YourSpark.com - Spark the imagination of the people you want to reach.

Elyakeem@YourSpark.com 917.822.0117

PAST EVENTS:

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Jewish Integrative & Complementary Healing

in NY from Jerusalem.

These healing events have past, similar events will be scheduled for the future

email elyakeem@YourSpark.com if you wanted to be notified.

2 Jewish Healing learning opportunities open to health professionals and others with interest.

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Jewish Integrative  &  Complementary Healing in NY from Jerusalem.  Bio below.
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"He takes healthcare to a deeper and necesary level. A prerequisite for true transformational healing."

-- Raphael Kellman, M.D., Director, Mind Body NY& Author of "Matrix Healing"

* Sunday Feb.  13th, 2-7PM
JEWISH HEALING: Professional Intensive Training
"If someone  has a pain, whether physical or spiritual, and they find G-d in  that  pain, they will be healed." - quote from the Ba'al Shem Tov In today's experiential training, Ya'akov Gerlitz will demonstrate a method of  authentic  Torah-based healing in which the practitioner guides the client to connect to  the Divine shefa (grace/power) within their pain or illness, therefore opening  the person to their innate emunah (faith or  G-d consciousness). Emunah, the highest source of shefa in the universe, eradicates any negativity, doubt and  pessimism, therefore healing disease. Open to people of all faiths, this  training is ideal for health  professionals, rabbis, clergy, counselors or anyone  with a healing gift.  This practical, clinically relevant information will equip practitioners  with the necessary tools to begin using these Jewish healing principles immediately.

* Monday Feb.  14th, 7:30-10:30 PM
INNER DIVINE GUIDANCE
We all have a unique and special  connection  with G-d. Come and learn how to talk to G-d and more  importantly how to “hear”  G-d talking back to you! This method is based  on the mystical teachings of Kabbalah and Chassidut and draws its power from the highest sources of energy in  the universe.

BIO:Yaakov Gerlitz is known for taking Kabbalistic theories and  breaking them down into the practical. Ya'akov Gerlitz,  M.Sci & L.Ac   earned his Master's of Science in Traditional Oriental  Medicine from  the  Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City,  and  is  board-certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Prior to  moving to  Israel, he was director of the Integrative Medical Clinic at  the Nyack Hospital  Cancer Center (affiliated with New York Columbia  Presbyterian Medical Center).  Currently he is part of the department of  Integrative & Complementary  Medicine at Sharei Tzedek Hospital in  Jerusalem as well as the director of the Jewish Healing Foundation and the  B'nai Shalom Network of Jewish Healers. (Please  see   http://www.jewishhealing.com for more information.)

Testimonials:

Thank you for coordinating such terrific classes with Yaakov these past few weeks and for inviting me to join.  I have been learning so much from the classes themselves and from the many other very cool people that have been attending them.
-- Aviva Edelstein M.A. candidate Jewish Philosophy,
Bernard Revel Graduate School Yeshiva University,
Scholar of healing in Chassidut and Kabbalah
Aviva teaches Jewish Healing at the JCC in Manhattan aviva.edelstein@gmail.com
The class, "A Faithful Vision for a Healed Self," Aviva's class will continue for six consecutive Thursdays through March 10th, 7:30-9pm.

"I really enjoyed the inner divine guidance class, he pushed my spiritual buttons."
-- Yitta Halberstam Mandelbaum , Co-Author "Small Miracles", author "Holy Brother"

"He takes healthcare to a deeper and necessary level. A prerequisite for true transformational healing."

-- Raphael Kellman, M.D., Director, Mind Body NY& Author of "Matrix Healing" www.RaphaelKellman.com

For more information  contact:
Elyakeem Kinstlinger
Elyakeem@YourSpark.com
www.YourSpark.com
Spark the imagination of the people you want to reach.
917.822.0117

Yehoshua Rubin, The listening Rabbi from Israel.
This event has past, email elyakeem@yourspark.com to be notified of similar events.

Please invite friends, I've learned a lot about communication, empathy and relationships from this beautiful man. And he plays great music.
Elyakeem

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GOING WITHIN: An Interactive Evening of Music & Storytelling
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"Life is about waking up. Itís about engaging in real life with all its
disappointments and successes. It's about allowing ourselves to feel both the
pain and the ecstasy of life.... " Unraveling the riches of Jewish spiritual practice
through song, meditation and storytelling, Reb Yehoshua Rubin will facilitate an
introspective and joyous evening. All are welcome!

Yehoshua Rubin, "The Listening Rabbi" was ordained as a Rabbi at Yeshivat Hamivtar, Israel. He studied Chassidic thought with Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach and received his Master's degree in Educational Psychology. Today, he lives in Efrat, Israel and works as a tour guide, high school teacher and senior educator at Livnot, a work-study program for young adults. He is the author of Spiritual Awakenings: Illuminations on Shabbat and the Holidays (see http://www.geocities.com/yehoshuarubin).

Wednesday, March 9 7:30pm $10

Location: SUFI BOOKS 227 West Broadway (between Franklin & White St. in
Tribeca)
By Subway: 1 train to Franklin St. or A, C or E to Canal St.

For information please contact Elyakeem Kinstlinger at Elyakeem@YourSpark.com or
917.822.0117.

"Kabbalah Music / World Music"
Sun, Mar 13, 2 pm
Sun, Mar 13, 5 pm

$20 members/$25 General public
JCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam corner 76th St, NYC
For Tickets Call 646.505.5708
or go to http://www.jccmanhattan.org/category.asp?p=10226#10226

US Premiere! Kabbalah Music Featuring the East-West Ensemble with Special Guests
Israel's leading world music ensemble brings to life the mystical music of
the kabbalah. Drawing inspiration from musical sources around the globe,
Kabbalah Music innovatively presents the music of the kabbalah from
Ethiopian, Turkish, Yemenite, Moroccan, Hasidic and other traditions.
Recently premiered at the Israel Festival, Kabbalah Music is a musical gem
of a piece that will intoxicate the soul. The Jerusalem Post calls it "a
powerful sensory experience" and Kol Ha'Ir calls it "a musical jewel. the
piece emanated beauty and loveliness through the final note."
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

The JCC in Manhattan Presents Israel Non-Stop
Five Days of Cutting Edge Israeli Music, Film, Theater, Photography, Food & Fashion Wed, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 13

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Saturday, March 19th 8pm:

Aliza Hava, back from Israel w/ Rav Kooks Poetry in her soul.

Made it to second round of music contest:

Howdy Kidz,
Guess what? Hava has been selected for the second round of the

NYC Original Sessions Buzz Band Search.
Please come out and show your support
at Opaline 85 Ave.A btwn 5th & 6th St. NYC
(212) 995-8684 $10
Hope to see you with love,
FireMusicFaerie--
"There is No Chance, No Destiny, No Fate that can circumvent, hinder,
or control the firm resolve of a committed soul." -Ella Wheeler Wilcox
FireMusicFaerie Productions
www.alizahava.com firemusicfaerie@gmail.com

Order Aliza's CD Rise

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March 19, 2005 - 9 PM:

Pre-Purim Party: Featuring the Heedoosh Band

(we're all going to Aliza's first, see above,

to support her in the dog eat dog music world

where she has an opportunity to get her music out there)

It is my great pleasure to announce the upcoming show of this amazing
band that I'm helping promote, this saturday night in park slope . . .
.check out the details below, and please pass along to anyone you know
who might be down . . .

much love,
tova messer

Pre-Purim Party Featuring Heedoosh

Sat 3/19, 9 pm. Embracing styles from hard-rock grunge to sensually
melodic ballads, Heedoosh is a trailblazing fusion of a brooding,
mysterious sound with lyrics that convey the longing for, and
immanence of, redemption. 401 W. 9th St, Park Slope, Brooklyn - $12.
http://www.heedoosh.com/

401 W. 9th St, Park Slope, Brooklyn - The Jewish Music Cafe. $12.
http://heedoosh.com

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Thursday night March 24th: 8:00 PM.

