Upcoming events
Guided Jewish Meditation - Daily Sit with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Kerith leads IJS’s daily sit on a monthly basis. This month’s sit will focus on the connection between bikkurim (offerings) and s’lichot (forgiveness).
Live guided meditation - 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world.
Open to all, no experience needed.
Fill out the form to join the daily meditation sit and receive the Zoom link to join.
Guided Meditation in West Hartford, CT - Preparing to turn - T'shuvah
Guided Jewish Meditation for the Holy Days
We will sit together for a guided meditation session focusing on t’shuvah - turning. Together we will transform the process of return into a soul-grounding practice. Kerith is certified as a mindful meditation practitioner through the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. She has been recognized by Insight Timer as a teacher of note.
For a taste of her meditations visit: www.cantorkss.com/meditation
Erev Rosh Hashanah @ elizabeth Park
All are welcome! Includes interactive liturgy and participatory music with guitar. Suitable for all ages. Sign interpreted for the deaf. Please contact Michelle Meyer at mmeyer@cbict.org for questions.
Erev Rosh Hashanah @ Congregation Beth Israel, West Hartford, CT
Features Mishkan HaNefesh prayer book, High Holy Days choir and the historic Austin organ. Attend in person, watch via YouTube.com or on WHC-TV. Name tags are required to attend in person, please contact Michelle Meyer at mmeyer@cbict.org with questions.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Service @ Congregation beth Israel
Features Mishkan HaNefesh prayer book, High Holy Days choir and the historic Austin organ. Attend in person, watch via YouTube.com or on WHC-TV. Name tags are required, please email Michelle Meyer at mmeyer@cbict.org with questions.
Kol Nidre Service @ Congregation Beth Israel
Features Mishkan HaNefesh prayer book, High Holy Days choir and the historic Austin organ. Attend in person, watch via YouTube.com or on WHC-TV. Name tags are required to attend this service in person. For questions, please email Michelle Meyer at mmeyer@cbict.org or call 860-233-8215.
Yom Kippur Morning @ Congregation Beth Israel
A traditional service that features our Mishkan HaNefesh prayer book, our High Holy Days choir and historic Austin organ. Attend in person, watch via YouTube.com or on WHC-TV. Name tags are required to attend this service in person. For questions, please email Michelle Meyer at mmeyer@cbict.org or call 860-233-8215.
Cantorial Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is dedicated to helping us remember and observe Shabbat in our lives. We want to make Friday night – the beginning of the Shabbat day – a different kind of evening, a holy evening. Or Ami’s very first commitment was to create Shabbat services that would be spiritually and socially satisfying experiences to cap off activity of the week just finished. Our services always include opportunities to welcome guests and new members, as well as moments to sing prayers for health.
To view on livestream , click here
Guided Jewish Meditation - Daily Sit with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Kerith leads IJS’s daily sit on a monthly basis. This month’s sit will focus on welcoming the new Hebrew month of Cheshvan.
Live guided meditation - 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world.
Open to all, no experience needed.
Fill out the form to join the daily meditation sit and receive the Zoom link to join.
Cantorial Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is dedicated to helping us remember and observe Shabbat in our lives. We want to make Friday night – the beginning of the Shabbat day – a different kind of evening, a holy evening. Or Ami’s very first commitment was to create Shabbat services that would be spiritually and socially satisfying experiences to cap off activity of the week just finished. Our services always include opportunities to welcome guests and new members, as well as moments to sing prayers for health.
To view on livestream , click here
Freedom is an Open Heart - Mindful practice & Jewish wisdom for challenging times with Rabbi George Gittleman and Cantor Kerith Spencer Shapiro
Mar de Jade Retreat and Wellness Resort, Chacala, Mexico
Our week together will be a rich mix of sitting and walking meditation, study, instruction, prayer, and song as well as daily yoga. Rabbi George Gittleman and Cantor Kerith Spencer-Shapiro are longtime meditators, and certified Jewish Mindfulness Meditation teachers with years of experience working with people on their inner lives. The beautiful meditation hall where we spend most of our time is just a stone's throw from the ocean. The soothing sound of the surf is a constant companion throughout our time together. The retreat will be mostly silent Saturday evening through Wednesday evening, allowing time for excursion and/or R&R on Thursday and Friday with a Shabbat celebration Friday evening. The schedule will be simple - sitting or walking meditation interspersed with learning and instructions with time to "just be" and enjoy the beauty of Mar de Jade. All backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome.
