Current Programs at the Jewish Mindfulness Center of St. Louis
Seeing the Good: A 21-Day Practice to Cultivate Gratitude
Receive this daily email beginning on Friday, November 8 – Thursday, November 28
In numerous interviews over the past year, Rachel Goldberg-Polin spoke about the grounding power that Judaism’s daily prayer of gratitude, Modeh Ani, had for her while her son, Hersh (z”l), was being held in captivity. Rachel’s words inspired Rabbi Goldstein to create Seeing the Good, a 21-day practice to encourage others to take up the tradition of reciting Modeh Ani each morning.
By signing up for Seeing the Good, you will receive a brief email for 21 days in November introducing us to the wisdom of Judaism and other traditions, supporting us as we try to incorporate a new ritual of prayer into our lives.
Sign up to receive Seeing the Good by clicking here.
Embodiment of Memory in Body, Soul and Nation
Friday, December 6, 10am
In this cross-cultural exploration, Rabbi Michal Ken Tor and Chinese medicine practitioner Yael Saslove will delve into the interconnected physical and spiritual health of individuals and nations. By blending perspectives from Jewish thought and Eastern philosophy, we will discover how both traditions view the body as a repository of memories and experiences, emphasizing the interplay between physical health and emotional well-being on a personal and national level. To register, click here.
Rededicated and Renewed – A Mindful Movement Class for Chanukah
Friday, December 13, 10am
The word Chanukah means “rededication.” In this class, Dani will help us embody the values we wish to renew as we approach Hanukkah and the secular new year. Click here to register.
Ongoing Programs at the Jewish Mindfulness Center of St. Louis
Weekly Mindfulness Mediation Sits
9 a.m. on Tuesday Mornings on Zoom
Join Rabbi Andrea Goldstein for these weekly Mindfulness Meditation sits incorporating teachings and stories from the weekly Torah portions, Jewish prayer, and tradition. No meditation experience is necessary, all are welcome, and no registration is needed. For information about how to join, make sure you are getting our weekly Mindfulness e-mails. If you don’t get our Monday e-mails, click here to sign up.
Spiritual Direction: A Chance to Explore the Holiness of Your Life
Monday afternoons with Rabbi Goldstein, by appointment only
Spiritual Direction is a practice involving meeting with a spiritual director on a monthly basis to cultivate the ability to discern the holiness, spiritual or sacred in all aspects of life. Rabbi Goldstein completed the Spiritual Direction practicum to become a spiritual director at the Aquinas Institute of Theology in 2018.
There is no cost for members of Congregation Shaare Emeth, though it is customary to make a donation to the Jewish Mindfulness Center of St. Louis after each session. The cost for non-members is $50 per session.
To set up a first appointment contact Stacy Jespersen.