With great pleasure we would like to invite the Oilam to our

Purim Seuda/Party
As with King Achashveirosh recounted in Megilas Esther,we expect the
party to last at least 180 days.
We will G-d willing be at the same place as last year at the Agudas
Shalom shul (synagogue) 3714-22 18th Avenue. Which is on 18th Avenue
between East 9th and Coney Island Avenue.(Across the street from the
Hess gas station and adjacent to the Dunkin' Donuts)
Mark Altman duly notes this year Purim coincides with Hamaundy Thursday
which commemorates Haman casting lots to determine who would wash the
feet of the poor, we will of course celebrate in appropriate fashion.
For those that would like to hear Megilas Esther a Megila will be made
available, we will have an evening reading and probably a morning
reading as well.
For those wanting to to partake of the Mitzva of Matanos L'Evyonim (Alms
giving), assorted paupers will be made available in the evening, (by
morning we assume they will be paupers no longer) . As always please

bring along family and friends and , in the spirit of
Purim, strangers and people that you don't get along with at the office
as well. Come dressed as you are or as someone else. Hoping to see you there.
Yitzchak (Isaac) I can be reached at (917) 803-9909 Isaac@compusavers.com or
Isaac18@gmail.com
There have been requests for a Seuda on Friday(through Shabbos) please
speak to Johnny, Mock or Yitzchak if you are interested in participating.
Directions:
By train: F train to the 18th Ave. stop, the train will deposit you on
McDonald ave. which is equivalent to East 1st Street then walk 9 short
blocks to Coney Island immediately before the Dunkin' Donuts .
Q or B train to the Newkirk Ave. stop, the train stops at East 15th
Street walk 1 block to 18th Ave. and 5 short blocks to Coney Island Ave
(cross over Coney Island Ave.).
By car: From Manhattan:Prospect parkway becomes Ocean Parkway make left
at 18th Ave. continue for 4 blocks. Vaad L'Hafotzas Oira V'Simcha Susson V'Yikar

Tuesday March 22nd, 8 pm

An Intimate Evening of Song and Chant with Rabbi Shefa Gold
225 W. 83rd Street, (off Broadway), 2nd Floor
A Suggested Contribution of $50 to ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal
(tax deductible except for first $10)
EM Inquiries to: shefagoldevent@nyc.rr.com
Call: David 212-787-3555 or Bena 212-665-3127

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March 26th, 9 PM

The 'Moshav Band' will be playing Carlebach music and their own music inspired by

him, rich with fiery rock / folk / reggae songs, spiced with the flavors of the Middle East.

March 26th Sat Night, 9 PM
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3rd Night Melavah Purim Concert-"For the Jews there was light and joy!"
Performers: Moshav Band, Yisroel Williger, Chaim Kiss & Binyamin Ginzburg Trio
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Location: WSIS Sanctuary 120 w 76th St. between Columbus & Amsterdam
Co-Sponsored by: West Side Institutional Synagogue & The Carlebach Shul
Tix: order online www.carlebachshul.org or call WSIS (212) 877-7652
tix * $50 * $36 * $20 $5 advance purchase discount.
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Also: Joint Shabbaton The Carlebach Shul & West Side Institutional
Synagogue
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Join Rabbi Rafael Grossman & Rabbi Naftali Citron
Yehuda Solomon from the Moshav band as Chazan.
March 25th-26th, 2005 Shabbat Shushan Purim
$56 for Shabbaton includes: dinner, big kiddush lunch & learn & tickets
to Saturday night concert.

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Sun March 27th 9:30 PM - 3 AM

Chassid meets w hipster Seth Braunstein. Tommys tavern

1420 manhattan ave.

Corner freeman st. 7 to vernon jackson 61 bus to 2nd stop.

Chassidic and Williamsburg hipster music artists comraderie at open mic.

seth@brooklynrock.com. 646-294-7806. 175 green st.

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Join us for an exploration into Judaism as a path for personal and communal
transformation. We will learn and explore how the Jewish Holidays through
the cycle of the year provide us with relevant and vital tools to create
appropriate and meaningful relationships. We will examine the nature of our
relationships, to ourselves, to each other, and to God.

We will explore together:

• Being present
• Recognizing what really matters
• Living as if each moment counts
• Showing up with integrity
• Listening with compassion
• Expressing our individuality
• Feeling our common humanity
• Striving and Acceptance

We will have a weekend where men will work with men. We will come together
and honor ourselves on a common journey as Jewish men and we will learn to
stand both powerfully and vulnerably as unique expressions of the Divine.
Please join us.

Cost: $345 per man
$295 per man if paid by Purim

Register Now: Limited to the first 10 paid registrants
Limited Scholarships Available
Where: Klein-Rotenberg Home, 3506 Bancroft Road, Baltimore MD, 21215
• Bring towels, changes of clothes and a sleeping bag
• We will provide Kosher / Parve meals

Send Tax-deductible Check to:
J.F.C.R.
c/o Aaron Shamberg
3309 W. Strathmore Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Home: 410-358-3114 Cell: 443-677-7063
ashamberg@hotmail.com

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April 3 Sunday 4-7 pm
OPEN MIND MOVEMENT: Embodied Kabbalistic Meditation

Open Mind Movement awakens the space around and within the body. Sources
in Kabbalah reveal the designs of a body/mind/soul temple that surrounds
each of us at all times. Through intellectual study, contemplative
visualization, and hands-on physical guidance drawn from the Alexander
Technique, we will begin to sense this open container as an experiential
reality. Finally, with subtle and simple movement improvisations we will
explore how this structure can free us for the profound dance of the
whole self.
BIO: Mattisyahu Brown is the originator of Open Mind Movement. He holds a
degree in post-modern dance choreography, and professional
certifications in the Alexander Technique (teaching the dynamics of
alignment and coordination in the body) and Somatic Experiencing
(body/mind trauma resolution). He is also a student of self-inquiry and
Jewish spirituality, and is an editor of English-language books on
Kabbalah and Chassidut.
April 3 Sunday 4-7 pm $25
Location: SUFI BOOKS 227 West Broadway (between Franklin &
White St. in Tribeca)
By Subway: 1 train to Franklin St. or A, C or E to Canal St.
For pre-registration or more information, please contact
mattisyahu1234@yahoo.com.

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THE TORAH OF POSTURE April 11 Monday 8 pm

Posture and movement patterns affect the health of body, mind, and soul.
Discover how the Alexander Technique can help you transform patterns of
tension, and increase your psychophysical resilience and well-being.
This method -- a holistic re-education of the nervous system -- will be
explored in the light of Torah. Mattisyahu will demonstrate how
body-centered intentionality may be used to enhance Jewish study, prayer
and meditation.
Mattisyahu Brown (See above bio.) April 11 Monday 8 pm $7
Location: The Center for Torah & Healing, 1121 Bay 24th St. Far Rockaway, NY
RSVP: 718.337.0110

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The Four Layers With Rabbi Gershon Winkler

WORKSHOP APRIL 8-10
School Of Imagesâ ”73 5th Ave. #8B (Shainberg)
Fri: 7-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun.â ”10a.m.-1 p.m. ; 2:30-6 p.m.
Cost: $225

In order to bring Gershon to NYC we need to confirm immediate registration----

please do so with Tabita Shalem at 212- 741-1081 or tabitashalem@earthlink.net

Checks should be mailed to Tabita Shalem 22 King St. #13 NYC 10014

With Rabbi Gershon Winkler
All-Around Coyote and Shamanic Schmoozer
From the wilds of Cuba, New Mexico

An ancient Kabbalistic teaching about four important dimensions that comprise our life on earth: Chaos, Emptiness, Darkness, and Light. This exploration into the deep teachings about these layers will help us better grasp the agony and the ecstasy of life as a human. Based on the very beginning of the Hebrew Creation story, this wisdom explores the four layers of our reality on earth, how each and every step, choice, and action, unfolds through these four layers or dimensions. We will also learn how it is that Light is sponsored and made possible solely by the three phases of unfolding that is Chaos, Emptiness, and Darkness, and how our conscientious walk in each is essential for our personal healing and betterment, as well as for promoting a more peaceful walk along our life path. During this weekend, we will explore ancient and early-medieval Hebrew and Aramaic source texts to discover yet-unrevealed layers of insight into the paradoxes of this life that will deepen our understanding about the mystery we so glibly call God and the miracle we so condescendingly call Existence.

Described by the Jerusalem Post as "A blend of the wit of Robin Williams and the wisdom of the Baal Shem Tov," Gershon himself is far more challenging than the teachings he will bring, and most probably, as a result, you will come away from this workshop more perplexed than you were before you arrived. But you will also come away with unprecedented heartfelt joy and learning from the unparalleled experience of having basked in the presence of a maverick teacher who is known for his uncanny ability to render user-friendly, bite-size, and accessible the otherwise- cryptic wisdom of the Kabbalah. Armed with deep belly-humor, even deeper mystical teachings, chants and experientials, Gershon will illuminate you, tickle you, stretch you, and -- best of all -- gift you with a perspective on life that will bring you joy, healing, wisdom, and the realization that there is none. Realization, that is. As Gershon puts it: "We are all here for the purpose of not knowing why. The greatest ills, in fact, come from trying to figure it out anyway. In this course, we will endeavor to figure out why it is we are endeavoring to figure it out, and why it is we are trying to achieve enlightenment when enlightenment is something we made up to begin with!"

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Event: 'Neurotic Visionaries & Paranoid Jews:

An Evening With Zeek Magazine'
Literary Poetry readings, book releases, and the like

Date: Thursday, April 07, 2005 At 07:30 AM


Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
at Makor 35 W67th St, Manhattan.

Email: zeek@zeek.net
URL: http://www.zeek.net

Join Zeek magazine to celebrate the publication of its Spring,

2005 issue with music, readings and performances by some of

the talented, deluded, mystical, and bizarre artists and writers

who have graced its pages over the years.
Confirmed to appear:
Aaron Hamburger (The View from Stalin's Head)
Jennifer Blowdryer (White Trash Debutante)
Jill Hammer (Goddesses and the Zohar)
Joshua Axelrad (MOTH)
Hal Sirowitz (My Therapist Said)
Jay Michaelson (Mystical Nazi Sex Gods)
dj Handler, Jake Marmer, Shoshana Jedwab,
Judith Miller, plus a full-on art opening with a dozen painters, photographers

, video artists,and situationists.

