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SUMMARY:Jewish Meditation Sits
DESCRIPTION:The Baal Shem Tov is quoted as saying “Truly\, you are where your mind is.” \nJewish meditation\, which dates back thousands of years\, provides a way of cultivating a peaceful\, loving\, contented\, and awakened life. This practice helps us see hidden mental habits that get in the way of being present with ourselves and others in our lives. With practice\, it is possible to find a refuge of peacefulness\, love\, and connection that flows from inner wisdom and radiant light. \nIf you are longing to experience the capacity to live with fuller awareness\, greater peace\, and to deepen your connection to self\, others\, and the Mystery\, please join us for our monthly Jewish meditation sits at Ohavi Zedek in our large sanctuary\, led by the Mindfulness Meditation team of Lindsay Forman\, Miv London\, Gigi Weisman\, and Judy Danzig. \nDates:\n2/9/25 – 1-2:30 pm\n3/9/25 – 1-2:30 pm\n4/6/25 – 1-2:30 pm\n5/4/25 – 1-2:30 pm (in yurt\, weather permitting)\nJune – TBD \n\n  \nRegister for Jewish Meditation Sits \n  \n\nWhat to expect:\nHebrew chant\nSetting Kavanah (intention)\nGuided meditation sit\nStudy in Chevrutah (partners) – Reflection questions from the Torah reading of week thru lens of Jewish Mindfulness\nHebrew Chant \nFurther reading: What is Jewish Meditation? by Rabbi Sam Feinsmith
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/jewish-sits/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Synagogue\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Mindfulness
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SUMMARY:Yoga Body\, Jewish Mind - in the Yurt
DESCRIPTION:Led by community member Peggy Price\, RYT-200\, and creator of Yoga Body\, Jewish Mind. \nClass with be held in the OZ Yurt and will start with mindfulness breathing exercises\, slow flow\nyoga\, and concludes with a discussion and chevruta (partner) discussion of a Jewish text. \nThis is a multi-level yoga class perfect for beginners and experienced yogis.\nNo Hebrew or background knowledge is required. \nPlease wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle\, yoga mat (and a yoga block if you have one). \nAttend just one or both of the classes; participants are invited to OZ’s kiddush lunch after the class. \n\n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/yoga-body-jewish-mind-class-1-3-in-the-yurt/
LOCATION:OZ Yurt\, 188 North Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meditation and Mindfulness,Yoga
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SUMMARY:Yoga Body\, Jewish Mind - in the Yurt
DESCRIPTION:Led by community member Peggy Price\, RYT-200\, and creator of Yoga Body\, Jewish Mind. \nClass with be held in the OZ Yurt and will start with mindfulness breathing exercises\, slow flow\nyoga\, and concludes with a discussion and chevruta (partner) discussion of a Jewish text. \nThis is a multi-level yoga class perfect for beginners and experienced yogis.\nNo Hebrew or background knowledge is required. \nPlease wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle\, yoga mat (and a yoga block if you have one). \nAttend just one or both of the classes; participants are invited to OZ’s kiddush lunch after the class. \n\n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/yoga-body-jewish-mind-class-3-3-in-the-yurt/
LOCATION:OZ Yurt\, 188 North Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401
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SUMMARY:Summer Mindfulness Meditation Led by Zac Ispa-Landa - Session 1 of 3 (in the Samuelson Seiger Sanctuary\, not the Yurt)
DESCRIPTION:Join Zac Ispa-Landa who will lead three summer mindfulness sessions. \nThis is a multi-level class\, perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners. This program is secular in nature and open to all. \nNo special clothing or gear needed. Chairs are available\, and you’re welcome to bring a meditation cushion or whatever helps you feel comfortable. We will have some cushions as well. \nAttend just one or all classes; participants are invited to OZ’s kiddush lunch after the class. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n\nAbout our leader:\nZac is a mindfulness teacher\, father\, beekeeper\, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Vermont. At UVM\, he teaches courses on ecology\, environmental justice\, mindfulness\, and honey bee culture. He teaches mindfulness with the Burlington Dharma Collective\, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies\, Cambridge Insight Meditation Center\, Inward Bound Mindfulness\, and elsewhere. He began meditating twenty years ago\, inspired by a vision of personal and collective liberation\, and has spent thousands of hours in meditation and hundreds of days on retreat since. Zac celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Beth Shalom in Missouri and now\, many years later\, lives in Winooski with his partner\, son\, and tens of thousands of honeybees. You can learn more about Zac at: www.zacispalanda.com
