jewish spirituality

Join Us for Hineni Shabbat with Reb Irwin Keller and Rabbi Jill on December 20th!

Join Rabbi Jill in conversation with Reb Irwin Keller, for our Hineni Shabbat. Reb Irwin is a gifted teacher, writer, music-maker, and performer. He has recently released a new book, Shechinah at the Art Institute, which is a collection of his essays, memoirs, and poetry. He will read from his new book and Rabbi Jill will …

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Join the 10-Day Mindfulness Challenge Today

We are living through times that are overwhelming and soul-crushing. It’s too too much! Many of you may feel stretched too thin, unmoored and destabilized. You are not alone. These are very daunting times for our hearts and souls. AND YET: Every breath you take can shift your entire day. By pausing – even for …

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Gratitude Lessons from Hanukkah

You may be challenged to find gratitude when the world is burning. Our greatest spiritual teachers encourage us to find gratitude in even the smallest things. This practice builds our resilience and endurance so that we won’t be consumed by grief and fear. As we come to the sixth night of Hanukkah, with the increasing …

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Hanukkah Night Three: Memories Bring Light

Tonight we light three candles PLUS the Shabbat candles! You light the Hanukkah candles first, and then the Shabbat candles. Tonight’s focus is on Memories and how they can bring light into our lives. Memory holds a central place in Judaism because it connects us with our history, values, and identity. We remember how we …

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Hanukkah Night One: Seek The Light

The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah occurs in the darkest time of the year on the 25th night of the Hebrew month of Kislev. In 2024, the first night of Hanukkah is Wednesday, December 25th. Our theme for this year’s Hanukkah is “Bring Your Light.” Sign up for our Hanukkah emails, which you will receive in …

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Being Grateful this Hanukkah – Night 7

Hanukkah is a Festival of Lights at the darkest time of the year.  We are grateful for illumination that abundantly lights our way even at the darkest of times. You may be challenged to find gratitude when the world is burning. Our greatest spiritual teachers encourage us to find gratitude in even the smallest things. …

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Memories That Sustain Us: Hanukkah, Night Three

In a moving piece from Hannah Arendt, she notices that dark times are not rare, but that we have a “right to expect some illumination.” Arendt writes that this illumination comes from human beings who kindle a light with the way they live their lives. When we remember those people who illuminated our lives, it …

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10 Day Mindfulness Challenge – Day 1

Today is Day One of our 10-Day Jewish Mindfulness Challenge. Welcome! Here’s how it will work: When you sign up for the challenge,  you will receive an email from me each morning for ten days, as a reminder to meditate or practice mindfulness. Each day I will recommend a kavannah or guidance for the day and …

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