https://simplecast.com Welcome to “Open My Heart: Living Jewish Prayer” from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Each weekday people associated with the Institute will offer a short prayer-practice, inviting you to join them. From one day to the next, the practice, the content, the words, and the voices will be different. No one presenter, and no one prayer, will necessarily work for everyone. But, our hope (and expectation) is that over time, joining in these prayers will lead you to find your own authentic and meaningful prayer practice at this time. Our hope is that these prayers will open your heart to prayer. Look for us wherever you find your podcasts. 2024 Open My Heart: Living Jewish Prayer en Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:15:20 +0000 https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9aafe50b-c5f0-40ef-aa8a-426cd694ed79/bc4ae7d1-5616-472d-b7da-d3fcdc5c5a40/3000x3000/image002-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ episodic Welcome to “Open My Heart: Living Jewish Prayer” from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Each weekday people associated with the Institute will offer a short prayer-practice, inviting you to join them. From one day to the next, the practice, the content, the words, and the voices will be different. No one presenter, and no one prayer, will necessarily work for everyone. But, our hope (and expectation) is that over time, joining in these prayers will lead you to find your own authentic and meaningful prayer practice at this time. Our hope is that these prayers will open your heart to prayer. Look for us wherever you find your podcasts. Rabbi Jonathan Slater false https://feeds.simplecast.com/5gh7j23B judaism, meditation, mindfulness, spirituality, wellness Institute for Jewish Spirituality info@jewishspirituality.org 729044ce-3a3e-427b-b295-d84491b813e2 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ It's a Wrap Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:23:17 In the course of seven months, we've offered 55 podcasts featuring a variety of prayer practices. These programs have been downloaded nearly 30,000 times. It is time to celebrate, and to take time to envision what might come next. In the course of seven months, we've offered 55 podcasts featuring a variety of prayer practices. These programs have been downloaded nearly 30,000 times. It is time to celebrate, and to take time to envision what might come next. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 55 1b5b63ef-31bf-4f17-a23b-c6759f4e21d5 Fri, 9 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Elana Arian) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ May I be safe Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Elana Arian 00:34:48 This week we get to visit with Elana Arian, whose "Ken Yehi Ratzon" has closed our podcast. She shares her background, how she came to write Jewish music, her work as guest-artist in congregations and how that shapes her work, and how she came to write our closing tune. This week we get to visit with Elana Arian, whose "Ken Yehi Ratzon" has closed our podcast. She shares her background, how she came to write Jewish music, her work as guest-artist in congregations and how that shapes her work, and how she came to write our closing tune. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 54 ac57b366-86f2-425b-8325-eae171ccae07 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Judith Silver) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Meet the Composer of "Open" Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Judith Silver 00:23:11 Each week we have been blessed to hear the first moments of the composition "Open" by Judith Silver. This week we meet her, and learn about how she came to write Jewish music, and how "Open" came to be. A true blessing! Each week we have been blessed to hear the first moments of the composition "Open" by Judith Silver. This week we meet her, and learn about how she came to write Jewish music, and how "Open" came to be. A true blessing! wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 53 2c29c631-fcb5-47e5-b7fe-0a86af8c72e1 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Debra Robbins, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Practicing with Psalm 27 Rabbi Debra Robbins, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:25:01 We are blessed to be invited into the personal process of listening deeply to the words of Psalm 27 to open our hearts with Rabbi Debra Robbins. Her book and its practices are so rich, it is helpful to have it modeled for us, so that we can engage with the Psalm ourselves, beginning on 1 Elul (August 8, 2021), to open our own hearts along the way. We are blessed to be invited into the personal process of listening deeply to the words of Psalm 27 to open our hearts with Rabbi Debra Robbins. Her book and its practices are so rich, it is helpful to have it modeled for us, so that we can engage with the Psalm ourselves, beginning on 1 Elul (August 8, 2021), to open our own hearts along the way. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 52 ce257beb-3b3d-461d-9634-85dfb8c17a67 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Debra Robbins, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27 Rabbi Debra Robbins, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:30:37 The period of time from the start of Elul to the end of Sukkot is about the same length of time from Passover to Shavuot. The former period is given focus through the recitation of Psalm 27 (and the chanting/recitation of selichot, or penitential prayers). Rabbi Debra Robbins provides us with tools to make the practice of reciting Psalm 27 a richer, deeper, and more sustained experience in her book. The period of time from the start of Elul to the end of Sukkot is about the same length of time from Passover to Shavuot. The former period is given focus through the recitation of Psalm 27 (and the chanting/recitation of selichot, or penitential prayers). Rabbi Debra Robbins provides us with tools to make the practice of reciting Psalm 27 a richer, deeper, and more sustained experience in her book. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 51 13236e57-963c-4a8a-b334-2c9948967019 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Denise Eger, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ The Nighttime Shema Rabbi Denise Eger, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:07:23 Prayer does not have to be complex, and we don't have to go looking for it up in the heavens or over the sea. Sometimes it is just in our mouths and our hearts, in simplicity and directness. Rabbi Denise Eger shares her lifelong practice of reciting the Shema at night, when going to sleep. Prayer does not have to be complex, and we don't have to go looking for it up in the heavens or over the sea. Sometimes it is just in our mouths and our hearts, in simplicity and directness. Rabbi Denise Eger shares her lifelong practice of reciting the Shema at night, when going to sleep. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 50 6cb27e0c-a58c-4654-84f7-7597891af19e Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Denise Eger) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Mishkan Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Denise Eger 00:31:52 There are so many ways to open up prayer. The most effective, and most important, is to connect deeply to one's own life, one's own heart, and to see oneself. From that clear seeing -- or the desire to do so -- we can express our deepest desires, most overwhelming fears, greatest joys, and significant commitments. That has inspired the flourishing of prayer in the LGBTQ+ community, which does not often see itself in traditional Jewish prayers. Rabbi Denise Eger introduces us to the richness of this prayer tradition in Mishkan Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells, A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual. There are so many ways to open up prayer. The most effective, and most important, is to connect deeply to one's own life, one's own heart, and to see oneself. From that clear seeing -- or the desire to do so -- we can express our deepest desires, most overwhelming fears, greatest joys, and significant commitments. That has inspired the flourishing of prayer in the LGBTQ+ community, which does not often see itself in traditional Jewish prayers. Rabbi Denise Eger introduces us to the richness of this prayer tradition in Mishkan Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells, A Celebration of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 49 dc4436fe-05d0-45ce-9c80-246ae4c60848 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Mike Comins, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ 25-25-50 Meditation Rabbi Mike Comins, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:20:09 Do you think you could have an "I-Thou" connection to a tree? Well, not sitting in your house you can't! And, likely just walking up to a tree and saying "HI" won't work either. Rabbi Mike Comins offers us a practice to help us cultivate our capacity to be outdoors and really BE there, perhaps ultimately to meet it as a "Thou". Do you think you could have an "I-Thou" connection to a tree? Well, not sitting in your house you can't! And, likely just walking up to a tree and saying "HI" won't work either. Rabbi Mike Comins offers us a practice to help us cultivate our capacity to be outdoors and really BE there, perhaps ultimately to meet it as a "Thou". wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 48 cd8489f3-cf12-42c0-ae7b-13641737b882 Mon, 7 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi David Stern, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Prayer as Poetry: Making Space for our Lives Rabbi David Stern, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:28:20 The Rabbis speak of the letters of Torah as being black fire on white fire. Rabbi David Stern understands this as the events of our life, and our ability to find space and spaciousness around them, to make meaning, and to find peace. He invites us into three meditation-based, poetry-infused prayers. The Rabbis speak of the letters of Torah as being black fire on white fire. Rabbi David Stern understands this as the events of our life, and our ability to find space and spaciousness around them, to make meaning, and to find peace. He invites us into three meditation-based, poetry-infused prayers. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 47 ac5b561b-fdec-4fb7-ae13-d51229b1c903 Fri, 4 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Karyn Kedar) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ A Morning Practice Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Karyn Kedar 00:14:45 A spiritual practice requires "makom": a place, God (called HaMakom by the rabbis of the Talmud), and kiyyum, our own personal presence. Rabbi Karyn Kedar brings us through her personal practice of Makom, her personal evening and morning prayer practice. A spiritual practice requires "makom": a place, God (called HaMakom by the rabbis of the Talmud), and kiyyum, our own personal presence. Rabbi Karyn Kedar brings us through her personal practice of Makom, her personal evening and morning prayer practice. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 46 7bf4889d-f178-4504-9f48-cfddae581334 Mon, 31 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Karyn Kedar) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Amen: Seeking Presence with Prayer, Poetry, and Mindfulness Practice Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Karyn Kedar 00:32:13 Is prayer poetry? Is poetry prayer? What is the orientation of mind and heart that one needs to bring to be able to do one, the other, or both? Rabbi Karyn Kedar -- author, poet, spiritual director, and IJS alumna -- invites us into her investigation of these questions through her recent book. Is prayer poetry? Is poetry prayer? What is the orientation of mind and heart that one needs to bring to be able to do one, the other, or both? Rabbi Karyn Kedar -- author, poet, spiritual director, and IJS alumna -- invites us into her investigation of these questions through her recent book. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 45 4edc007d-76c2-45eb-8cfa-1846c8fc2ae1 Fri, 28 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbanit Leah Sarna, Rabba Dina Brawer) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ PrayerFull Guide to Prayer Practice - Part 2 Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbanit Leah Sarna, Rabba Dina Brawer 00:18:52 We welcome back Rabbanit Leah and Rabba Dina to reap the benefits of their work together. In this episode, we will hear their most recent PrayerFull podcast on Great Love. We welcome back Rabbanit Leah and Rabba Dina to reap the benefits of their work together. In this episode, we will hear their most recent PrayerFull podcast on Great Love. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 44 9e509ef6-a53a-48a1-8d7c-e619c56796c0 Mon, 24 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbanit Leah Sarna, Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabba Dina Brawer) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ PrayerFull Guide to Prayer Practice - Part 1 Rabbanit Leah Sarna, Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabba Dina Brawer 00:34:00 Just as there are varied prayer traditions in different communities, so there are many ways to enter into prayer. Rabba Dina Brawer and Rabbanit Leah Sarna, Orthodox rabbis, have created a podcast of curated, thematic offerings for personal, contemplative prayer. We have a wide-ranging conversation about prayer, to prepare us to listen to one of their episodes in our next episode. Just as there are varied prayer traditions in different communities, so there are many ways to enter into prayer. Rabba Dina Brawer and Rabbanit Leah Sarna, Orthodox rabbis, have created a podcast of curated, thematic offerings for personal, contemplative prayer. We have a wide-ranging conversation about prayer, to prepare us to listen to one of their episodes in our next episode. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 43 67bbaf38-b179-40e0-9d73-cfa3cb6de1eb Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Jill Hammer) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Thank You, Shekhinah, for Blessing This Day Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Jill Hammer 00:29:08 Rabbi Jill Hammer is the co-founder of the Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute, which is a training program in earth based embodied feminist Jewish leadership and spiritual life. She invites us to join in a davvening practice rooted in the Kohenet community, and which she would engage in herself, sitting in Central Park, or at home on Shabbat. Rabbi Jill Hammer is the co-founder of the Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute, which is a training program in earth based embodied feminist Jewish leadership and spiritual life. She invites us to join in a davvening practice rooted in the Kohenet community, and which she would engage in herself, sitting in Central Park, or at home on Shabbat. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 42 18037a5d-57ce-4c41-8152-bea0b032b068 Mon, 10 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Margot Stein, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Opening, through Song and Chant, to My Body and Soul Rabbi Margot Stein, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:24:28 Particularly in the West, body and soul exist in two different domains. This is true for classical Judaism, as well. But, they are not separate, they live in one, intimate unity. It takes work to awaken to that truth. Prayer -- particularly through breath in song and chant -- can be a means toward inner and outer unification. Rabbi Margot Stein invites us into her practice for that purpose. Particularly in the West, body and soul exist in two different domains. This is true for classical Judaism, as well. But, they are not separate, they live in one, intimate unity. It takes work to awaken to that truth. Prayer -- particularly through breath in song and chant -- can be a means toward inner and outer unification. Rabbi Margot Stein invites us into her practice for that purpose. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 41 f37128bf-4134-4f41-966c-a3fe24330ca6 Fri, 7 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Ruth Sohn) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ The Words of the Siddur: Evocative Poetry of the Soul Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Ruth Sohn 00:20:03 Often, when a book is placed before us we think we have to read it. But, that is not what we are supposed to do with the prayer-book. We're supposed to use it to open our hearts to prayer. Rabbi Ruth Sohn shares her personal practice of morning prayer, using the words of the siddur to prompt her own heart to prayer. Join her! Often, when a book is placed before us we think we have to read it. But, that is not what we are supposed to do with the prayer-book. We're supposed to use it to open our hearts to prayer. Rabbi Ruth Sohn shares her personal practice of morning prayer, using the words of the siddur to prompt her own heart to prayer. Join her! wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 40 12da6340-6d87-4c52-be72-46d6ba45dcf2 Mon, 3 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Cantor Louise Treitman) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Bringing God Into Our Bodies through Reiki, the Sefirot, and Adon Olam Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Cantor Louise Treitman 00:24:24 Spiritual life is all encompassing, and there is no dimension of our lived experience that is outside of its concern. In the same way, most spiritual traditions intuit and focus on shared awareness and experience. Cantor Louise Treitman brings together the healing sensation of Reiki, the energy of the Sefirot, and the experience of singing Adon Olam in a powerful morning prayer practice. Spiritual life is all encompassing, and there is no dimension of our lived experience that is outside of its concern. In the same way, most spiritual traditions intuit and focus on shared awareness and experience. Cantor Louise Treitman brings together the healing sensation of Reiki, the energy of the Sefirot, and the experience of singing Adon Olam in a powerful morning prayer practice. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 39 191053e8-aae8-40fc-a4e6-550cc03dcd62 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (mindfulness, meditation, judaism, wellness, prayer, spirituality) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Finding Balance Each Morning mindfulness, meditation, judaism, wellness, prayer, spirituality 00:21:15 How do you start your day? What does it mean to "get out on the wrong side of the bed"? What prepares you to meet the world fully, with the whole of your being? Cantor Bat-Ami Moses offers us a practice of bringing Netzach -- energy and determination -- and Hod --acceptance and receptivity -- into balance in heart, mind, body and soul to begin our day. How do you start your day? What does it mean to "get out on the wrong side of the bed"? What prepares you to meet the world fully, with the whole of your being? Cantor Bat-Ami Moses offers us a practice of bringing Netzach -- energy and determination -- and Hod --acceptance and receptivity -- into balance in heart, mind, body and soul to begin our day. cantor bat-ami moses, rabbi jonathan slater false full 38 38489f20-70bc-4e9a-b13c-46d8c3261e9c Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Cantor Lizzie Shammash, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Unify Our Hearts -- in Love Cantor Lizzie Shammash, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:21:45 So much of our lives can feel scattered. What should I be doing now? Is there somewhere I should be (or not be)? What am I feeling? How is my heart? We pray "Unify our hearts to love and reverence Your Name" -- and through this prayer, we may find our own inner wholeness. Chant and pray with Cantor Lizzie Shammash in this moving practice of unification. So much of our lives can feel scattered. What should I be doing now? Is there somewhere I should be (or not be)? What am I feeling? How is my heart? We pray "Unify our hearts to love and reverence Your Name" -- and through this prayer, we may find our own inner wholeness. Chant and pray with Cantor Lizzie Shammash in this moving practice of unification. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 37 48858e7c-f5cd-4a3a-9fcd-9d4adab1ac75 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Dasee Berkowitz, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Praying in the "In-Between" Dasee Berkowitz, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:11:40 We often think of prayer as coming in prescribed times or in specific places. But, often the most profound prayers come at those "in-between" moments, when things can go this way or that, or when we sense those important (but not necessarilly unusual) transitions in our lives. Dasee Berkowitz shares her "in-between" prayers, and invites us to live, pray, and love with her. We often think of prayer as coming in prescribed times or in specific places. But, often the most profound prayers come at those "in-between" moments, when things can go this way or that, or when we sense those important (but not necessarilly unusual) transitions in our lives. Dasee Berkowitz shares her "in-between" prayers, and invites us to live, pray, and love with her. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 36 997714f0-f3a9-4665-ba81-6dfc4e84d29b Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Dasee Berkowitz) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Becoming a Soulful Parent: A Path to the Wisdom Within Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Dasee Berkowitz 00:34:02 "Ayeka", "where are you?" is the first question in the Bible, address to Adam after he had eaten of the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. That's a question every parent probably asks their child -- in some form -- when the child does something out of bounds. But, do parents ask themselves the same question? Dasee Berkowitz invites us to (re)connect with our own soul while parenting, for the sake of our children, and for our own sake as well. "Ayeka", "where are you?" is the first question in the Bible, address to Adam after he had eaten of the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. That's a question every parent probably asks their child -- in some form -- when the child does something out of bounds. But, do parents ask themselves the same question? Dasee Berkowitz invites us to (re)connect with our own soul while parenting, for the sake of our children, and for our own sake as well. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 35 9f7d47fa-c99f-40b9-9e75-08448bd04a32 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Gratitude and Spiritual Protection Before Getting Out of Bed Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah 00:17:44 The transition from sleep to wakefulness can be fraught. For some, it is a time to jump out of bed and get the day going. Others just pull the covers over their heads and hide from the morning light. Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah welcomes her soul back to her body and envisions being wrapped in light to set out on her day. We invite you to join her in this practice! The transition from sleep to wakefulness can be fraught. For some, it is a time to jump out of bed and get the day going. Others just pull the covers over their heads and hide from the morning light. Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah welcomes her soul back to her body and envisions being wrapped in light to set out on her day. We invite you to join her in this practice! wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 34 9f9a81c0-5c43-4178-ad60-e4e4af4471d0 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Parenting on a Prayer: Ancient Jewish Secrets for Raising Modern Children Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:32:52 There are tons of parenting books on the market, most of which are prescriptive and often lead to self-judgment. This week and next, we meet two authors who have reflected on their own experiences as parents and found wisdom to support themselves and others in the complex but delightful and revelatory practice of parenting. This week, Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah shares the insights she gained from the siddur that have supported her in her parenting practice. There are tons of parenting books on the market, most of which are prescriptive and often lead to self-judgment. This week and next, we meet two authors who have reflected on their own experiences as parents and found wisdom to support themselves and others in the complex but delightful and revelatory practice of parenting. This week, Rabbi Amy Grossblatt Pessah shares the insights she gained from the siddur that have supported her in her parenting practice. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 33 d996e839-433a-4555-a9a5-33245d71eb32 Fri, 9 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Alden Solovy, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Spiritual Journaling as Spiritual Listening Alden Solovy, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:16:40 Alden Solovy spoke movingly about how poetry and prayer emerged in his life, and have sustained and nurtured him through very difficult circumstances. Now, he shares a key element of his morning prayer practice: sacred journaling. Listening deeply to his own heart, he touches on Awarnesses, Gratitudes, and Intentions to ground his life, and prepare him to pray from the heart. Alden Solovy spoke movingly about how poetry and prayer emerged in his life, and have sustained and nurtured him through very difficult circumstances. Now, he shares a key element of his morning prayer practice: sacred journaling. Listening deeply to his own heart, he touches on Awarnesses, Gratitudes, and Intentions to ground his life, and prepare him to pray from the heart. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 32 6940a931-0abd-44f1-be6c-8d7426532e82 Mon, 5 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Alden Solovy, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Alden Solovy: "This Precious Life" Alden Solovy, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:27:21 We begin a series of three interviews with authors in the field of prayer. The first is with Alden Solovy, who writes at tobendlight.com, and who has recently published "This Precious Life: Encountering the Divine with Poetry and Prayer". His project is to offer us all entry into expressing our own prayers, and finding our way into the prayerbook as our own. We begin a series of three interviews with authors in the field of prayer. The first is with Alden Solovy, who writes at tobendlight.com, and who has recently published "This Precious Life: Encountering the Divine with Poetry and Prayer". His project is to offer us all entry into expressing our own prayers, and finding our way into the prayerbook as our own. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 31 2e455d74-c59b-4c1f-96a9-b011f7e1dd0d Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Lavey Dereby, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Praying to the Beloved Rabbi Lavey Dereby, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:24:45 Contemplative practice -- for instance, meditation -- can settle the body and mind and help us to sense the deep Oneness of all beings. But, it can also be lonely. We human beings also need connection and relationship. Rabbi Lavey Dereby shares his personal practice of passionate, heart-felt prayer, of reaching out to the One, as Beloved. [Note: the prayer practice itself is all in Hebrew -- so please see the transcript for the words and translation] Contemplative practice -- for instance, meditation -- can settle the body and mind and help us to sense the deep Oneness of all beings. But, it can also be lonely. We human beings also need connection and relationship. Rabbi Lavey Dereby shares his personal practice of passionate, heart-felt prayer, of reaching out to the One, as Beloved. [Note: the prayer practice itself is all in Hebrew -- so please see the transcript for the words and translation] wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 30 c96a1491-5778-4ebb-aad0-21c8960b62e0 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Rachel Gartner, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ "Middot and Meniyot" -or- "Musar My Way" Rabbi Rachel Gartner, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:33:25 We often think of prayer as a practice of reaching out, of shifting our attention toward God "out there". But, it can also be a matter of turning inward, connecting to the divine -- and divine qualities -- in our own souls. Rabbi Rachel Gartner introduces us to her practice with the obstacles to shining the light of her soul more brightly into the world, as prayer. We often think of prayer as a practice of reaching out, of shifting our attention toward God "out there". But, it can also be a matter of turning inward, connecting to the divine -- and divine qualities -- in our own souls. Rabbi Rachel Gartner introduces us to her practice with the obstacles to shining the light of her soul more brightly into the world, as prayer. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 29 2874bd51-7f75-473c-911b-1952d8e3b073 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jacob Staub, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ "God Lifts All Who Fall" Rabbi Jacob Staub, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:24:21 Rabbi Jacob Staub recalls a teaching of his "rebbe" Sylvia Boorstein: whatever is happening, however you feel, whatever you know to be true, no matter how frightening, no matter how painful, no matter how difficut -- "Don't Duck!" But, how? Jacob leans into the arms of God, who lifts all who fall -- even him, even you. He invites you to join in this warm-hearted, loving prayer. Rabbi Jacob Staub recalls a teaching of his "rebbe" Sylvia Boorstein: whatever is happening, however you feel, whatever you know to be true, no matter how frightening, no matter how painful, no matter how difficut -- "Don't Duck!" But, how? Jacob leans into the arms of God, who lifts all who fall -- even him, even you. He invites you to join in this warm-hearted, loving prayer. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 28 0fc0c92b-25c6-4c7d-bee3-fc3a73f4d4b8 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Hazzan Harold Messinger, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Why Worry When You Can Pray Hazzan Harold Messinger, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:19:56 When COVID-19 hit, rather than limiting religious life, Hazzan Harold Messinger (and his colleague Rabbi David Ackerman) of Beth Am Israel, created a new Zoom-minyan. Rather than bemoan not singing together, he used music on his end to engage people in their bodies and souls on their end. We invite you to have a taste of his Zoom minyan. P.S. check out the transcript for links to many of these tunes! When COVID-19 hit, rather than limiting religious life, Hazzan Harold Messinger (and his colleague Rabbi David Ackerman) of Beth Am Israel, created a new Zoom-minyan. Rather than bemoan not singing together, he used music on his end to engage people in their bodies and souls on their end. We invite you to have a taste of his Zoom minyan. P.S. check out the transcript for links to many of these tunes! wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 27 57fc1bb0-2639-4e3f-a880-7d549a8663d8 Mon, 8 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Cantor Josh Breitzer, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Morning Walking Practice Cantor Josh Breitzer, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:20:10 There are many ways to pray, but fundamental to them all is opening awareness to that which is Beyond, to the All, to God. Cantor Josh Breitzer, in this time of pandemic, has turned his walking-commute into a walking-practice, bringing attention to the mundane aspects of the world around him, to wake up in payer. There are many ways to pray, but fundamental to them all is opening awareness to that which is Beyond, to the All, to God. Cantor Josh Breitzer, in this time of pandemic, has turned his walking-commute into a walking-practice, bringing attention to the mundane aspects of the world around him, to wake up in payer. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 26 aab0f15e-49ec-4b4b-811c-a0d35b900b8b Fri, 5 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Danielle Upbin, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Taking "Modeh Ani" Out of Bed and Into Our Lives Rabbi Danielle Upbin, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:21:10 Is it possible to be fully grateful for our lives the first thing upon waking? How might the first prayer of gratitude, "Modeh Ani", help us cultivate a life of thanks and awareness. Rabbi Danielle Upbin shares her personal practice of mindfulness and chant. Is it possible to be fully grateful for our lives the first thing upon waking? How might the first prayer of gratitude, "Modeh Ani", help us cultivate a life of thanks and awareness. Rabbi Danielle Upbin shares her personal practice of mindfulness and chant. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 25 640d5c75-43a1-4fa9-8d88-428ddbbc88dc Mon, 1 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Cantor Shayna DeLowe) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Creating a Sacred Space to Pray Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Cantor Shayna DeLowe 00:30:35 Many of us know where to sit in our synagogues for prayer, and allow the space to lead us into prayer. But, what do we do when we are on our own, even if joining in Zoom-prayers? Cantor Shayna DeLowe shares her personal experience of creating a sacred space for prayer, so that we might pray with her, as well. Many of us know where to sit in our synagogues for prayer, and allow the space to lead us into prayer. But, what do we do when we are on our own, even if joining in Zoom-prayers? Cantor Shayna DeLowe shares her personal experience of creating a sacred space for prayer, so that we might pray with her, as well. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 24 885f8d25-83af-4c24-b539-d70a7e0276ae Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Neil Blumofe, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ A Rabbi, Yehudah Amichai, and Leonard Cohen Daven Together Rabbi Neil Blumofe, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:24:04 Weaving traditional liturgical melodies and the poetry of Amichai and Cohen, Rabbi Neil Blumofe walks us deep into the heart of love, through the morning/Shacharit service. Weaving traditional liturgical melodies and the poetry of Amichai and Cohen, Rabbi Neil Blumofe walks us deep into the heart of love, through the morning/Shacharit service. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 23 cfc737d0-7c93-4626-a4ec-d238ecae3e61 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Shefa Gold, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Expectancy -- not Expectation Rabbi Shefa Gold, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:16:42 "All of Scripture is holy, but the Song of Songs is holy of holies" said Rabbi Akiva -- and also Rabbi Shefa Gold. She mines this book as a source of inspiration and personal teaching, through chant and silence. "Here comes my beloved!" "All of Scripture is holy, but the Song of Songs is holy of holies" said Rabbi Akiva -- and also Rabbi Shefa Gold. She mines this book as a source of inspiration and personal teaching, through chant and silence. "Here comes my beloved!" wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 22 724925a2-6304-4190-ae5d-e46ab6e750d9 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ What Are We? The Redemptive Power of Prayer Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:28:16 In the early part of the morning service, we meet a passage that carries us through a profound contemplation of our lives. Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell leads us through the prayer, and into it, to find our way to love. In the early part of the morning service, we meet a passage that carries us through a profound contemplation of our lives. Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell leads us through the prayer, and into it, to find our way to love. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 21 2635940f-ad59-4d5b-a875-cecf4056aa17 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Aviva Chernickk, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Kissing the Mezuzah Opening the Door to Prayer Aviva Chernickk, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:20:11 Who doesn't like to kiss? But, how many extend that to kissing the mezuzah? Aviva Chernickk has -- as a practice when she comes home and leaves the house, and as a prompt to cultivate the love invoked in the Shema. Who doesn't like to kiss? But, how many extend that to kissing the mezuzah? Aviva Chernickk has -- as a practice when she comes home and leaves the house, and as a prompt to cultivate the love invoked in the Shema. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 20 6fbfd6ac-d3db-439e-9969-9bb334988ded Mon, 8 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Cantor Audrey Abrams) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Chant as the Heart of Prayer Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Cantor Audrey Abrams 00:25:58 Cantor Audrey Abrams brings her background as a music therapist (and her self-awareness as a "shower davener") to help us use chant to open the heart, face our truth, and emerge more whole. Cantor Audrey Abrams brings her background as a music therapist (and her self-awareness as a "shower davener") to help us use chant to open the heart, face our truth, and emerge more whole. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 19 62a2e1f6-58bc-4a1f-8be6-8b3b3dda9b49 Fri, 5 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Yosef Goldman, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ I am? And You are? Dialogic Personal Prayer Rabbi Yosef Goldman, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:21:38 Grounding his practice in the teachings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Hacohen Kook and Rav Dov Singer, Rabbi Yosef Goldman leads us into a deep engagement with our own lived experience, grounding us in a heart of gratitude. Grounding his practice in the teachings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Hacohen Kook and Rav Dov Singer, Rabbi Yosef Goldman leads us into a deep engagement with our own lived experience, grounding us in a heart of gratitude. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 18 fd6a0005-49d1-424b-8564-e67312bb1f71 Mon, 1 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Susan Leider, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Waking Up to Blessing Rabbi Susan Leider, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:20:37 Rabbi Susan Leider invites us to join her as she wakes up, connecting the daily Birkhot Hashachar to each step along the way. Rabbi Susan Leider invites us to join her as she wakes up, connecting the daily Birkhot Hashachar to each step along the way. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 17 e0fb2c1a-0ceb-4de9-9521-ec6bb6b3a5ed Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Hannah Dresner) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Chant to Open the Heart Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Hannah Dresner 00:22:59 Chanting a niggun is not only an outward expression of yearning. It can also penetrate the heart. Rabbi Hannah Dresner, chanting in her car, leads us in practice from a parched place, to open to the flow available at all times. Chanting a niggun is not only an outward expression of yearning. It can also penetrate the heart. Rabbi Hannah Dresner, chanting in her car, leads us in practice from a parched place, to open to the flow available at all times. niggun, wellness, spirituality, prayer, mindfulness, meditation, jewish false full 16 9ded5699-cecf-4a2e-b29e-9c5cebec8b14 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Music to Evoke Prayer Rabbi Lydia Medwin, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:25:49 Music is so evocative! In just a few notes we can be taken back in time to a far-off place, to a connection with another person. How does that work? What is added through words? Cadence, intonation, emphasis? Join Rabbi Lydia Medwin as she sits with and unpacks her experience of "Change is Gonna Come" with Otis Redding, and find your own prayer through music, too. Music is so evocative! In just a few notes we can be taken back in time to a far-off place, to a connection with another person. How does that work? What is added through words? Cadence, intonation, emphasis? Join Rabbi Lydia Medwin as she sits with and unpacks her experience of "Change is Gonna Come" with Otis Redding, and find your own prayer through music, too. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 15 eaaf069a-df28-4885-ae4a-8e47b43a195d Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Personal Morning Davening Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari 00:24:56 Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari starts his morning davening (prayers) with the awareness that prayer is an embodied practice. He connects with sensation, with sound, with memory, and with the words of the Tradition for a personal engagement with the morning liturgy. Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari starts his morning davening (prayers) with the awareness that prayer is an embodied practice. He connects with sensation, with sound, with memory, and with the words of the Tradition for a personal engagement with the morning liturgy. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 14 838e885a-ef55-4cca-ba47-91ff341b7e43 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Amy Eilberg, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Priestly Blessing: Lovingkindness Prayer Rabbi Amy Eilberg, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:19:56 How do we prepare our hearts to pray? What conditions our souls to know what is important? Rabbi Amy Eilberg has used the mindfulness meditation practice of metta, or lovingkindness, for this purpose. The phrases she employs to settle and orient her heart are those of the Priestly blessing (Num. 6:2-26). Join her in this prayer practice for the sake of your own heart, and the good of all others. How do we prepare our hearts to pray? What conditions our souls to know what is important? Rabbi Amy Eilberg has used the mindfulness meditation practice of metta, or lovingkindness, for this purpose. The phrases she employs to settle and orient her heart are those of the Priestly blessing (Num. 6:2-26). Join her in this prayer practice for the sake of your own heart, and the good of all others. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 13 371bee01-5e37-4278-b89d-bc7becc760fa Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Hazzan Sabrina Sojourner, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Prayer as a Hug Hazzan Sabrina Sojourner, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:17:24 The spring and summer of 2020 have been tumultuous, burdened by isolation and confusion during the pandemic, by fear and anger at systemic racism, uncertainty about the future in the run-up to an election. Hazzan Sabrina Sojourner invites us to rest in the hugs of our ancestors, In God's embrace, to find strength and hopefulness. The spring and summer of 2020 have been tumultuous, burdened by isolation and confusion during the pandemic, by fear and anger at systemic racism, uncertainty about the future in the run-up to an election. Hazzan Sabrina Sojourner invites us to rest in the hugs of our ancestors, In God's embrace, to find strength and hopefulness. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 12 7c5822b5-a8c8-44d5-a56f-8a69b965f6bd Fri, 8 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Maor Greene, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Etz Hayyim Hi -- Praying With A Tree Maor Greene, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:17:40 The biblical book of Proverbs refers to the Torah as a "Tree of Life" and we sing those words when we return the Torah to the Ark after reading from it. But, what does that really mean? Maor Greene asks just this question, and investigates the experience of prayer with a Tree. Go outside with them to see what it's like! The biblical book of Proverbs refers to the Torah as a "Tree of Life" and we sing those words when we return the Torah to the Ark after reading from it. But, what does that really mean? Maor Greene asks just this question, and investigates the experience of prayer with a Tree. Go outside with them to see what it's like! wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 11 efcc0056-70c5-4b62-a0db-4df4da151104 Mon, 4 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Myriam Klotz) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Embodied Awakening Prayer Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Myriam Klotz 00:25:14 The traditional Jewish morning service begins with blessings acknowledging the workings of the body. But, sometimes we need to wake up more fully even before engaging in liturgical prayer. Rabbi Myriam Klotz leads us through her embodied awakening practice, inviting you to join in as well. The traditional Jewish morning service begins with blessings acknowledging the workings of the body. But, sometimes we need to wake up more fully even before engaging in liturgical prayer. Rabbi Myriam Klotz leads us through her embodied awakening practice, inviting you to join in as well. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 10 961c289e-be2f-41e9-b9f8-8877e831eb15 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Hazzan Joanna Dulkin, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Embodied Chant to Open the Heart Hazzan Joanna Dulkin, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:20:18 Many people approach prayer as an intellectual endeavor: I read the prayers and they say something, perhaps even what I mean. Others sense that prayer comes from the heart: when in community the sense of belonging and the invitation to connect with spirit opens the heart. Hazzan Joanna Dulkin reminds us that prayer begins in the body, and is energized by chant and song. Many people approach prayer as an intellectual endeavor: I read the prayers and they say something, perhaps even what I mean. Others sense that prayer comes from the heart: when in community the sense of belonging and the invitation to connect with spirit opens the heart. Hazzan Joanna Dulkin reminds us that prayer begins in the body, and is energized by chant and song. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 9 66345a99-0530-459d-9ba7-143bfe5bb744 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi David Jaffe, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Turn Your Torah into Tefillah Rabbi David Jaffe, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:19:13 Rebbe Nachman sought to use every possible methodology available to him to help people connect with their truest selves and to the Divine. One such practice was turning one's Torah Study into Tefilah (prayer). Rabbi David Jaffe gives us instructions, demonstrates, and leads us in this prayer practice. Rebbe Nachman sought to use every possible methodology available to him to help people connect with their truest selves and to the Divine. One such practice was turning one's Torah Study into Tefilah (prayer). Rabbi David Jaffe gives us instructions, demonstrates, and leads us in this prayer practice. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 8 7a0ed229-8bc0-4617-a5ed-c489464bbb9d Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Dan Liben) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Praying All Three Paragraphs of the Shema Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Dan Liben 00:16:33 In many liturgically grounded communities, it is often only the first and last paragraphs of the Shema (Deut. 6:4-9; Num.15:37-41) that are recited as a community. But, what about the middle paragraph (Deut. 11:13-21)? Shouldn't it be part of our prayer? Rabbi Dan Liben thinks so, and shows us how he raises it up in a mindfulness-based prayer practice. In many liturgically grounded communities, it is often only the first and last paragraphs of the Shema (Deut. 6:4-9; Num.15:37-41) that are recited as a community. But, what about the middle paragraph (Deut. 11:13-21)? Shouldn't it be part of our prayer? Rabbi Dan Liben thinks so, and shows us how he raises it up in a mindfulness-based prayer practice. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 7 ec6065c9-77e4-4660-ac48-f6480b69a9a8 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Rachel Timoner) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Meditation as Prayer Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Rachel Timoner 00:20:05 In the early days of the pandemic (March, 2020), Rabbi Rachel Timoner turned to her own native prayer practice to help her ground herself, and then serve her community. Eventually, she shared her prayer practice with them, and sustained them as well. In this episode, she leads us through that practice in an intimate, personal, contemplative practice. In the early days of the pandemic (March, 2020), Rabbi Rachel Timoner turned to her own native prayer practice to help her ground herself, and then serve her community. Eventually, she shared her prayer practice with them, and sustained them as well. In this episode, she leads us through that practice in an intimate, personal, contemplative practice. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 6 56808a2a-5c22-4b53-a174-d0f34a560258 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Cantor Ellen Dreskin, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Singing Opens Me To Prayer Cantor Ellen Dreskin, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:16:32 Singing is a spiritual practice: it can open the heart, connect us to others, lead us to our deepest selves. But, how does that work? Cantor Ellen Dreskin leads us through her process of singing to become her "all" in life. Singing is a spiritual practice: it can open the heart, connect us to others, lead us to our deepest selves. But, how does that work? Cantor Ellen Dreskin leads us through her process of singing to become her "all" in life. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 5 efbf8e47-190f-4110-a2a7-2ac538c22e2e Mon, 7 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Chai Levy, Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Praying Outdoors Rabbi Chai Levy, Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:17:31 Many people report that it is easier for them to sense God's presence in the world when outdoors - often meaning in the face of natural wonders or grandeur. Rabbi Chai Levy invites us to consider, instead, just going outdoors, wherever we are, opening up to what is in the moment, and praying "Hello". Many people report that it is easier for them to sense God's presence in the world when outdoors - often meaning in the face of natural wonders or grandeur. Rabbi Chai Levy invites us to consider, instead, just going outdoors, wherever we are, opening up to what is in the moment, and praying "Hello". wellness, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 4 2b6e84f3-24d7-4525-8947-2a437b088626 Fri, 4 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Sim Shalom Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg 00:14:28 The Sages taught, "there is no blessing greater than peace", and for that reason they chose to conclude every prayer service, and many prayers, with peace. Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg leads us through a deep, prayerful reflection on the classic prayer Sim Shalom, Give us Peace. The Sages taught, "there is no blessing greater than peace", and for that reason they chose to conclude every prayer service, and many prayers, with peace. Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg leads us through a deep, prayerful reflection on the classic prayer Sim Shalom, Give us Peace. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 3 8259446e-b1c7-42e2-87c4-b9dfc6513bb7 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Nancy Flam) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ "Letting God Love Me" Rabbi Jonathan Slater, Rabbi Nancy Flam 00:21:57 What could be more delightful, but what might be more difficult, than letting God love us. In her practice, Rabbi Nancy Flam invites us to join her in just such a moment: to rest in the divine embrace, without comment, without question. What could be more delightful, but what might be more difficult, than letting God love us. In her practice, Rabbi Nancy Flam invites us to join her in just such a moment: to rest in the divine embrace, without comment, without question. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 2 d337ca45-68a7-4011-9278-b8968e8e7e31 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:51:46 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/to-admit-the-truth-in-my-heart/ To Admit the Truth in My Heart Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:24:26 To begin our series, Rabbi Jonathan Slater gives an overview of various forms of prayer, setting the context for the varieties of prayer practice we'll meet throughout this program. He then shares his practice, which includes a chant, for cultivating truth in the heart, so that inside and outside match, to cultivate integrity and wholeness. To begin our series, Rabbi Jonathan Slater gives an overview of various forms of prayer, setting the context for the varieties of prayer practice we'll meet throughout this program. He then shares his practice, which includes a chant, for cultivating truth in the heart, so that inside and outside match, to cultivate integrity and wholeness. wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer, mindfulness, meditation false full 1 6c1262e5-6d7a-4455-ab28-0e5574345f22 Mon, 9 Nov 2020 21:33:10 +0000 info@jewishspirituality.org (Rabbi Jonathan Slater) https://www.jewishspirituality.org/go-deeper/prayer-project/open-my-heart/ Welcome to Open My Heart: Living Jewish Prayer Rabbi Jonathan Slater 00:06:33 wellness, spirituality, judaism, prayer false trailer