
By practicing together, we’ll enhance our ability to listen to the voice within and expand our sense of interconnectedness. The seasons of the Jewish calendar serve as a guiding theme, to deepen the meditative experience.
Join us for Fall 2021
Jewish mindfulness adds the teachings of our tradition and the seasons of the Jewish calendar to deepen the meditative experience. This autumn, we will connect our regular practice to these special themes. See our Calendar for complete details.
September12, 19, 26(5 p.m.) |
Yamim Noraim: Days of AweOn September 19 we will be welcoming both ongoing participants and first timers in the new year. Invite a friend to join you! |
October10, 24, 31(5 p.m.) |
Hachnasat Orhim: Welcoming the Stranger |
November7, 14, 21(4 p.m.) |
*Note the time change*Hoda’ah: Gratitude |
December5, 12, 19(4 p.m.) |
*Note the time change*Hanukkah: Festival of Light |
By practicing together, we enhance our ability to listen to the voice within and expand our sense of interconnectedness. We welcome you to join us, whether you are an experienced practitioner or a meditation newcomer! Be sure to sign up with the synagogue office for weekly email reminders, special resources, and additional information.
Meditation: Creating a Sacred Space
Summer 2021
Jewish mindfulness adds the teachings of our tradition and the seasons of the Jewish calendar to deepen the meditative experience. By practicing together, we’ll enhance our ability to listen to the voice within and expand our sense of interconnectedness.
This series ended in August 202
Meditation Resources
COUNTING THE OMER: Resources for counting the Omer.
WALKING MEDITATION: Resources for meditation while walking.
BODY SCAN: Follow these recorded instructions by Rabbi George to relax and prepare for meditation or sleep.
SOUND-BASED Meditation: Listen to this guided meditation from Rabbi George, "Hearing the Voice of the Holy One: A Sound-Based Guided Meditation."
SHALOM CHANT: Follow Rabbi Aryeh Hirschfeld in chanting “Shalom,” as we do during our sessions.
Be sure to sign up with the synagogue office for weekly email reminders, special resources, and additional information.
To view more resources for Jewish meditation, CLICK HERE.
Mon, October 18 2021
12 Cheshvan 5782
View Meditation via Livestream
The Zoom link is available in your weekly email or by request: zoom@cstsr.org.
Watch our previously streamed sessions HERE.
Meditation Leaders
A graduate of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality's Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program, Rabbi George has developed both Buddhist and Jewish meditative practices over the past two decades.
Alissa Hirschfeld is a licensed psychotherapist, certified Jewish spiritual director, and long-time seeker. She’s been practicing meditation for over 30 years, has studied with many esteemed Jewish and Buddhist meditation teachers, and has taught mindfulness meditation and yoga in secular, religious, and healing settings. She’s also been a member of Shomrei Torah for over 20 years.