More info to come
Guided Jewish Meditation - Daily Sit with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Kerith leads IJS’s daily sit on a monthly basis. This month’s sit will focus on gratitude.
Live guided meditation - 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world.
Open to all, no experience needed.
Fill out the form to join the daily meditation sit and receive the Zoom link to join.
Cantorial Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is dedicated to helping us remember and observe Shabbat in our lives. We want to make Friday night – the beginning of the Shabbat day – a different kind of evening, a holy evening. Or Ami’s very first commitment was to create Shabbat services that would be spiritually and socially satisfying experiences to cap off activity of the week just finished. Our services always include opportunities to welcome guests and new members, as well as moments to sing prayers for health.
To view on livestream , click here
Guided Jewish Meditation - Daily Sit with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Kerith leads IJS’s daily sit on a monthly basis. This month’s sit will focus on sleep/dormancy, spiritual insight, and protection.
Live guided meditation - 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world.
Open to all, no experience needed.
Fill out the form to join the daily meditation sit and receive the Zoom link to join.
Cantorial Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is dedicated to helping us remember and observe Shabbat in our lives. We want to make Friday night – the beginning of the Shabbat day – a different kind of evening, a holy evening. Or Ami’s very first commitment was to create Shabbat services that would be spiritually and socially satisfying experiences to cap off activity of the week just finished. Our services always include opportunities to welcome guests and new members, as well as moments to sing prayers for health.
To view on livestream , click here
Cantorial Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is dedicated to helping us remember and observe Shabbat in our lives. We want to make Friday night – the beginning of the Shabbat day – a different kind of evening, a holy evening. Or Ami’s very first commitment was to create Shabbat services that would be spiritually and socially satisfying experiences to cap off activity of the week just finished. Our services always include opportunities to welcome guests and new members, as well as moments to sing prayers for health.
To view on livestream , click here
Cantorial Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is dedicated to helping us remember and observe Shabbat in our lives. We want to make Friday night – the beginning of the Shabbat day – a different kind of evening, a holy evening. Or Ami’s very first commitment was to create Shabbat services that would be spiritually and socially satisfying experiences to cap off activity of the week just finished. Our services always include opportunities to welcome guests and new members, as well as moments to sing prayers for health.
To view on livestream , click here
Cantorial Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is dedicated to helping us remember and observe Shabbat in our lives. We want to make Friday night – the beginning of the Shabbat day – a different kind of evening, a holy evening. Or Ami’s very first commitment was to create Shabbat services that would be spiritually and socially satisfying experiences to cap off activity of the week just finished. Our services always include opportunities to welcome guests and new members, as well as moments to sing prayers for health.
To view on livestream , click here
Cantorial Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is dedicated to helping us remember and observe Shabbat in our lives. We want to make Friday night – the beginning of the Shabbat day – a different kind of evening, a holy evening. Or Ami’s very first commitment was to create Shabbat services that would be spiritually and socially satisfying experiences to cap off activity of the week just finished. Our services always include opportunities to welcome guests and new members, as well as moments to sing prayers for health.
To view on livestream , click here
Cantorial Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Or Ami is dedicated to helping us remember and observe Shabbat in our lives. We want to make Friday night – the beginning of the Shabbat day – a different kind of evening, a holy evening. Or Ami’s very first commitment was to create Shabbat services that would be spiritually and socially satisfying experiences to cap off activity of the week just finished. Our services always include opportunities to welcome guests and new members, as well as moments to sing prayers for health.
To view on livestream , click here
erev Shabbat @ CONGREGATION OR AMI
Congregation Or Ami is a sanctuary of kindness, a safe Jewish community for today, your second home.
Come visit to:
Bask in our welcoming, inclusive, musical, innovative Jewish community.
Connect with warm, accessible, insightful clergy.
Be spiritually inspired.
Discover deep connections with Torah, Israel and the Holy One, and
Partner with others who seek justice to change the world.
Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Sit
Join one of our expert teachers as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world.
Open to all, no experience needed.
Register to join the daily meditation sit and receive the Zoom link to join.
