Current Programs at the Jewish Mindfulness Center of St. Louis
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.
CANCELED–Finding Freedom – A Mindful Movement Class for Passover
Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m.
During Passover we recall our redemption from Mitzrayim, literally the “narrow place.” This class will focus on opening and releasing those tighter places in our bodies to help us recall the feeling of freedom. Click here to register.
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Signs of Spring Awe Walk
Sunday, April 20, 9 a.m.
Queeny Park, 1675 S Mason Rd, St. Louis, MO 63131
Awe walks help us shift our attention from internal thoughts and concerns to the beauty of the world around us. Using the Biblical Song of Songs as inspiration, Rabbi Goldstein will lead this awe walk designed to help us awaken to the power of spring renewal. Experiences of awe have been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, as well as increase feelings of generosity and joy. Details of the exact meeting place provided upon registration. Click here to register.
Building Resilience in Challenging Times:
A Special Let It Ripple Series to Help Cultivate the Moral Qualities of Courage, Truth, and Faith
Led by Rabbi Andrea Goldstein and Eve Dyson
Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
May 7, 21, and June 4
Let It Ripple classes offer participants the opportunity to engage in serious musar (ethical) study balanced by mindfulness practices in order to bring a sense of deeper meaning and personal power to daily life. This special session will focus on middot (ethical qualities) that can help us navigate the increasingly uncertain world around us. The time frame has also been extended to give us more time to harness the power of these middot in our lives. While these classes are free, registration is required. Participants must be able to attend all sessions. To register click here.
Questions? Contact Rabbi Goldstein at agoldstein@sestl.org.
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.