Upcoming events
Guided online 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.
In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
We are excited to launch a Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
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
In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
We are excited to launch a Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
We are excited to launch a Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
We are excited to launch a Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
ACC-GTM-CA Midwinter Retreat opening program
Opening Program with Cantor Natalie Young and Cantor Kerith Spencer-Shapiro 1:30-3 PM, Monday, January 6
Contemplative Prayer and Presence
The Midwinter ACC-CA-GTM Retreat
Monday, January 6th – Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
Hilton Palm Springs
400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Shhh! It’s our best-kept secret: the most affordable, casual sacred music-makers’ retreat on the planet, and you can join us! Retreat, rest, and restore your relationships in a relaxing setting and return to your communities inspired and refreshed!
REGISTER FOR MIDWINTER 2025 HERE!
You must make a separate hotel reservation in addition to registering for the conference.
Reserve your hotel room HERE!
Reservations can also be placed by calling Hilton at 800 216-1952. Ask for Group Code: PAR There are two things that make it possible for us to have such a radically inexpensive retreat:
✓ Generous colleagues who volunteer to prepare and run our sessions
✓ Donations from those who are able & willing
There are ancillary expenses associated with running the retreat. Each year, you all step up beautifully to underwrite those costs with checks both big and small. If you have discretionary funds, professional or personal, please consider supporting this important endeavor. (DONATE here! Choose: Conventions - Midwinter Retreat)
Still have questions? Contact one of your 2025 Midwinter Co-Chairs:
Lily Blum at lblum@templejudea.com or Michelle Stone at mstone@tbala.org
Guided ONLINE 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
Guided ONLINE 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
Guided ONLINE 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.
Contemplative Jewish Practice - Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
A weekend of Jewish Contemplative Practice at Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach, CA.
Jewish Mindfulness Practice - Guided meditation and spiritual reflection woven with Hasidic teachings
Shabbat Services and Music - Prayer infused with contemplative kavanot and soulful song
Torah Study & Text Exploration - Interactive learning grounded in classical, Hasidic, and modern sources, connecting torah wisdom to mindful, intentional living
Interactive Workshops - Themes such as spiritual resilience, living with intention, and aligning values with sacred practice
Community Conversations - Creating space for authentic dialogue, deep listening, and connection
For details, contact info@tby.org
In person Mindful Meditation - special collaboration
Special Collaboration
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
Meditation & Dharma Conversation
with Kerith and Ben Connelly
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · Der Nister, DTLA
I am delighted to welcome Ben Connelly, Zen teacher and newly appointed Head Teacher at the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center, for a special joint meditation session and teaching.
Ben is a Soto Zen teacher and Dharma heir in the Katagiri lineage, author of Inside the Flower Garland Sutra, Mindfulness and Intimacy, Inside the Grass Hut, Inside Vasubandhu’s Yogacara, and Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”. He teaches widely across the U.S. and works with multifaith communities committed to intersectional liberation, racial justice, and climate justice.
More details coming soon — for now, please save the date.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
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 ONLINE 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
Guided ONLINE 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.
In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
We are excited to launch a Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
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.
NEW TIME! In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry. THIS WEEK FEATURES GUEST TEACHER, RABBI ZACH GOLDEN OF DER NISTER.
We are excited to launch a Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
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
LMU Annual Kristallnacht Commemoration
"Nazi Looted Art and the Ongoing Fight for Justice"
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 | 7 p.m.
UNH 1000, Ahmanson Auditorium
Loyola Marymount University
The Nazi leaders were not only the most systematic mass murderers in history, but also the greatest thieves. Eighty years after the end of World War II, we are still dealing with the ongoing work of restitution. An estimated 100,000 artworks stolen by the Nazis or relinquished under duress have yet to be returned to the rightful owners, including masterpieces like Raphael’s Portrait of a Young Man, which the Nazis stole in Cracow.
In this lecture, Prof. Petropoulos will share his forty-plus years of experience studying Nazi art looting and helping victims and heirs recover their property. This work has included interviewing Nazi art plunderers, examining looted art in a Swiss bank vault, and testifying as an expert witness in court. His scholarship has had practical application, and he will offer reflections on both Nazi plunder and postwar restitution.
This event is free and open to the public, but please be sure to RSVP. There will be a kosher reception following the lecture.
Kerith will be offering a few musical selections at this event.
NEW! In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
We are excited to launch a new Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
NEW! In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
We are excited to launch a new Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
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
NEW! In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
We are excited to launch a new Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
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.
NEW! In person Jewish Mindful Meditation
DTLA Jewish Mindful Meditation
A New Series
Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry.
We are excited to launch a new Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Preregister for one class. ($18)
Preregister for 4 weeks. ($54)
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
Yom Kippur Afternoon, Healing, Yizkor, & N'ilah Services
To attend, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
