Experience mindfulness meditation in a Jewish context. With a focus on intention and attention we can open the door to sanity and sacredness, cultivating balance and well-being in our lives. Jewish meditation practice becomes the pathway to a wholesome, loving relationship with ourselves, each other & God.

The retreat will include instructions, sitting meditation, walking meditation, eating meditation, guided loving-kindness practice, and Jewish teachings. Individual sessions with the teacher will also be offered.

Co-sponsored by Temple Beth Zion Adult Education Committee.

Pre-registration Cost: $60.
At the door: $72

At the center of Passover lies the theme of freedom. Yet the story and the rituals are less about achieving freedom, or even the journey. Instead they focus on preparing for the journey towards freedom. So how do we prepare? The Torah teaches that this necessitates cultivating our kavanna, our intention and attention, an awareness of heart and mind. "Prepare yourself… and The Divine will be before your eyes." (Ex. 19.11)

Using the Passover story as our guide, this three-part course will include meditation instruction, silence, and teachings as we prepare for and embark on the journey towards freedom. It is appropriate for beginning as well as experienced meditators.

The freedom we seek begins with the act of seeking itself.

Cost: By 3/7 Temple Emunah Members: $55, Non-members $65.
After 3/7 Temple Emunah Members $60, Non-members $70.

Sylvia Boorstein and Joseph Goldstein Present:

Across Traditions: Judaism, Buddhism and Meditation

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM Location: TBA

More information forthcoming.

Cultivating the Loving Heart
Led By Sylvia Boorstein

Thursday, May 27, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Temple Beth Zion
1566 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA

More information forthcoming.