Sunday, April 22nd
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Programs for April 22, 2018
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9:00 am
A Prayer for Healing – A Creative Prayer Writing Workshop
A prayer writing workshop with Rabbi Susan Goldberg and author Racelle Rosett. Participants will be supported in finding their voice in their healing journey for writing both private and community prayer. https://vimeo.com/261554129
Find out more »10:00 am
The Healing Hand: Being Present for the Dying and the Living in the Hardest Times
What shall I do, what shall I say, and who am I in the face of this? These are universal questions that often arise when facing the illness or impending death of a loved one. This workshop is about connecting with the things that matter most in human life and relationship to self, each other,... [More...]
Find out more »Tree of Life – A Journey into the Inner World
In this day long workshop led by Gilla Nissan and Musical Mystic, Yuval Ron, we will explore the mystical Tree of Life, a system of ten energy centers, which exist in our bodies as well in the world around us. Attunement of these cetners may lead to a mindful and wholesome way of living, improving... [More...]
Find out more »10:30 am
Women’s Mitzvot with Rabbanit Alissa, Rabba Ramie & Ms. Atara Segal
What makes a mitzvah a 'woman's mitzvah'? How can we as women deepen our connection to the femininity within our halachic and spiritual tradition? And how do we find our voice in and love of the tradition even at times when we are struggling with it? Join Rabbanit Alissa, Rabba Ramie, and Ms. Atara Segal... [More...]
Find out more »11:00 am
Chewing on What Matters: A Conversation over Brunch about Ethical Wills
A critical way that we pass down our values and our identity, Ethical Wills are a deeply significant part of advanced care planning that often get overlooked. IKAR has worked with a team of experts in the field to create Jewishly themed content meant to help individuals begin thinking about their Ethical Wills, as well... [More...]
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Working with Fear And Anxiety through Practicing Jewish Mindfulness
We live in such challenging times. From fear about the present or the future, to anxiety arising from personal circumstances, learning to notice how fear appears in us and how we habitually respond is an important first step to creating more calm in our lives. It is possible to learn how to better navigate fearful... [More...]
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Parenting an LGBTQ+ Teen in the Age of Social Media
This workshop is dedicated to the memory of Blaze Bernstein, zichrono livracha, may his memory be a blessing. Now more than ever parents are wondering how to help their LGBTQ+ teens with the unique struggles they face in the world. The topic of dating can be particularly fraught for both the teen and parental figure.... [More...]
Find out more »Real Talk: Being a Queer Teen in the Age of Social Media
Whether you are trying to figure out your identity or actually come out as LGBTQ+, sometimes the possibilities and emotions get ahead of you and you can find yourself in uncomfortable or potentially damaging situations, especially when interacting online. Don't let pressure or social media hijack your story. Share your thoughts and concerns in a... [More...]
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Shiviti: Creating a Jewish Meditation Practice
A shiviti is a visual aid for meditation and contemplation, using Hebrew names of G-d. Every Hebrew letter has a divine vibration that is amplified when used in divine names. The divine name can be used as a portal to devekut (union). When we meditate in this way using the sheviti, we are carried into... [More...]
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Dealing with Stress: A Workshop for Teenagers
Parents, school and society are constantly pushing you to get ready for the next phase of life. When do you get to enjoy the now? Through mindfulness and tools from our tradition, this workshop will teach tools for living in the now and dealing with your stress in healthy ways. For teens only.
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Death over Dinner: Jewish Ethical Wills Edition
A critical way that we pass down our values and our identity, Ethical Wills are a deeply significant part of advanced care planning that often get overlooked. IKAR has worked with a team of experts in the field to create Jewishly themed content meant to help individuals begin thinking about their Ethical Wills, as well... [More...]
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