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April 16 Invitation to Neal's Jewishprayerdance event

Shalom to all of you,
Come and experience the true joy of expressing your inner spirit through
dancing free style to beautiful meditative and ecstatic Jewish prayer
music! Prepare joyfully for Passover. And meet other friendly, soulful
people.
WHEN? Saturday evening 9PM (with Havdalah) either April 9 or 16
The final date will be selected based on the majority of those planning
to attend. Please respond by March 31 letting me know which of the
dates you would be able to attend. I will email the selected date
shortly afterwards.
WHERE? Upper West Side, Manhattan.
Please let me know if you have other friends who might be interested.
Many blessings and a most joyful Purim!
Neal

NealKan@juno.com 212-877-5245

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April 16 Sat Night

Talias Steakhouse

668 Amsterdam and 92nd - 93rd Sts

Live Music 11PM - 1 AM (no charge)

Featuring Rocky www.HebrewVibrations.com

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April 17th, Sunday > Hasid meets Hipster

@ Tommy's Tavern 1041 Manhattan Ave (cor Freeman
> St) in Greenpoint, Bklyn. G train to Greenpoint Ave, India St exit, 4
> blks toward river
> 9:30pm Lance Romance
> 10 the Wowz
> 10:30 Yerachmiel (Rocky) Ziegler
> 11 Turner Cody
> 11:30 the Sway Machinery

seth@brooklynrock.com

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April 14.

The Kabbalah of Kabbalat Shabbat. (At the Carlebach Shul)
on Thursday Nights, No Charge

Learn about the mystical meaning behind the musical Friday Night prayer service Welcoming Shabbat, created by the Kabbalists in Tzfat, Israel, hundreds of years ago.
Rabbi Naftali Citron will give an overview of the series during services Friday night Jan. 14th, 4:30.
The Friday Night dinner will include an introduction to the meaning behind Kabbalat Shabbat, by Rabbi Naftali Citron.
A 7 week series will follow on Thursday nights. Each week focuses on one of the seven steps in the Friday Night services and its corresponding song. Classes will be followed by Musical Maariv. These classes will be taped and sold as a package.
Sponsored by Paul Holm in memory of his grandfather, Avraham Ben Mordechai, a partisan who lead Shabbat and Yom Kippur services in the woods during the Holocaust. He always brought Shabbat wherever he was in the world. He focused on "Oneg" the joy of Shabbat

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HEEDOOSH

- performing with Ben Zion Solomon and Meir Solomon -
The Jewish Music Cafe

401 W. 9th St. between 6th and 7th Avenues
Park Slope, Brooklyn
F train to 7th Ave or R train to 9th St
$14 cover
http://www.jewishmusiccafe.com/

Embracing styles from hard rock grunge to sensually melodic ballads,
Heedoosh is a trailblazing fusion of a brooding, mysterious sound with
lyrics that convey both the longing for, and immanence of, redemption.

Stay tuned for details on Heedoosh's upcoming NYC deubt on June 4th at
the UWS's Triad Theatre . . .

http://heedoosh.com/

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Sunday May 8, 9:30 am -4:30 pm

Kabbalah Day at the JCC in Manhattan

Sponsored by The Carlebach Shul and the JCC

'Your Soul has some secrets to tell you.'

Hosted by Rabbi Naftali Citron of the Carlebach Shul
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10 top kabbalistic scholars from Israel and the US will spend a day with you.
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Delve into what kabbalistic wisdom says about:
* Reincarnation * Angels and Demons * Spiritual Healing
* Sacred Time & Astrology * The Essence of Love * Finding Joy * Meditation * Community
Faculty: Rabbi Avraham Brandwein, Dr. Alan Brill, Rabbi Naftali Citron, Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Mimi Feigelson, Rabbi Meir Fund, Dr. Raphael Kellman, Rabbi DovBer Pinson, Mindy Ribner, Dr. Arie Strikovsky. Click here for Bios: http://www.carlebachshul.org/UpSchedule/Bios.htm

"With the media hype around Kabbalah, we thought we would open the doors to
let anyone learn what Kabbalah has to offer," said Rabbi Naftali Citron of
the Carlebach Shul. "We are expecting the event to draw people who know a
lot about Kabbalah along with others that may know nothing - but in either
case, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of this passionate
tradition."
Scholars, students and spiritual seekers from a range of backgrounds will
come to The JCC in Manhattan to learn about this great mystical tradition of
Judaism from a roster of outstanding teachers from North America and Israel.
The full day of intellectual and spiritual exploration will illuminate the
heart and soul, giving participants a new view of themselves and their place
in the universe while also providing clear and concrete information about
the practice of Kabbalah.
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$50.00 ($60.00 at door) Lunch available for purchase.
JCC ticket order code: MAKNAF00S5
Location: The JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. at 76th St.
JCC registration & info: 646-505-5708
email: skessler@jccnyc.org

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Building the Gates of Consciousness in the Carlebach Shul. Marty Radburn and Elyakeem Kinstlinger.

Each of the 7 Gates is labeled and explained by Mattisyahu Brown.

PRESS RELEASE:

The Kabbalistic version of 'The Gates' is 'The Gates of Consciousness'

in Riverside Park & 80th Street, NY, NY. (rain location 305 W79th and West End)
Sunday May 22, 2-7 PM.
Sponsored by The Carlebach Shul " OPEN TO ALL, FREE.

The Kabbalistic version of The Gates, The Gates of Consciousness, goes back hundreds of years to Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, author of the Zohar (the most important kabbalistic work, nearly 2,000 years ago). Over the years there have been writings building on his ideas of universal values corresponding to the 50 gates of understanding that the Children of Israel had to self improve upon during the 50 days between leaving slavery in Egypt and receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai.

Based on these concepts, The Carlebach Shul has created this interactive exhibit taking children and adults on a journey into the universal values of: kindness, discipline, harmony, endurance, empathy, bonding and nobility.
The event is scheduled during the Sefirat Ha'Omer, the traditional time of counting the 50 levels of self improvement day by day, starting on the second night of Passover, until we reach the 50th day called Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, when the Torah was given at Mount Sinai.

'The Gates of Consciousness' is a new exhibit part of The Free, 3rd Annual pre-Lag B'Omer Fair in Riverside Park & 79th St., Manhattan. 'A reminder that every day counts.'

To interview Rabbi Naftali Citron of the Carlebach Shul call 212-580-2888 or 305-439-5420.

Press contact: Elyakeem@YourSpark.com * 917-822-0117

FREE Sunday May 2

2nd 2-7 PM

The Sefirah-Trail is a lifesize labyrinth with interactive activities that takes children and adults on a
journey into the universal values of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, author of the Zohar (the most important kabbalistic work, nearly 2,000 years ago). There are interactive booths with activities relating to: kindness, discipline, harmony, endurance, empathy, bonding and nobility.

Join Rabbi Naftali Citron & The Carlebach Shul for this day in the park:

(212) 580-2391 * email: info@carlebachshul.org

or contact: Elyakeem@YourSpark.com * 917-822-0117

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Parsha Jam w/ Rabbi David Ingber (Every Wed Night)

A different Chassidic text on the Parsha every week.
The class will begin promptly at 7:30 pm and you may show up late... please don't sweat coming whenever you can. Your presence and voice are always welcome.
My address is 308 W. 92 St (between West end and Riverside), Apt. 5B and my phone 917-886-5194 ingbe2@aol.com

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Blessings, David

(David is Rabbi in Residence at Elat Chayyim)

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June 4, 2005 - HEEDOOSH - The Band

with special guest Elie Messias

at The Triad Theatre , NYC

Doors -10:30 pm Show -11 pm

Cheers NYC,

It is my great pleasure to announce the long-awaited Manhattan debut
of - HEEDOOSH. Embracing styles from hard rock grunge to sensually
melodic ballads, Heedoosh is a trailblazing fusion of a brooding,
mysterious sound with lyrics that
convey both the longing for, and immanence of, redemption.

We highly recommend buying tickets before the show to get a seat!!!

Peace 'n Love, Tova Messer

The Triad Theatre

158 West 72nd Street between B'wy & Col., 2nd Floor 1,2,3,9 train to 72nd Street
http://triadnyc.com/
age 21 +

$10 pre-sale $12 at the door
For tickets, go to http://heedoosh.com/ or call 516-643-4153.

http://heedoosh.com/

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Sunday June 5th, 7.00 pm, NYC
Telos vs Tahlis Identity Crises and Metaphysics a la Carte:

Poetry & Music as Religious Experience

We're very excited to announce our upcoming show, Telos vs. Tahlis:
Identity Crises and Metaphysics a la Carte. Featuring your favorite
Mima~Ramakim Poets, Juez (jazz-klezmer breakbeat band) & Sway Machinery
(ashkenazi punk blues). Very special guests: Vanessa ~SHebrew Mamita~T
Hidary (HBO~Rs Def Jam); Aaron Hamburger, author of acclaimed ~SThe View
> From Stalin~Rs Head~T(Random House); Matthue Roth, rock-star author of
~SNevermind the Goldbergs~T (Scholastic Press); Nehedar (roots-and-funk
trio). On Sun June 5th, 7 pm at the Bowery Poetry Club. See
<http://www.mimaamakim.org/telos.html>
http://www.mimaamakim.org/telos.html for more info, pics, sound samples,
etc.

