Our next Jewish learning circle (with added bonus of meditation!)
This Fall we are running our 2nd learning circle focused on the topics of mindfulness and gratitude starting on Nov 20th. In this class, you will have the opportunity to learn alongside like-minded people about this messy, awesome, confounding, outrageous thing we call life!
Read on for more details about the class and how to apply.....
What are the topics?
Week 1: Breath How does breath show up as an integral part of human beings? How might we express gratitude for something inherent to our existence? What Jewish spiritual technologies are offered?
Week 2: Rest In an ever-going world, what might taking meaningful rest look like and how might it change our well-being? How might we interact with the idea of a Sabbath as Jewish tradition’s spiritual technology? Is a time of rest inherently counter-cultural? Or could it support us holistically in our modern lifestyles and pursuits? How can the essence of Shabbat help us create a “rest practice” in our modern lives?
Week 3: Mindful Eating What does it mean to eat mindfully? How might connecting to the source of our food open up spiritual opportunities for us? What infrastructure does Jewish practice provide in developing a wellness practice around mindful eating?
Who are the sponsors?
IYUN learning circles are an eclectic collection of folks who gather over a few weeks for a new kind of conversation and to deepen their understanding of Judaism — on their own terms.
At the Well We create spaces of belonging to learn about our bodies and to connect with transformative Jewish rituals.
Congregation Kehillah Young Adults An offshoot of local synagogue Congregation Kehillah,CKYA is an effort to give "post college pre family" young adults a synagogue to belong to and a community to join of like-minded peers.
When is it?
3 Sundays in November - 11/20, 11/27, and 12/4. Plus 1 Shabbat dinner on 12/9.
What if I can't make ALL of the sessions, but still want to participate? Please apply anyway!
But I’m so busy.
Oh, trust and believe, we get that. We... really really get that. But let’s be real, you probably scroll on social media at least 2 hours a week right? You’ll be able to pat yourself on the back for spending this same amount of time, unplugged. You owe this to yourself :)
Do I need experience with Hebrew or Torah? I never went to/been a while since /hated Hebrew School…
CKYA Learning Circles are for an eclectic collection of folk. No prerequisite experience is necessary. Just a willingness and desire to learn, grow, and ask. We make no claims about the “right” way to practice or not to practice Judaism. Our job is to help you explore the tradition in a safe space and find your own place Jewishly on your terms.
Do I need experience with meditation? This will be a great class for beginners and experts alike! We will provide guided meditations and instruction for those who are new to these types of contemplative practices.
How is this course different from other Jewish learning programs?
If you want to learn more about Jewish tradition, a lot of people offer world-class, incredible classes, and experts are more accessible than ever through online lectures and public events. Here in Phoenix, we’re doing something different. We’re trying to build people who really get to know each other, and we’re really into exploring our tradition in a modern way. Yes, I mean looking at the Torah (aka the millennia-old big Jewish conversation) and its uncanny ability to hold up a mirror to our lives.
Do I have to wear a black hat or grow out a long beard to participate?
We usually wear jeans, but you do you.
I still have questions!
Great! I would love to answer them. Email me at madeline.dolgin@gmail.comor let’s grab coffee.
I would be into this. What do I do now?
Applications for our Holy Bodies Learning Circle will be accepted on a rolling basis through Nov 6th and I would urge you to apply as soon as possible - spots fill up quickly. You can apply right here.