Practicing Self-Compassion Daily
Practicing bringing love and blessing and compassion to our own selves is a daily inside workout. These four phrases help remind us what’s involved:
“Spiritual Living”
The higher goal of spiritual living is not to amass a wealth of information, but to face sacred moments.” Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
4 Ways to Enter Your Day
One of the most joyful times of my life was the year I spent becoming certified as a Master Gardener. As part of my training, I attended a lecture by a talented landscape gardener whose speciality was “Entrances.” He taught that the garden plantings leading up to your doorway set the tone for your guest’s …
In Light of the Darkness
It takes a concerted effort to find a resting place when we are surrounded by heart-breaking news both in the world and for many, in our own lives. And yet, our tradition teaches the deep lesson of Shabbat: pausing and resting and taking a breath is essential to building our universe. In this spirit, I’m …
I Fell
At some point last night, I remembered what one of my teachers taught: Panic is a choice. It’s not what happens to us, it’s how we respond.*
Returning Home: Spiritual Preparation for the High Holy Days
A 4 session “virtual” telecourse* that you can take in any time zone and at your convenience! August 20, 27 & September 3, 10 Thursday evenings Each year, we begin again. We journey back to our Source, our selves, our souls. The high holy day period is one in which we turn ourselves around. We remember who …
Mindfulness Shabbat: Ushering in Elul, the Jewish Month of Reflection
please join us for a morning of mindfulness and music Saturday August 15, 2015 9:30 am – 11:30 am private home in West Los Angeles, CA (address given upon registration) With Rabbi Jill Zimmerman featuring musical artist Ariel Root Wolpe Last month, we had a truly beautiful morning of peace, centering and deep discussion focused …
Stillness in Summer: a Meditative Musical Morning
SATURDAY July 11, 2015 9:30 am – 11:30 am West Los Angeles (address given upon registration) with Rabbi Jill Zimmerman and Ariel Root Wolpe $36 Come enjoy a morning of beautiful music and mindfulness. Time for reflection, centering, and creating intention. Remember, rejuvenate, and restore your soul. Ariel Root Wolpe is a musician, ritual creator, …
Stillness in Summer: a meditative musical morning
SATURDAY July 11, 2015 9:30 am – 11:30 am West Los Angeles (address given upon registration) with Rabbi Jill Zimmerman and Ariel Root Wolpe Come enjoy a morning of beautiful music and mindfulness. Time for reflection, centering, and creating intention. Remember, rejuvenate, and restore your soul. $36 Ariel Root Wolpe is a musician, ritual creator, …