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May 30 - June 5, 2005

TOOLS FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING
MAKING SPACE FOR EARTH AND SPIRIT
At Elat Chayyim: Jewish Spiritual Retreat Center
With Josho Somine and Mia Cohen

Spend a week in the Catskill Mtns camping in the woods, living in community,
working with your hands and heart, and learning sustainable solutions for
the earth's future!

This week long intensive will be a combination of classroom time and hands
on as we begin to explore the terrain of our ecological footprint as human
beings, our relationship to the natural world, and the role we play as
individuals and communities in thinking about our environment, our use of
resources, and how we supply our needs.

Together we will learn Ecological Place Making & Permaculture and build a
special place in the landscape of Elat Chayyim for reflection and
connection.

We will utilize a mixture of spiritual and ecological observation exercises,
practical techniques for construction and restoration, journaling and
reflecting, and hands-on mindful labor.

This course is geared towards the environmental enthusiast, earth activist,
nature lover, gardener, landscaper, artist, community planner, urban
dweller, and anyone who wants to get their hands in the earth and learn
techniques for connecting to the flows and processes of the natural world.

You may even pick up a new set of skills that can be applied to your
backyard, terrace, or community garden.

*Evenings will be devoted to slideshows & dialogue on Urban Sustainability,
City Repair projects, and Social Issues regarding sustainability and earth
awareness.

To register contact Elat Chayyim toll free 800-398-2630 or email
info@elatchayyim.org

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Be in Jewish Conscious Eco-Spiritual Community at Elat Chayyim, nestled in
the Catskill Mtns of New York. This summer we are offering several programs of
immersion in spiritual Jewish Communal Living beyond our retreats.

1. Summer Internship (7 or 12 weeks)
The summer internship at Elat Chayyim is an amazing opportunity to enter
deeply into Jewish spiritual Community and practice. The primary focus is
community building and work as spiritual practice. Interns take courses
with world renowned teachers, become part of the core residential community, and
work full-time for the Center. For those who may be considering long-term
residency or those who are simply wanting a taste of experiential Judaism,
the program offers a perfect opportunity to explore life in spiritual
community.

2. The Jewish Eco-Spiritual Community Program (Sept 05-May 06)
The residential eco-spiritual community at Elat Chayyim is a nine-month
program for people who want to live and learn in Jewish spiritual community.
This ground-breaking program offers the spiritual seeker a unique
opportunity to study, work, davven, meditate, chant, and nurture your body while living
in and co-creating conscious community. This program was innaugurated last
fall by ten amazing individuals, Rabbi-in-Residence David Ingber, and
Rabbi Jeff Roth, Jewish meditation leader and founder of Elat Chayyim.

For any further information, questions, or to receive an application email
Mia at mia@elatchayyim.org or call toll free 800-398-2630 ext. 232.

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JEWISH MULTIRACIAL RETREAT: “UNITY IN DIVERSITY”
Thursday, June 2 – Sunday, June 5, 2005
“Seeking Youth Camp Staff for June weekend retreat”

At the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT
Co-Sponsors of Retreat: The Jewish Multiracial Network
(www.jewishmultiracialnetwork.org) and Ayecha Resource Organization
(www.ayecha.org).
SEEKING YOUTH CAMP STAFF

Positions Available:
Counselors (7)
Senior Program Staff (3)
Head Counselors (2)

Seeking experienced, energetic youth camp staff for a one-day training
(Thursday, June 2) and three-day retreat. The experience is intense and
incredible, working with a beautiful, diverse community of Jews of
color. Working at camp can be very demanding and it can be a lot of fun.
The right individual for this position will know how to balance hard
work with personal time!

If you are interested in one of these positions, please send your resume
to Jean Weinberg at: weinberg.dinaburg@comcast.net by April 25th or
call her with your questions at (617) 964-4542.

COUNSELORS
These 7 counselors will work in a team with one of the 3 senior program
staff, children’s, preteen & young people. As youth staff, they will
share with other members of the team responsible for creating a safe and
fun community for counselors and campers. Counselors receive a $300
stipend for the retreat, dependant on experience level.

Core Duties in Order of Importance:
1. Work with our Retreat Youth Leadership Team to lead youth
activities;
2. Communication with parents;
3. Crisis management;
4. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
Experience: Working with children. A love of Camping!
Skills and Knowledge: Understanding of Human Development; flexibility; a
sense of humor.

SENIOR PROGRAM STAFF
These 3 senior program staff, children’s, preteen & young people, will
be a members of our Retreat Youth Leadership Team. As senior program
staff, they will share with other members of the team responsible for
creating a safe and fun community for counselors and campers.
Responsibilities include assisting in the hiring, supervision,
evaluation and ongoing support for 7 counselors as well as coordination
of all youth activities. Senior Program Staff receive a $350 stipend for
the retreat, dependant on experience level.

Core Duties in Order of Importance:
1. Assist in the Hiring, supervision, evaluation and ongoing
support of 7 counselors;
2. Members of our Retreat Youth Leadership Team who share in
overall camp program planning and participate in daily staff meetings;
3. Coordination of all youth program activities & youth evening
activities;
4. Collaboration with the Youth Leadership Team;
5. Communication with parents;
6. Crisis management;
7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelors Degree minimum with a focus in Education or a
related field.
Experience: Working with children. A love for Camping!
Skills and Knowledge: Understanding of Human Development; flexible; a
sense of humor.

HEAD COUNSELORS
These individuals will be members of our Retreat Senior Staff and will
share with other members of the team responsible for creating a safe and
fun community for counselors and campers. Responsibilities include
assisting in the hiring, supervision, evaluation and ongoing support for
3 senior program staff (children’s, preteen & young people) & 7
counselors, as well as coordination of all youth activities. Head
Counselors receive an $800 stipend for the retreat, dependant on
experience level.

Core Duties in Order of Importance:
1. Hire, supervise, evaluate and provide ongoing support for 3
senior program staff & 7 counselors;
2. Members of our Retreat Senior Staff who share in overall camp
program planning and participate in daily staff meetings;
3. Coordination of all youth activities & youth evening activities;
4. Collaboration with the adult programming & special community
events;
5. Communication with parents;
6. Crisis management;
7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelors Degree minimum with a focus in Education or a
related field.
Experience: Working with children. A love for Camping!
Skills and Knowledge: Understanding of Human Development; flexible; a
sense of humor.

For more information about the sponsors of the retreat, please visit the
Jewish Multiracial Network at www.jewishmultiracialnetwork.org or the
Ayecha Resource Organization at www.ayecha.org.

Sarah Appleby
Program Coordinator
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
(860) 824-5991
(860) 824-7228 fax
www.isabellafreedman.org

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Sun 6/19 starting @ 8pm

Hasid meets Hipster fathers day

Brer Brian, Larkin Grimm, the Wowz, Turner Cody and Levi Krantz

Tommy's Tavern 1041 Manhattan Ave ( corner Freeman St) FREE
G to Greenpoint Ave ( front of train India St exit)
7 to Jackson/Vernon Aves, 61 Bus stops right in front
-Seth

seth@brooklynrock.com

Got a better link to read 'bout our "cultural exchange"
www.thejewishweek.com/news/newscontent.php3?artid=11004

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A week of Gatherings in Manhattan
with world renowned Kabbalist from Yerushalayim.

Join Rav Avraham Brandwein,

descendant of the Baal Shem Tov, the last living student of Rav Ashlag.

See Judaism, Israel & Spirituality from a radically different perspective.

6/29: Why the Jews haven't found peace in Israel.
Wednesday 7:30 PM. $18, wine & cheese served.
Location: The Carlebach Shul 305 W79th St. between West End & Riverside, NYC.www.carlebachshul.org 212-580-2391

6/28: How Kabbalah can unify the Jewish people.
Tuesday 7:30 PM at Mind Body NY. $18, wine & cheese. Location: 304 Park Ave. South, enter 23rd St., 6th Fl. NYC. www.mindbodyny.com. 646-209-3925

7/1 & 2: Shabbat Gathering:
Kabbalistic meaning & experience of prayer.
Fri. 8:30PM & Sat. 10AM. The Carlebach Shul 305 W79th St. between West End & Riverside, NYC. Join Rav Brandwein & Rabbi Citron. RSVP for meals: $35 members & 1st timers. $45 nonmembers. www.carlebachshul.org. 212-580-2391.

*July 2 (Saturday night): KUMSITZ w/ live Music. Join Rabbi Brandwein and musician
Meir Solomon (from the Moshav Band) for a mystical and fun evening.
Admission is $10.

ad running in Yediot Achronot.

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June 5th-June 19th

Experience Israel on the Inside of the Inside
With Beit Miriam

Visualize yourself spending two weeks in Israel in the company of spiritually oriented, open-hearted people, with the option of daily kabbalistic meditation, prayer, yoga, Chi Gung, traveling to the spiritual power spots in Israel, visiting new age and religious communities, and meeting with some of the most wonderful, dynamic teachers and widely acclaimed rebbes in Israel today.
· Visit Tel Aviv, tour Yaffo and visit the amazing Diaspora Museum.
· Restore yourself in a relaxing and beautiful health spa in the oasis of Ein Gedi.

