MEDITATION
"The spiritual realm is remarkably subtle. For this reason, in the story of Elijah (1 Kings 19: 11-12), God is not found in the whirlwind, fire or earthquake -- but in the subtle voice (or sound) that can only be heard in silence
(qol d'mamah daqah)." - Rabbi Jonathan Omer-Mann
(qol d'mamah daqah)." - Rabbi Jonathan Omer-Mann
Welcome to the Chochmat HaLev Meditation Page. Meditation is a core practice in our community. Please join us in one of the meditation sessions or contemplative services listed here. No meditation experience necessary. To learn more about Jewish meditation, we recommend the book Discovering Jewish Meditation, written by long-time Chochmat HaLev supporter and teacher Nan Fink Gefen. You can also read more about Jewish Meditation on our website.
MEDITATION OFFERINGS
Descriptions below for meditation offerings on
Monday Evening
Wednesday Morning
*New* Wednesday Evening
Shabbat (Friday and Saturday)
Monday Evening
Wednesday Morning
*New* Wednesday Evening
Shabbat (Friday and Saturday)
Torah of Awakening
An Evening of Meditation and Teaching
with
Brian Yosef
"Awakening" is the experiential realization that you are infinitely more than your thoughts and feelings. Beneath the personality is a radiant field of awareness, free from negativity and connected to aliveness of the present moment.
Come and discover the freedom and joy which are your essence and birthright through the power of meditation and Kabbalah.
Monday evenings
7:30- 9:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
(Please check calendar for scheduling updates)
An Evening of Meditation and Teaching
with
Brian Yosef
"Awakening" is the experiential realization that you are infinitely more than your thoughts and feelings. Beneath the personality is a radiant field of awareness, free from negativity and connected to aliveness of the present moment.
Come and discover the freedom and joy which are your essence and birthright through the power of meditation and Kabbalah.
Monday evenings
7:30- 9:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
(Please check calendar for scheduling updates)
Wednesday Mornings: Meditation of Presence
with Laura Goldman and Jeffrey Kessler.
8:15 - 9:00 a.m. in the Garden Room. Please check calendar for scheduling updates
We sit together in silence, after a brief teaching on Meditation Practice in connection with the Weekly Torah Portion or where we find ourselves in the Jewish Sacred Calendar.
with Laura Goldman and Jeffrey Kessler.
8:15 - 9:00 a.m. in the Garden Room. Please check calendar for scheduling updates
We sit together in silence, after a brief teaching on Meditation Practice in connection with the Weekly Torah Portion or where we find ourselves in the Jewish Sacred Calendar.
Wednesday Evenings: Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
with Rabbi Margie Jacobs and Rabbi Dorothy Richman
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Please check calendar for scheduling updates
We will begin our sit with a chant/ melody and instructions to guide us into silence, and will conclude with a reflection on the weekly Torah portion or upcoming Jewish holiday. Our practice is mindfulness, but all traditions and levels of meditation experience are welcome. For an introduction to mindfulness meditation and other questions, please contact Rabbi Margie.
Contemplative Kabbalat Shabbat (Friday evening) Service
Second Friday evening of each month beginning February, 2012, as listed below (please check the Calendar for scheduling updates)
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Kiddush and Potluck Oneg following the service.
Welcome Shabbat with quiet and community. Join us for this Meditation & Chant service with rotating leadership by Estelle Frankel, Laura Goldman, Jeffrey Kessler, Ibrahim Farajajé and friends. Our service is followed by Kiddush and a potluck oneg.
Second Friday evening of each month beginning February, 2012, as listed below (please check the Calendar for scheduling updates)
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Kiddush and Potluck Oneg following the service.
Welcome Shabbat with quiet and community. Join us for this Meditation & Chant service with rotating leadership by Estelle Frankel, Laura Goldman, Jeffrey Kessler, Ibrahim Farajajé and friends. Our service is followed by Kiddush and a potluck oneg.
2012 Dates for Contemplative Kabbalat Shabbat: February 10 [It's Tu B'Shvat - special program following services], March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14 Please check calendar for scheduling updates.
Contemplative Shabbat Morning (Saturday) Service
2d and 4th Shabbat mornings of every month as listed below (please check the Calendar for scheduling updates)
10:30 a.m.
Led by Jeffrey Kessler and Laura Goldman
Join us for contemplative worship on the second and fourth Shabbat mornings of every month at 10:30AM. Our service follows the arc of the traditional liturgy, in distilled form -- with alternating periods of chanting and silence. After a time for personal prayer (Amidah), we conclude with a brief Torah drash, the Mourner's Kaddish, and a healing circle. A wonderful way to nourish and harmonize your soul through mindful connection with the Divine.
Remaining 2012 Dates for Contemplative Shabbat Morning Service: January 28, February 11 and 25, March 10 and 24, April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26, June 9 and 23, July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25, September 15 and 29, October 13 and 27, November 10 and 24, December 15, December 29
2d and 4th Shabbat mornings of every month as listed below (please check the Calendar for scheduling updates)
10:30 a.m.
Led by Jeffrey Kessler and Laura Goldman
Join us for contemplative worship on the second and fourth Shabbat mornings of every month at 10:30AM. Our service follows the arc of the traditional liturgy, in distilled form -- with alternating periods of chanting and silence. After a time for personal prayer (Amidah), we conclude with a brief Torah drash, the Mourner's Kaddish, and a healing circle. A wonderful way to nourish and harmonize your soul through mindful connection with the Divine.
Remaining 2012 Dates for Contemplative Shabbat Morning Service: January 28, February 11 and 25, March 10 and 24, April 14 and 28, May 12 and 26, June 9 and 23, July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25, September 15 and 29, October 13 and 27, November 10 and 24, December 15, December 29