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/summer-mindfulness-meditation-led-by-zac-ispa-landa-session-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Samuelson Saiger Sanctuary\, 188 North Prospect Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Mindfulness
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SUMMARY:Summer Mindfulness Meditation In the Yurt Led by Zac Ispa-Landa - Session 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join Zac Ispa-Landa who will lead three summer mindfulness sessions. \nThis is a multi-level class\, perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners. This program is secular in nature and open to all. \nNo special clothing or gear needed. Chairs are available\, and you’re welcome to bring a meditation cushion or whatever helps you feel comfortable. We will have some cushions as well. \nAttend just one or all classes; participants are invited to OZ’s kiddush lunch after the class. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n\nAbout our leader:\nZac is a mindfulness teacher\, father\, beekeeper\, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Vermont. At UVM\, he teaches courses on ecology\, environmental justice\, mindfulness\, and honey bee culture. He teaches mindfulness with the Burlington Dharma Collective\, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies\, Cambridge Insight Meditation Center\, Inward Bound Mindfulness\, and elsewhere. He began meditating twenty years ago\, inspired by a vision of personal and collective liberation\, and has spent thousands of hours in meditation and hundreds of days on retreat since. Zac celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Beth Shalom in Missouri and now\, many years later\, lives in Winooski with his partner\, son\, and tens of thousands of honeybees. You can learn more about Zac at: www.zacispalanda.com
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/summer-mindfulness-meditation-in-the-yurt-led-by-zac-ispa-landa-session-2-of-3/
LOCATION:OZ Yurt\, 188 North Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401
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SUMMARY:Summer Mindfulness Meditation In the Yurt Led by Zac Ispa-Landa - Session 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join Zac Ispa-Landa who will lead three summer mindfulness sessions. \nThis is a multi-level class\, perfect for beginners and seasoned practitioners. This program is secular in nature and open to all. \nNo special clothing or gear needed. Chairs are available\, and you’re welcome to bring a meditation cushion or whatever helps you feel comfortable. We will have some cushions as well. \nAttend just one or all classes; participants are invited to OZ’s kiddush lunch after the class. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n\nAbout our leader:\nZac is a mindfulness teacher\, father\, beekeeper\, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Vermont. At UVM\, he teaches courses on ecology\, environmental justice\, mindfulness\, and honey bee culture. He teaches mindfulness with the Burlington Dharma Collective\, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies\, Cambridge Insight Meditation Center\, Inward Bound Mindfulness\, and elsewhere. He began meditating twenty years ago\, inspired by a vision of personal and collective liberation\, and has spent thousands of hours in meditation and hundreds of days on retreat since. Zac celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Congregation Beth Shalom in Missouri and now\, many years later\, lives in Winooski with his partner\, son\, and tens of thousands of honeybees. You can learn more about Zac at: www.zacispalanda.com
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/summer-mindfulness-meditation-in-the-yurt-led-by-zac-ispa-landa-session-3-of-3/
LOCATION:OZ Yurt\, 188 North Prospect St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401
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SUMMARY:Hineni: Jewish Mindfulness Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR HINENI \nThe third annual Hineni retreat* is a multi-day immersion into mindfulness meditation for Jewish\, Jewish-adjacent\, and curious individuals of all backgrounds. Led by Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality\, this retreat is designed for both experienced practitioners and those new to meditation. \n\nThis year’s theme\, Shabbat Rest as a Mindfulness Practice\, explores the Jewish wisdom of Menucha (spacious rest). Through a blend of teaching\, silence\, and sitting\, walking\, and eating meditations\, we will create a sweet and joyous refuge from the turbulence of daily life. Our time together will include contemplative Shabbat prayer\, moving beyond a high volume of words to find deep connection through chant\, song\, and silence. \n \n\n\nDates: Friday\, April 24 – Sunday\, April 26 (full schedule below)\nLocation: Burlington Friends Meeting House (near Ohavi Zedek Synagogue).\nFood: Friday dinner and Saturday lunch and dinner provided. Please enjoy breakfast before arriving on Saturday and Sunday.