Jewish Mindfulness Center Of Washington

The Jewish Mindfulness Center of Washington (JMCW)

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At The Jewish Mindfulness Center of Washington we seek to open ourselves to wonder and awe through contemplative mindfulness practices. Our weekly offerings of meditation and yoga, in addition to our special workshops and soulful Shabbat services, create a space for openly approaching the multiple spiritual dimensions of Jewish tradition. Whether you have been practitioner of meditation for years or are trying yoga for the first time, we welcome you!

All of our programming is open to the public and donation based. 

The Intergenerational Holiness of our Bodies: Connecting with Rosh Hodesh

Facilitated by Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt from Adas Israel, Sarah Waxman from At The Well, and Mickie Simon, MSW, Jewish Mindfulness Teacher

Wednesday, January 10 at 7pm, Gewirz Beit Am
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The Cyclical nature of the Hebrew calendar, including passage from one moon to the next is reflective of movement of one generation to the next, as well as the cyclical nature of our bodies.  We desire to bring forward the awareness of these cycles as a spiritual practice, grounded in connection to Rosh Hodesh, the New Moon.

Please join us for an evening of learning, discussion, reflection, and sharing as we explore how Judaism gives us wisdom to think about and understand our bodies---understanding our bodies as holy objects.  The evening is open to people of all ages and genders.  There will be opportunity for small group connectivity, learning, story telling, and text study.  This unique program provides a chance for togetherness and connection to our fellow community members, while connecting to the sacredness of the Hebrew month of  Sh'vat.  Please join us!

Gan Hamishpacha/Family Center 

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The Gan Hamishpacha/Family Center at Adas is a warm, welcoming, progressive place where all parents, babies, and children gather and connect. We have a wide range of offerings including: 
Prenatal/Postpartum Support Groups, Early Childhood Music Classes and an all new Havurah Program for young families! Our Fall sessions begins in late September, so please register soon!

Weekly Meditation Sit

New Dates Coming Soon

Each week we come together for a community sit. Our time is marked by explorations of meditation techniques, guided teachings, and silent sits. No experience necessary, all are welcome. Our community is open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Drop-ins welcome. Led by JMCW Faculty

Wise Aging

New Dates Coming Soon

Wise Aging is a small group exploration of aging well and wisely through a Jewish lens. The Wise Aging Adas group will meet monthly to learn, share experiences, and acquire skills to sanctify the moments in time that make up this stage in our lives. The program uses the book developed by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal - Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit. Please contact Janice Mostow (janicelml@aol.com) or Betsy Strauss (betsy.strauss@gmail.com) if you have questions.

Awake With Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt

Awake: Finding The Holy In The Everyday Listen Now

"How do we stop and notice that incredible, holy things happen to us every day?"

In this new podcast, Rabbi Holtzblatt will bring the teachings from Jewish mystical texts and the Hasidic masters from the 13th-20th century into everyday life.  The podcast will offer a few minutes to pause and to open ourselves to the possibility that holiness, connection and presence are around us all of the time.  

New Episodes Are Released Every week!

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