Erev shabbat Guest Leader for Sacred Sound @ CBI
Guest Leader for Sacred Sound at Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, CT
ACC-GTM Convention Maariv in honor of 50 years of women in the Cantorate
The Washington, DC 2025 ACC-GTM convention will be inclusive and respectful of diverse creators and givers of music, who represent many backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and generations. We will leave inspired with valuable insights and tools to strengthen us in our broad leadership roles in the Jewish community. We will connect with joy and fun; feeling seen, heard, and loved.
For information about attending the Maariv service honoring 50 years of women in the Cantorate, reach out to me at cantorkshapiro@mac.com.
Makom: Jewish Spirituality and Meditation Guest Teacher
Daily Meditation Subscription
The Makom Daily Meditation Subscription provides access to twice-daily, Monday-Thursday and Friday morning facilitated meditation sessions led by Makom faculty for the entire year with one annual payment. Subscription holders can drop in, no pre-registration necessary, to our Subscribers Zoom room where Daily Meditation occurs. All levels of meditation experience welcome.
Not ready to make an annual commitment? One-week trial subscriptions are available by emailing Susan Zizmor. Additionally, a variety of classes taught by our incredible faculty are open for registration throughout the year.
Makom: Jewish Spirituality and Meditation Guest Teacher
Daily Meditation Subscription
The Makom Daily Meditation Subscription provides access to twice-daily, Monday-Thursday and Friday morning facilitated meditation sessions led by Makom faculty for the entire year with one annual payment. Subscription holders can drop in, no pre-registration necessary, to our Subscribers Zoom room where Daily Meditation occurs. All levels of meditation experience welcome.
Not ready to make an annual commitment? One-week trial subscriptions are available by emailing Susan Zizmor. Additionally, a variety of classes taught by our incredible faculty are open for registration throughout the year.
Makom: Jewish Spirituality and Meditation Guest Teacher
Daily Meditation Subscription
The Makom Daily Meditation Subscription provides access to twice-daily, Monday-Thursday and Friday morning facilitated meditation sessions led by Makom faculty for the entire year with one annual payment. Subscription holders can drop in, no pre-registration necessary, to our Subscribers Zoom room where Daily Meditation occurs. All levels of meditation experience welcome.
Not ready to make an annual commitment? One-week trial subscriptions are available by emailing Susan Zizmor. Additionally, a variety of classes taught by our incredible faculty are open for registration throughout the year.
Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Sit
Join one of our expert teachers as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world.
Open to all, no experience needed.
Register to join the daily meditation sit and receive the Zoom link to join.
Makom: Jewish Spirituality and Meditation Guest Teacher
Daily Meditation Subscription (available now)
The Makom Daily Meditation Subscription provides access to twice-daily, Monday-Thursday and Friday morning facilitated meditation sessions led by Makom faculty for the entire year with one annual payment. Subscription holders can drop in, no pre-registration necessary, to our Subscribers Zoom room where Daily Meditation occurs. All levels of meditation experience welcome.
Not ready to make an annual commitment? One-week trial subscriptions are available by emailing Susan Zizmor. Additionally, a variety of classes taught by our incredible faculty are open for registration throughout the year.
Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Sit
Join one of our expert teachers as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world.
Open to all, no experience needed.
Register to join the daily meditation sit and receive the Zoom link to join.
Makom: Jewish Spirituality and Meditation Guest Teacher
Join us for a 45 minute session.
ONLINE MEDITATION
Join IJS’ expert teachers as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed. Kerith leads this sit on a monthly basis.
Free registration: https://www.jewishspirituality.org/get-started/free-resources-from-ijs/
ONLINE MEDITATION
Join IJS’ expert teachers as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed. Kerith leads this sit on a monthly basis.
Free registration: https://www.jewishspirituality.org/get-started/free-resources-from-ijs/
ONLINE MEDITATION
Join IJS’ expert teachers as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed. Kerith leads this sit on a monthly basis.
Free registration: https://www.jewishspirituality.org/get-started/free-resources-from-ijs/
CONFERENCE
Getting in Tune - Speaking the Language of Your Musical Team
Music is a language of its own. You may not be fluent, but learning to be conversant can help bridge communication gaps with your team. Whether you are a rabbi who works with a cantor, soloist, or amateur musicians, come together to explore how the language and other modes of communication can foster or hinder partnerships with your musical team.
ONLINE MEDITATION
Join IJS’ expert teachers as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed. Kerith leads this sit on a monthly basis.
Free registration: https://www.jewishspirituality.org/get-started/free-resources-from-ijs/