· Explore the Negev, experiencing the mystery and the beauty of the desert, spend an evening gathering with the Bedouins, arise early for a sunrise hike and meditation on Massada. Security permitting, take a jeep tour through part of the Sinai desert and climb Mt. Sinai.

· Be a part of an ecstatic Shabbos at Shlomo Carlebach's moshav.

· Receive the Torah anew on the holiday of Shavuos in Jerusalem, joining with Israelis and Jews from around the world. Visit important Archeological sites and modern day sites in Jerusalem.

· Hike in the natural springs of magical places and meditate at little known energy vortexes in the north of Israel, including a two-night stay at a kibbutz in transcendent Tiberius.

· Spend Shabbos in the holy and mystical city of Safed, including meditative visits to the graves of Tzaddikim such as Rabbi Yitchak Luria. Meet modern day kabbalists, and visit the grave of Rabbi Simeon Bar Yochai in Meron.

And know that there will be much more!!! The most amazing people are already contacting us inviting us to meet with them when we are in Israel.

Cost of Trip
*Register with a $500 deposit: by March 18th total fee $3,400 .after March 18th total fee$3,600.

all fees must be paid in full by April 30th

These fees are based on double occupancy. Add $590 for single occupancy A professional tour company will provide us with our own deluxe air conditioned tour bus, a professional tour guide/security guard at all times, comfortable accommodations, two daily kosher meals with fish, chicken and vegetarian options, airfare and more.

Total monies will be refunded if trip must be cancelled. Refunds minus $250 will be given until May 1st. Make checks payable to Beit Miriam and send to: Beit Miriam, 332 W. 87th Street #1, NY, NY 10084

Group size is limited; early registration ensures your space.

Contact

Shelly Zacks, trip coordinator phone: (561) 716-8342 email: shellyzacks@yahoo.com

Mindy Ribner, phone 212 799-1335 email Ribner@msn.com

Please tell them you heard about it from YourSpark.com

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Thursday 6/30 new Chabad House in Dumbo, Sushi Party

This is more about giving energy welcoming a new Chabad House in Dumbo

than anything else. And if we can make recomendations.--

Jewish Dumbo Party Nite Thursday 6/30
The EXPO
63 Pearl St. (bet. Front & Water),Brooklyn,NY

When: Thursday, June 30, 7:30pm to 10:30pmPhone:

718-362-0682Jewish Dumbo Party Nite Thursday 6/30

Kabbalah Music Soirée for xx/xy

In a Dumbo BKNY art gallery with fine wine, sushi, music,

you and your friends!

Thurs. June 30th 7:30 - 10:30 pm

@ The EXPO (THE UBER-HIP ART GALLERY)

63 Pearl St. (bet. Front & Water)

D.U.M.B.O.(Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass)

B.K.N.Y. Cover $10.00 R.S.V.P. A.S.A.P!

The night of the event the cover will be $20.00

Please reply or e-mail us to be placed on the guest list!

RSVP jewishdumbo@yahoo.com

For more info if you really need to know call 718-362-0682

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July 3-22 at the Yakar Center in Jerusalem

on "Kabbalah & Mystical Experience in Judaism."

Earn 3-6 academic credit at Siegal College's Jerusalem Summer Intensive

*Expand your mind, Open your heart, Connect your soul.*

The morning session: "Mystical Judaism: Techniques & Testimonies" will be
taught by Jerusalem scholar, Rabbi Eliezer Shore, Ph.D. Candidate, Bar-IIan
U. The afternoon session: "Kabbalah & God: A Text-Based Introduction" will
be taught by Rabbi Yakov Travis, Ph.D., Director of Siegal College's Jewish
Spirituality Master's Program. Each course includes thirteen sessions, each
comprised of a 2-hour academic seminar and a preparatory 1.5-hour "Beit
Midrash."

Special programs include lectures by leading scholars and kabbalists,
meetings with mystics, experiential workshops, and evenings of spiritual
song and day-trips to relevant sites. Guest teachers include Dr. Yossi
Chajes, Dr. Dvora Gamlieli, Rabbi Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Rabbi Avraham
Greenbaum, Dr. Melila Helner-Eshed, Dr. Boaz Huss, Prof. Moshe Idel, Rabanit
Sara Yehudit Schneider, Rabbi Yitzchak Schwartz, Rabbi Avraham Sutton, Rabbi
David Zeller and others.

To learn more, and apply, visit
www.siegalcollege.edu/spirituality and
click on programs/ intensives.

Other programs in Jewish Spirituality include: Master's Program,
Undergraduate Track, One Year Program.
Rabbi Yakov Travis, Ph.D.
Ruach: A New Center for Spirituality & Learning
Siegal College of Judaic Studies
www.siegalcollege.edu/spirituality
Phone: 216-464-4050 x112
Email: ytravis@siegalcollege.edu

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Summer Solstice!
Tuesday, June 21, 7 pm

With dance, drumming, movement, meditation and ritual, celebrate the
summer by joining in this Jewish earth-based celebration. We will dance
and make music, tell legends of receiving water in the dry wilderness,
and recall ancient ceremonies blessing the sun. With Rabbi Jill Hammer,
Shoshana Jedwab, Caroline Kohles, Nachum Kaunfer and Owen Harley.
Location: The Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Family Auditorium at the JCC in
Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. @76th St., New York, NY. Call (646)
505-5708 to register.

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July 21, 2005 - Heedoosh and Blue Fringe -

at The Lion's Den 8 pm

214 Sullivan St., between Bleeker and West 3rd St.
A/C/E/F/V to West 4th, 1/9 to Houston, or 6 to Bleeker
http://www.cegmusic.com/lionsden/

ages 18 +

http://heedoosh.com/

Embracing styles from hard rock grunge to sensually melodic ballads,
Heedoosh is a trailblazing fusion of a brooding, mysterious sound with
lyrics that convey both the longing for, and immanence of, redemption.

$8

We highly recommend purchasing advanced tickets!! For tickets, go to
www.cegmusic.com.

Peace and Love, Tova Messer: tovamesser@gmail.com

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Wed, July 13th.Cruise w Rock
Hey Brothas and Sistas,

Due in part to the enormous success of HEEDOOSH'S sold-out Manhattan
debut (praise G-d and a huge thank you to the peeps for coming
out!!!), I have been delightfully borrowed by a fabulous jammy
not-unrelated band called NOMAD . . .

Sharing one of Heedoosh's two sets of beautiful brothers, Nomad
possesses the same energy, drive, and musical eloquence that Guy and
Daniel Engleman lend to Heedoosh.

On July 13, 2005, the famous NYC Rocks Off Concert Cruise Series will
feature NOMAD aboard the Half Moon Boat. (http://www.rocksoff.com/ -
Nomad is in fine company . . . now in its fourth year, the cruise is
also hosting The Derek Trucks Band, The Dirty Dozen Brass band, Percy
Hill, and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe.) Influenced by their native
Chicago and travels in Israel, Jordan, Turkey, and Europe, brothers
Guy and Daniel Engelman synthesized elements of Blues, Soul, Rock &
Roll, and Flamenco to form the Nomad sound. Nomad has opened for the
Addison Groove Project and Raq, among others, and has performed in
Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York. It has received awards
on George Martin's garageband.com in the Blues Rock and Groove Rock
categories.

Jambase.com reports about the Rocks Off cruise experience, "There is
nothing quite like winding down from those sweaty summer days upon The
Half Moon Boat with a cold drink in your hand, the crisp breeze off
the East River in your face, the lights of Gotham's greatest
architectural treasures lighting your way, and the sounds of some of
today's finest screaming all around you." As TICKETS ARE LIMITED, we
recommend pre-ordering to ensure a spot (www.rocksoff.com/boatcruise -
find July 13th on the calendar)!!! Cruise will leave from the Skyport
Marina at 23rd St. and FDR Drive (East Side) at 7 pm; show begins at 8
pm. $20 in advance, $25 day of show.

Check out Nomad at http://www.nomad-music.net/.

Check out Heedoosh at http://www.heedoosh.com/ (see details for
upcoming NYC show at the Lion's Den on July 21st!)

A little window into the worlds of brothers Guy and Daniel: Guy has
played at Hebrew University and worked at a recording studio with
Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers Band, Government Mule, The Dead).
Daniel spent his high school years playing blues, jazz, and orchestral
music as well as rock 'n' roll and klezmer. He is the recipient of
the Louis Armstrong Award for Excellence in Jazz Performance and won a
selection to play guitar in the 1998 Midwest Grammy Jazz Quintet. The
juncture at which Daniel found "The Groove:" the element of music that
makes people move was in the return to his roots: playing blues, rock
'n' roll, and soul.

Cheers and happy summer,

Tova Messer
tovamesser@gmail.com

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July 23rd Invitation to Neal's Jewishprayerdance event

9:30 PM

Shalom to all of you,
Come and experience the true joy of expressing your inner spirit through
dancing free style to beautiful meditative and ecstatic Jewish prayer
music! Prepare joyfully for Passover. And meet other friendly, soulful
people.

