This Journey Into Jewish Spirituality course from My Jewish Learning will introduce you to a range of Jewish practices aimed at fostering greater awareness and deeper connection to your higher self. Taught by Rabbi Danielle Upbin, this eight-week experiential course will combine text study with spiritual practices to help you elevate your everyday activities into sacred acts of divine connection.
Each week for eight weeks, you'll learn the fundamentals of Jewish spirituality, in a community of others on similar spiritual journey — through inspiring video lessons, weekly exercises to stay on track, guided meditations, group discussion, and more.
The course will start on Monday, April 24, 2023.
All backgrounds are welcome. No prior knowledge of Jewish practice is required.
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Your enrollment fee for this course gives you:
• Eight weekly video lessons exploring texts related to distinct Jewish spiritual practices
• Downloadable guided meditations to help keep you grounded and focused on that week's practice
• Printable practice cards to guide you in each week's exercises
• Two live Zoom sessions with opportunities for personal Q&A with Rabbi Danielle
• Access to a private Facebook discussion group to share reflections and get support in your practice
About the Instructor
Rabbi Danielle Upbin teaches widely on Jewish spirituality, meditation and yoga, including for My Jewish Learning's Tuesday morning Meditation Moment sessions. She is also the associate rabbi and prayer leader at Congregation Beth Shalom in Clearwater, Florida. Her musical release, “Reveal the Light,” is available on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify or through her website, danielleupbin.com.
Course Overview
This course will cover a range of Jewish practices to help foster greater awareness in all aspects of your life. The specific topics we'll cover include:
Awareness of God's presence
Mindfulness of breath
The power of speech
Gratitude
Spirituality in Nature
Mindful eating
Shabbat
Integrating body and spirit
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Questions?
Do I need to read Hebrew to participate? No. All source sheets will available in both Hebrew and English.
What time will the videos be streamed? Each new video lesson will be released on Monday and can be watched whenever it's convenient.
Are non-Jews allowed to sign up? Absolutely. This course is open to all.
When will the live sessions be held? The course includes two live Q&A sessions with the instructor and will be held in the evenings of May 4 and May 22 at 7 PM Eastern.
Everything else I get from MJL is free. Why does this course require a fee? Journey Into Jewish Spirituality is unlike any other offering from MJL. The course is an immersive eight-week experience featuring professionally produced videos, downloadable resources, and opportunities for personal interaction with the instructor.
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About My Jewish Learning
My Jewish Learning is the internet's leading pluralistic Jewish education resource. We offer thousands of articles, videos, live classes and other resources to help you navigate all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life — from food to history to beliefs and practices.
My Jewish Learning is geared toward all backgrounds and levels of knowledge and is a part of 70 Faces Media, the largest nonprofit, nondenominational Jewish media organization in North America.