Hineni is our online kehillah (community) dedicated to Jewish mindfulness practice. Here, we embrace the ancient wisdom of our tradition to nurture presence and awareness in our modern lives.
Our Community Vision
We gather in the digital realm to create something profoundly real—a space where Jewish sacred texts become living guides for personal growth. Together, we practice being fully awake and aware, especially when life challenges us most.
We are especially aware that we live in challenging and uncertain times. And still, there is beauty in front of our eyes. In Hineni, we talk a lot about how to hold both pain and joy as we journey through life.
How We Gather
Our Hineni community meets bi-monthly for text study and spiritual practice, and each Friday night to welcome Shabbat via Zoom. Each session creates meaningful connections through interactive engagement—this is not simply “live-streamed” content but a genuine meeting of hearts and minds.
As pioneers in creating meaningful online Jewish spaces, we’ve discovered that virtual gatherings can foster authentic community when approached with intention. Our sessions are warm, welcoming, and soulful.
We welcome all who wish to explore Judaism’s depths through study and practice. Whether you’re deepening an established connection or just beginning to learn about Jewish tradition, you’ll find a home here.
Hineni is Hebrew for I Am Present
“Hineni” – Judaism’s powerful expression of full presence – forms the foundation of our community. Together, we cultivate being present through life’s transitions, challenges and joys.
Life brings journeys we choose and those that choose us. In challenging times, we decide how to navigate forward.
Some face personal transitions – loss, illness, aging. Others feel the weight of societal divisions or environmental concerns. Most of us bear both the personal and collective simultaneously.
While we cannot control what happens to us, as Viktor Frankl observed, between what happens in our lives and how we react lies a precious space of choice.
In Hineni, we explore this space where choice lives. Weaving Jewish wisdom with poetry and music, we transform ancient teachings into living practices that foster connection, compassion, and authentic presence in each moment.
Hineni
(I am Present)
I enjoy being a part of Hineni. I love the connections with poetry, music, and the scholars from centuries ago, and how you can relate to their ideas today.
~ Susan
Deep gratitude for creating such a sacred place where we finally feel at home… We love the spirituality, open-heartedness, kindness, and intimacy that Rabbi Jill creates and encourages in this community.
~ Jane & Joe
I joined Hineni because I wanted to integrate Jewish spirituality into my life…I feel a special connection to the people in the group. Being a part of Hineni is very important to me as it guides me along the path.
~Linda
Hineni has changed my spiritual life and touched my soul.
~ Cherie
In Hineni You Will…
- Learn from the Path to Presence Model of Jewish mindfulness
- Attend in-depth online Live Sessions with Rabbi Jill twice a month—1 hour each, offered on Tuesdays or Thursdays (recordings are available).
- Attend our weekly Shabbat Community for meditation, song, healing & Kaddish with occasional special musical guests
- Do your own Personal Reflection and Spiritually-Enriching Practices, aided by handouts, guided meditations, and curated music playlists.
- Learn from brilliant Guest Teachers to get a broader perspective on our core teachings and invitations to special learning events.
- Enjoy the opportunity to be in Small Groups with other Hineni members to deepen your integration of the material and build relationships.
- Have an opportunity to join one of our weekly lay-led Torah study groups, our monthly Fiber Arts group, and more.
- Experience Meditation Challenges.
- Be invited to join all Core Courses taught by Rabbi Jill at no additional cost, including her Omer Journey, which follows Passover, and her Spiritual Preparation for the High Holy Days
Membership
The cost of Hineni is set up on a sliding scale from $72 – $144 per month, and you may choose to pay monthly, quarterly, or annually (discount at this level). A limited number of scholarships are available at $54 per month.
I have always needed community in my life. Rabbi Jill and Hineni is a crucial Jewish structure to add to the retirement community in which I live.
~Rabbi Rim
Words are insufficient to tell you how much you have enriched my life, given me comfort, and inspiration. The highlights of my week are always the times with you. Thank you for everything you do.
~ Ter
Thank you, Rabbi Jill, for the profound, beautiful, magical Holy spaces you continuously unfold for us to courageously explore and excavate our own Holy spaces both within and outside of ourselves.
~Brenda
Hineni has allowed me to go deeper within myself in order to better connect with my Judaism. The Mindfulness techniques and mystical leanings of Rabbi Jill are exactly what I was looking for to draw me closer to the texts of Judaism.
~Karen
Stay Present. No Matter What.
Join Our Wait List
Hineni membership typically opens 3 times each year. Please complete this form, and you will be notified of our next Open Registration.