WHERE? Upper West Side, Manhattan.Call for address.
Please let me know if you have other friends who might be interested.
Many blessings and a most joyful Purim!
Neal

jewishprayerdance@yahoo.com 212-877-5245

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Drum Circles, NYC
From Shoshana Jedwab:
The weather is warming so it's time for drumming. Come join us for any of
these spring/summer JCC Drum Circle dates at the JCC in Manhattan, NYC at
76th and Amsterdam. (check out www.jccmanhattan.org) (334 Amsterdam Ave.
646-505-5708)
Tell your friends!

Thursday Nights 8-9:30 PM
June 30; July 7 & 21
(These are the correct dates!! Not those in the book!)
No experience with drumming needed and no drum needed! (We have plenty of
instruments!)

Also June 21 from 7-10 PM
Bringing in the Season: Celebration of Summer Light
In Jewish tradition, the summer solstice is a time of wending through the
wilderness, feeling the heat of the sun and finding sources of cool water.
Come dance, drum, play and create ritual with your guides Caroline Kohles,
Rabbi Jill Hammer and Shoshana Jedwab.

Contact me with any questions at: shoshana@heschel.org

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SPONSORED LINKS Jewish meditation Judaism belief Rosh chodesh

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August 20th 9:30pm, Saturday night,
RebbeSoul Havdallah* Concert
Joe's Pub

425 Lafayette Street, NYC 10003
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
Doors open at 9pm
Visit Joe's Pub website or call (212) 539-8778.
* Havdallah is a ritual on Saturday nights that marks the end of Shabbat or
Sabbath and the beginning of the new week ahead. The word Havdallah actually
means separation in Hebrew and signifies the difference between the holy and
the everyday. We dim the house lights and light a braided candle on stage.
Then we play the grooves which are all Middle Eastern, Mizrachi style. The
prayers are chanted over the grooves, in fact we frequently have special
guest singers or Chazans do the chanting. Recently in Berkeley, our guest
was the great Egyptian/Israeli Isaac Soncino who mezmorized the audience by
singing in the silsul style. "Mashu, mashu!" Spices are passed around
through the audience as part of the ceremony as the music intensifies. It
concludes by extinguishing the candle in a glass of wine.

Bruce/RebbeSoul
www.rebbesoul.com

Save the Earth. It's the only planet with chocolate. - Meredith Burger

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Wednesday, September 7th, at 7:00 P.M

Meditation and Drum Circle - BeitMiriam New Moon Elul

At: Mind Body New York, 304 Park Ave South, ( 23rd Street Entrance 6th floor)
an awesome new holistic health center, which will be a beautiful new space for Beit Miriam gatherings

Come to an awesome Beit Miriam gathering to celebrate the arrival of Elul

Meditation, kabbalistic teachings about the spiritual energies of Elul, meditative dyads and chanting with

Miriam Shulamit Shechinah Malka ( Mindy Ribner), Founder and Director of Beit Miriam, author of

Kabbalah Month by Month, New Age Judaism, and Everyday Kabbalah, a teacher of Jewish meditation for over 20 years,

spiritual therapist and healer in private practice

Special Guest: Akiva the Believer, an amazing percussionist, composer, and singer. He has played percussion withPeter Paul and Mary, and leading Jewish singers and musical groups all over the country. His drumming is awesome!
Open your heart to the depths of who you are and who you can be.

Bring your drums, flutes and tambourines and your open hearts and dancing feet
We will meditate, chant, drum and dance !!

You will meet the most beautiful people at this gathering!

The first letters of the Hebrew verse Ani Ledodoi vidodi li ( I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine") spell out Elul.

Cost: $10 per person.

Beit Miriam - Come for the Meditation and Stay for the Community

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Additional Classes to support you in doing the teshuva work of Elul

:Opening to a New Expanded You.
on Wednesdays September 14th and Wednesday September 21st. at 7:00 - 8:45 P.M. $20 per person
Also to be held at Mind Body New York, 302 Park Ave South.

In September, Mindy Ribner will be seeing people individually in the beautiful facilities at Mind Body New York

in addition to her home. For appointments contact Ribner@msn.com

If you are not on the Beit Miriam email list,

join at BeitMiriam@yahoogroups.com

or contact Beitmiriam@msn.com

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September 17th at 8:30pm.
FREE CARLEBACH MELAVA MALKA in TEANECK

with Rabbi Naftali Citron of the Carlebach Shul and Musical Guests

on September 17th at 8:30pm. Join us for the
LARGEST ever Carlebach melava malka in Teaneck in celebration of Elul in the
private ballroom of the Moose Lodge on 201 West Englewood Avenue (across from
Poppy's Bagels and Dougies). Come for an evening of Carlebach song, words of
torah from all your friends and neighbors, and plenty of food for body and
soul. Bring your own instruments and divrei torah to share. Start the New
Year as we launch the beginning of a new era in an expanding Carlebach kehila
in Teaneck, including a permanent minyan. (For directions only, call the
lodge eves. at 201-833-9807). For information and updates of future events
contact:

sjbrodsky@aol.com or 212-726-2390.

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WEEKLY MEDITATION
GROUP Beginning July 11, 2005...
Mondays, 7 - 9 pm
Temple Beth Zion (Sanctuary)
1566 Beacon St., Brookline, MA

Seth Castleman and other teachers

Drop-in class. No pre-registration.
Suggested donation per session: $10.
No one is turned away for lack of funds.

Hitbodedut, a 45-minute silent sitting meditation with brief instructions. There is a short stretch break. This is followed by a 40-minute teaching, question and answer session, and a closing meditation.

The practice focuses on basic da-at (awareness) meditation, working with ruach (breath), guf (body), and chashiva (mind). Chesed (lovingkindness) meditation and chanting are also integrated.

Appropriate for experienced as well as beginning meditators. Appropriate for Jews from all backgrounds and levels of observance.

CONTACT US tel:
(617) 566-8171 ext.19
address:
1566 Beacon St.
Brookline, MA 02446
e-mail:
office@nishmathayyim.org
website:
http://www.nishmathayyim.org

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July 26, July 27, July 28

THE BIRTH OF THE PHOENIX: Eco-dance in NYC
An outdoor eco-dance performance that combines physicality and
spirituality while examining our relationship to the environment.
Performed by the Vertigo Dance Company, a modern dance troupe from
Israel.

8:30pm $10 Suggested Donation
Location: Outdoors @ Riverside Park at the 73rd St. track adjacent to
Hudson River
Tickets & Info: 646-505-5708 or jccarts.org

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Tuesday, July 26th 7pm Free For women only.
"Never succumb to feelings of loneliness. No matter where you are, G-d
is close by. Remember: Feeling distant from G-d is subjective, not
objective; it is just your own feeling, not reality." -Rebbe Nachman
of Breslov (from The Empty Chair: Finding Hope & Joy)

I. INTIMACY & THE JEWISH COUPLE: The Spiritual, the Sensual & the
Sublime
What do 3300 years of Jewish history have to say about modern day
relationships? How can we keep our relationships vital and alive,
joyful and renewed? How can we peacefully navigate through our
differences? And what does G-d have to do with it? Join in an intimate
discussion for women on the Jewish way of love and relationship. Bronya
Shaffer will give insights on men, women and the spirituality of mikveh
(ritual immersion). There will be time for questions and answers.
Refreshments will be served. Single and married women welcome!
Mrs. Bronya Shaffer serves as mashpiah (counselor and mentor) to both
Orthodox and non-Orthodox women, and offers guidance to women, couples
and adolescents. In addition to conducting regular classes, she serves
as facilitator for several women's self-awareness and support groups and
leads workshops on child-rearing and relationships. She is a scholar on
www.askmoses.com and lives in Brooklyn with her husband and ten
children.
Tuesday, July 26th 7pm Free For women only.
Location: 524 State Street (between 3rd Ave. & Flatbush Ave.) in
Brooklyn
Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, N or R to Atlantic Ave.
For info please contact Rachel: rachra@ix.netcom.com or 718-624-0932/
718-858-9073

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August 1 Monday 7 pm (registration) 7:30 pm

III. KABBALISTIC MEDITATION: An evening with David Cooper
Join Rabbi David Cooper for an introduction to Kabbalah as he encourages
and challenges us to "develop new connections and heart-openings with
the Divine Source of existence." The evening will begin with a short
guided meditation and will be followed by a talk and a question/answer
session. We will also join together for a "Zikr of Peace," combining
both Hebrew and Arabic rhythmic chanting phrases.
Rabbi David Cooper has studied the world's wisdom traditions for over
forty years. He is the author of the best-selling God is a Verb as well
as Three Gates to Meditation Practice; A Heart of Stillness: A Complete
Guide to Learning the Art of Meditation; Silence, Simplicity and
Solitude: A Complete Guide to Spiritual Retreat and the forthcoming
Ecstatic Kabbalah. His audio tapes include The Mystical Kabbalah (from
Sounds True) and The Holy Chariot.
August 1 Monday 7 pm (registration) 7:30 pm
(talk) $10
Location: Sufi Books 227 West Broadway (btwn Franklin & White St. in
Tribeca)
Subway: 1 or 9 to Franklin St. or A, C or E to Canal St.
For more information please contact Ari at: philosofit@msn.com.

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August 5th Shabbat

Camping w Chabad of Woodstock.