\nProduced by: The Mindfulness Team of Ohavi Zedek Synagogue. \nThis retreat is open to everyone—whether Shabbat is a regular practice for you or something you’ve never experienced before. \n* Hineni means “Here I am!” in Hebrew\, a spiritual call of presence. \n  \nREGISTER FOR HINENI \n\n  \n“I recently had the privilege of learning with Rabbi Jordan at a 5 day silent meditation retreat \, ‘Awakening the Divine’\, at Isabella Freedman Retreat Center in Falls Village\, Connecticut\, organized by Or Halev\, a center for Jewish mindfulness in California. \nRabbi Jordan taught me how to wake up to my life and bring more intention into my everyday experiences. His presence\, warmth and open-heartedness put me at ease.” \n– Judy Danzig\, OZ Congregant and Executive Board Member\, Mindfulness Committee Chair \n  \n\n \nRabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell is Senior Core Faculty at the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS)\, where he focuses on teaching Jewish mindfulness and text and leading the development of a new center for advanced Jewish mindfulness practice and study. Jordan has been a practitioner of meditation for nearly 30 years\, and brings a wealth of experience in Jewish education and contemplative practice to his work. \nHis previous leadership roles include serving as Director of Camp Ramah in Canada from 2019-2022 and as the founding Director of Ramah Beyond\, leading wilderness and mindfulness retreats and trips. Earlier in his career for IJS\, Jordan was a teacher of Jewish Mindfulness and Director of the Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training\, and he also taught meditation to clergy through IJS’ Clergy Leadership Program. After his ordination in 2008\, Jordan served as a congregational rabbi and co-founded the Center for Jewish Mindfulness in Chicago\, which became part of the Orot Center. Jordan is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly. \nA recipient of the 2014 Covenant Foundation Pomegranate Prize\, Jordan lives in Toronto with his wife Yael and three kids. Outside of work\, you can find Jordan in his kayak exploring new waterways or in a hot yoga studio. \n\n\nFriday\, April 24 – Setting the Intention \n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Check-in \n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Evening Program\nWelcome and Opening Circle\nTeaching\, Instructions and Contemplative Prayer/Chanting \n7:00 PM – 7:45 PM | Dinner \n7:45 PM – 8:15 PM | Evening Practice \n  \nShabbat\, April 25 – The Deepening\n\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning Practice\nMeditation and Contemplative Shabbat Prayer \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch (Observed in Silence) \n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Afternoon Practice\nMeditation\, instructions\, and Q&A \n3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Mindful Movement \n3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Teaching & Meditation Practice \n5:00 – 6:00 PM | Light Dinner \n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Break \n7:30 – 9:00 PM | Singing circle and Havdalah\nAt Ohavi Zedek – open to all\nWith snacks and Musical Havdalah Services \n  \nSunday\, April 26 – Integration & Returning \n9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Morning Practice\nIncluding contemplative prayer and meditation \n10:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Meditation Teaching & Practice\nInstruction and meditation (sitting and walking) \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Q&A \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Carrying the Practice Home\nCommunity sharing and closing ritual \n1:00 PM | Retreat Ends \n  \nREGISTER FOR HINENI
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/hineniretreat/
LOCATION:Burlington Friends Meeting House
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Mindfulness
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SUMMARY:Jewish Mindfulness/Meditation Sits
DESCRIPTION:The Baal Shem Tov is quoted as saying “Truly\, you are where your mind is.” \nJewish meditation\, which dates back thousands of years\, provides a way of cultivating a peaceful\, loving\, contented\, and awakened life. This practice helps us see hidden mental habits that get in the way of being present with ourselves and others in our lives. With practice\, it is possible to find a refuge of peacefulness\, love\, and connection that flows from inner wisdom and radiant light. \nIf you are longing to experience the capacity to live with fuller awareness\, greater peace\, and to deepen your connection to self\, others\, and the Mystery\, please join us for our monthly Jewish meditation sits at Ohavi Zedek in our large sanctuary\, led by the Mindfulness Meditation team of Lindsay Forman\, Miv London\, Gigi Weisman\, and Judy Danzig. \nRegister for Jewish Mindfulness/Meditation Sits \nWhat to expect:\nHebrew chant\nSetting Kavanah (intention)\nGuided meditation sit\nStudy in Chevrutah (partners) – Reflection questions from the Torah reading of week thru lens of Jewish Mindfulness\nHebrew Chant \nFurther reading: What is Jewish Meditation? by Rabbi Sam Feinsmith
URL:https://ohavizedek.org/event/jmindmeditation-sits/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Ohavi Zedek Main Sanctuary
CATEGORIES:Meditation and Mindfulness
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