Call Elyakeem 917-822-0117 or Yochanan 646-338-5424 yogajew@aol.com

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August 9th 7:30-10:30 ish

Avraham Sutton in from Israel,

Author The Well of living Waters.

Kabbalah brought down.

in Flatbush hosted by The Breslov Center's R' Dovid Sears at R' Meir Fund's Shul.

Flatbush Minyan Rabbi Meir Fund, 818 E. 16th St., (718) 853-9216.

Call Elyakeem for directions, and to double check this location. 917-822-0117

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August 1- 7th
" Kabbalistic Meditative Ecstasy"-

a weeklong meditative kabbalah workshop
at Elat Chayyim

.This is a wonderful opportunity and an
ideal setting to receive powerful kabbalistic meditative practices that
illuminate deep kabbalistic teachings to help us to live our lives more
fully and authentically.
Many people have learned vipassana,zen, or yogic meditation and have
received many benefits. For many, the quieting of the mind has opened them
to Judaism on a deeper level. Many people have learned kabbalah and it has
also opened them to the deeper dimensions of life and Judaism.
This workshop offers an unique opportunity to combine the desire or love of
meditation with the deep teachings of kabbalah to experience kabbalistic
meditation which is the awesome gift of our lineage. I personally have found
that it is only through meditation and prayer that these deep teachings of
Torah and kabbalah may really be learned. This is my life work and my
passion for the last 20 years. For registration details, contact Elat
Chayyim directly at 1 800- 398-2630.

August 1-6
The Netzah, Hod, and Yesod of Peacebuilding:

On Becoming a Jewish Peacebuilder

August 1-6: Elat Chayyim - Jewish Spiritual Retreat Center. Accord, New
York

This week long training course aims to create a community of inspired and
empowered Jewish peacemakers who will reclaim the peace voice within the
Jewish tradition. This course is for both those who wish to initiate peace
projects in their religious communities, as well as for the engaged peace
activist who seeks a deeper connection with the Jewish path in doing the
work.

During this week we will study texts, share stories from the field and
study theoretical peace building models. Examples will be drawn from
religious peace making in the Holy Land, but with applications outside of
the Middle East conflict.

Daily Study Topics:
1. The path of a Rodef Shalom. Overcoming anger and judgment - learning
the way of empathy. Exploration of the values of being a Jewish peacemaker.
2. Intra-Jewish work: How do we build peace from within our own divided
Jewish communities? We will explore how to build bridges between people of
competing ideologies: religious, secular, left wing, right wing, and
everything in between.
3. The Abrahamic model as a paradigm for Jewish-Christian and Jewish-Muslim
reconciliation: How can we use the story of Abraham1s family as a tool for
healing fractured relationships?
4. Envisioning the Future. What we can do together and what would the
future role of Jewish peacebuilders look like?

Each day will include:
-Text study including Torah and responsa and texts from the field of peace
making literature
-Theoretical and conceptual ideas in peacebuilding
-Skills and capacity building for the empowered peace builder
-Sharing life experiences and examples from our work or others

Topics for workshops will include:
Engaging people on all sides - from Jihad to Kahane; grappling with
problematic Jewish texts around peace and war ; skills development in
understanding complex conflict; developing your compassion muscles ; Using
ritual as a tool in building bridges; dialogue vs. hands on;
Holding opposites:- the paradox of peacemaking; Sulha and Mehila:
forgiveness in Jewish and Arab traditions; Meditation and prayer: helping us
find inner peace

Trainers:
Eliyahu McLean:
Rodef Shalom (www.jerusalempeacemakers.org)

Ezra Weinberg:
MA in Conflict Transformation, School of International Training.
Brattleboro, VT

For registration information call:
info@elatchayyim.org
800-398-2630 ext. 225
www.elatchayyim.org <http://www.elatchayyim.org/

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WEEKLY MEDITATION
GROUP Beginning July 11, 2005...
Mondays, 7 - 9 pm
Temple Beth Zion (Sanctuary)
1566 Beacon St., Brookline, MA
Seth Castleman and other teachers
Drop-in class. No pre-registration.
Suggested donation per session: $10.
No one is turned away for lack of funds. Hitbodedut, a 45-minute silent sitting meditation with brief instructions. There is a short stretch break. This is followed by a 40-minute teaching, question and answer session, and a
closing meditation.
The practice focuses on basic da-at (awareness) meditation, working with ruach (breath), guf (body), and chashiva (mind). Chesed (lovingkindness) meditation and chanting are also
integrated.
Appropriate for experienced as well as beginning meditators. Appropriate for Jews from all backgrounds and levels of observance.
CONTACT US tel:
(617) 566-8171 ext.19
address:
1566 Beacon St.
Brookline, MA 02446
e-mail:
office@nishmathayyim.org
website:
http://www.nishmathayyim.org
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July 26, July 27, July 28
THE BIRTH OF THE PHOENIX: Eco-dance in NYC
An outdoor eco-dance performance that combines physicality and
spirituality while examining our relationship to the environment.
Performed by the Vertigo Dance Company, a modern dance troupe from
Israel.
8:30pm $10 Suggested Donation
Location: Outdoors @ Riverside Park at the 73rd St. track adjacent to
Hudson River
Tickets & Info: 646-505-5708 or jccarts.org
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Tuesday, July 26th 7pm Free For women only.
"Never succumb to feelings of loneliness. No matter where you are, G-d
is close by. Remember: Feeling distant from G-d is subjective, not
objective; it is just your own feeling, not reality." -Rebbe Nachman
of Breslov (from The Empty Chair: Finding Hope & Joy)
I. INTIMACY & THE JEWISH COUPLE: The Spiritual, the Sensual & the
Sublime
What do 3300 years of Jewish history have to say about modern day
relationships? How can we keep our relationships vital and alive,
joyful and renewed? How can we peacefully navigate through our
differences? And what does G-d have to do with it? Join in an intimate
discussion for women on the Jewish way of love and relationship. Bronya
Shaffer will give insights on men, women and the spirituality of mikveh
(ritual immersion). There will be time for questions and answers.
Refreshments will be served. Single and married women welcome!
Mrs. Bronya Shaffer serves as mashpiah (counselor and mentor) to both
Orthodox and non-Orthodox women, and offers guidance to women, couples
and adolescents. In addition to conducting regular classes, she serves
as facilitator for several women's self-awareness and support groups and
leads workshops on child-rearing and relationships. She is a scholar on
www.askmoses.com and lives in Brooklyn with her husband and ten
children.
Tuesday, July 26th 7pm Free For women only.
Location: 524 State Street (between 3rd Ave. & Flatbush Ave.) in
Brooklyn
Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, N or R to Atlantic Ave.
For info please contact Rachel: rachra@ix.netcom.com or 718-624-0932/
718-858-9073

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August 1 Monday 7 pm (registration) 7:30 pm
III. KABBALISTIC MEDITATION: An evening with David Cooper
Join Rabbi David Cooper for an introduction to Kabbalah as he encourages
and challenges us to "develop new connections and heart-openings with
the Divine Source of existence." The evening will begin with a short
guided meditation and will be followed by a talk and a question/answer
session. We will also join together for a "Zikr of Peace," combining
both Hebrew and Arabic rhythmic chanting phrases.
Rabbi David Cooper has studied the world's wisdom traditions for over
forty years. He is the author of the best-selling God is a Verb as well
as Three Gates to Meditation Practice; A Heart of Stillness: A Complete
Guide to Learning the Art of Meditation; Silence, Simplicity and
Solitude: A Complete Guide to Spiritual Retreat and the forthcoming
Ecstatic Kabbalah. His audio tapes include The Mystical Kabbalah (from
Sounds True) and The Holy Chariot.
August 1 Monday 7 pm (registration) 7:30 pm
(talk) $10
Location: Sufi Books 227 West Broadway (btwn Franklin & White St. in
Tribeca)
Subway: 1 or 9 to Franklin St. or A, C or E to Canal St.
For more information please contact Ari at: philosofit@msn.com.

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August 5th Shabbat
Camping w Chabad of Woodstock.
Call Elyakeem 917-822-0117 or Yochanan 646-338-5424 yogajew@aol.com

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August 9th 7:30-10:30 ish
Avraham Sutton in from Israel,
Author The Well of living Waters.
Kabbalah brought down.
in Flatbush hosted by The Breslov Center's R' Dovid Sears at R' Meir Fund's Shul.
Flatbush Minyan Rabbi Meir Fund, 818 E. 16th St., (718) 853-9216.
Call Elyakeem for directions, and to double check this location. 917-822-0117


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August 1- 7th
" Kabbalistic Meditative Ecstasy"-
a weeklong meditative kabbalah workshop
at Elat Chayyim
.This is a wonderful opportunity and an
ideal setting to receive powerful kabbalistic meditative practices that
illuminate deep kabbalistic teachings to help us to live our lives more
fully and authentically.
Many people have learned vipassana,zen, or yogic meditation and have
received many benefits. For many, the quieting of the mind has opened them
to Judaism on a deeper level. Many people have learned kabbalah and it has
also opened them to the deeper dimensions of life and Judaism.
This workshop offers an unique opportunity to combine the desire or love of
meditation with the deep teachings of kabbalah to experience kabbalistic
meditation which is the awesome gift of our lineage. I personally have found
that it is only through meditation and prayer that these deep teachings of
Torah and kabbalah may really be learned. This is my life work and my
passion for the last 20 years. For registration details, contact Elat
Chayyim directly at 1 800- 398-2630.

August 1-6
The Netzah, Hod, and Yesod of Peacebuilding:
On Becoming a Jewish Peacebuilder
August 1-6: Elat Chayyim - Jewish Spiritual Retreat Center. Accord, New
York This week long training course aims to create a community of inspired and
empowered Jewish peacemakers who will reclaim the peace voice within the
Jewish tradition. This course is for both those who wish to initiate peace
projects in their religious communities, as well as for the engaged peace
activist who seeks a deeper connection with the Jewish path in doing the
work.
During this week we will study texts, share stories from the field and
study theoretical peace building models. Examples will be drawn from
religious peace making in the Holy Land, but with applications outside of
the Middle East conflict.
Daily Study Topics:
1. The path of a Rodef Shalom. Overcoming anger and judgment - learning
the way of empathy. Exploration of the values of being a Jewish peacemaker.
2. Intra-Jewish work: How do we build peace from within our own divided
Jewish communities? We will explore how to build bridges between people of
competing ideologies: religious, secular, left wing, right wing, and
everything in between.
3. The Abrahamic model as a paradigm for Jewish-Christian and Jewish-Muslim
reconciliation: How can we use the story of Abraham1s family as a tool for
healing fractured relationships?
4. Envisioning the Future. What we can do together and what would the
future role of Jewish peacebuilders look like?
Each day will include:
-Text study including Torah and responsa and texts from the field of peace
making literature
-Theoretical and conceptual ideas in peacebuilding
-Skills and capacity building for the empowered peace builder
-Sharing life experiences and examples from our work or others
Topics for workshops will include:
Engaging people on all sides - from Jihad to Kahane; grappling with
problematic Jewish texts around peace and war ; skills development in
understanding complex conflict; developing your compassion muscles ; Using
ritual as a tool in building bridges; dialogue vs. hands on;
Holding opposites:- the paradox of peacemaking; Sulha and Mehila:
forgiveness in Jewish and Arab traditions; Meditation and prayer: helping us
find inner peace
Trainers:
Eliyahu McLean:
Rodef Shalom (www.jerusalempeacemakers.org)
Ezra Weinberg:
MA in Conflict Transformation, School of International Training.
Brattleboro, VT For registration information call:
info@elatchayyim.org
800-398-2630 ext. 225
www.elatchayyim.org <http://www.elatchayyim.org/
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August 20th 9:30pm, Saturday night,
RebbeSoul Havdallah* Concert
Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, NYC 10003
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
Doors open at 9pm
Visit Joe's Pub website or call (212) 539-8778.
* Havdallah is a ritual on Saturday nights that marks the end of Shabbat or
Sabbath and the beginning of the new week ahead. The word Havdallah actually
means separation in Hebrew and signifies the difference between the holy and
the everyday. We dim the house lights and light a braided candle on stage.
Then we play the grooves which are all Middle Eastern, Mizrachi style. The
prayers are chanted over the grooves, in fact we frequently have special
guest singers or Chazans do the chanting. Recently in Berkeley, our guest
was the great Egyptian/Israeli Isaac Soncino who mezmorized the audience by
singing in the silsul style. "Mashu, mashu!" Spices are passed around
through the audience as part of the ceremony as the music intensifies. It
concludes by extinguishing the candle in a glass of wine. Bruce/RebbeSoul
www.rebbesoul.com Save the Earth. It's the only planet with chocolate. - Meredith Burger

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July 25-31, 2005
Reset Your Personal Kavanah
Elat Chayyim's 1st-ever Traditional week.
A vacation for families and singles.
A Week of Learning and Spirit at the Jewish Retreat Center
Call (800) 398-2630 x225 to register!
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Reset your personal kavanah.
Elat Chayyim's 1st-ever Traditional week.
July 25-31, 2005
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A vacation for families and singles.
* Relax in an environment that is not only naturally beautiful, but also
feels halachically comfortable.
* Rejuvenate in the heart-felt warmth of a Jewish Retreat Center.
* Taste the sweet teachings of Torah while you reset your personal
kavanah.
Teachers include; Rabbi David Zeller of Yakar and the Shevet Center for
Jewish Spirtuality, Rahel Berkovits of Pardes Institute and teacher
of Orthodoxy and Feminism, Tamar Ross of Bar Ilan University and
Midreshet Lindenbaum, Rabbi David Ingber, Rabbi-in-Residence of Elat Chayyim, Ebn
Leader of Hebrew College in Boston, Diane Bloomfield, renowned Torah
Yoga teacher, and Akiva Wharton percussionist, composer, and singer.
For registration and questions please call (800) 398-2630 x225, email
info@elatchayyim.org, visit www.elatchayyim.org.
For teachers bios & class synopsis click here or paste into your browser:
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of a refreshing week of Torah, prayer, meditation, yoga, music and joyful
rejuvenation in the Catskills.
For the first-time in its history, the Jewish Retreat Center has designed a
retreat specifically for more halakhically observant Jews! Over the years
many modern orthodox and other traditional practicing Jews have been coming
to Elat Chayyim. Their experiences have been transformational. However,
they have asked us to change a few things to make them feel more
comfortable. Working with our traditional chevre, we have co-designed this
incredible week. We have a line-up of incredible teachers who brilliantly
connect the roots of tradition to wings of spiritual awareness and growth.
Neshamology and the Purpose-Guided Life: A Jewish Blend of Psychology,
Spirituality, and Meditation.
with Rabbi David Zeller of Yakar
Our Souls long to see and feel God, in everything, in everyone, and in
ourselves. In this course, you will learn some steps to having this purpose
become apparent in your life. To do this, you will blend Psychology,
spirituality, and meditation, deriving practices from texts of the Besht,
the Me'or Aynaiim,
R. Nachman, R. Yisrael of Rizhin, R. Menachem Eckstein, R. Chaim Vital, and
others.
Pathways to Participation: Women in the Synagogue
with Rachel Berkovitz of Pardes Institute
Traditional synagogue ritual be satisfied while keeping within the confines
of Jewish Law? What potential options exist within the halakhah for
development? In what ways can a community spiritually strengthen itself by
unleashing the religious energy of half its members? In this course, you
will address these questions and more by intensely delving into traditional
and contemporary halakhic texts on the topics of women1s obligation in
prayer, minyan, Torah, and megillah reading.
Gates of Religious Truth
with Dr. Tamar Ross of Bar Ilan University
Anyone born into a religious tradition based on the authority of revelation
is likely to encounter clashes with the evidence of reason. Can and should
these be resolved? If so, how? You will examine the use of allegory as a
means of scientific truth claims, based on a study of selections from the
writings of Maimonides, Rabbi Yehudah Alfachar, and Rav Kook.
Introduction to Kabbalah
with Ebn Leader of Hebrew College
In this course you will study pieces from the great work 3Shnei Luchot
HaBrit,2 by the 17th century Rabbi Isaiah Hurvitz, a mixture of Halacha and
Kabbalah that aspired to cover all aspects of life. You will contemplate
texts that touch on God, humanity, the goal of life and activism, and the
way one lives a life aspiring towards holiness.
Torah Yoga: A Gateway to the Sensational Torah Within You
with Diane Bloomfield
Torah Yoga is a gateway to traditional Torah study, as well as a gateway to
the Torah that is within your own body, mind, heart and soul. In this
workshop, through the study of traditional Jewish sources and the practice
of classic Yoga postures, you explore the connection between the written and
embodied Torah.
Radical Return: Rav Kook, Integral T1shuva Practice, and Wholeness
with Rabbi David Ingber
This course will explore Rav Kook1s seminal work 3Orot HaTeshuva2 to explore
a radically different approach to the Teshuva process. Integral Teshuva
Practice (ITP) is designed to engage the entire person - body, heart, mind
and soul - in the process of return to the basic at-one-ment of all
existence.
Rhythms of the Jewish Soul: An Exploration of Judaism and Drumming
with Akiva Wharton
Music is a window into the Soul. Here is a chance to study hand drumming and
rhythm, finding relaxation and deeper spiritual wellsprings. Akiva works
with many of the voices on the current Jewish scene, including Avraham
Fried, C. Landsbom, Shloime Dachs and Yehuda.
Kashruth is strictly supervised by Rabbi Michael Samuel with on-site
supervision by Rabbi David Ingber. Halakhic Shabbat observance will be
kept.
Call (800) 398-2630 x225 to register!

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August 20th 9:30pm, Saturday night,
RebbeSoul Havdallah* Concert
Joe's Pub

425 Lafayette Street, NYC 10003
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
Doors open at 9pm
Visit Joe's Pub website or call (212) 539-8778.
* Havdallah is a ritual on Saturday nights that marks the end of Shabbat or
Sabbath and the beginning of the new week ahead. The word Havdallah actually
means separation in Hebrew and signifies the difference between the holy and
the everyday. We dim the house lights and light a braided candle on stage.
Then we play the grooves which are all Middle Eastern, Mizrachi style. The
prayers are chanted over the grooves, in fact we frequently have special
guest singers or Chazans do the chanting. Recently in Berkeley, our guest