Events for August 20 - February 21

Denver, CO 25th Annual OHALAH Conference for Jewish Renewal Rabbis and Cantors Workshop: “Embracing Pleasure in Times of Loss and Grief”  Rather than hardening and contracting in the midbar (the wilderness), Shechinah guides us to open, to allow one’s heart to soften, to surrender, to release. PLEASURE is one way to do this, a tool for empowering open-heartedness.  We live in a culture that diminishes the power of pleasure and often considers it inappropriate or irrelevant during sacred transitions.  We will explore a radical approach to accessing pleasure in a time when we are challenged to innovate new tools as we [...]

2023 Kallah Course Description Unity, Separation & Transcendence: Psychedelics in Contemporary Jewish Life The last few years have seen an extraordinary blossoming of a renewed appreciation of the power of psychedelics as sacred healing medicines. Studies at respected universities have explored the use of psychedelics in treating depression, grief, PTSD, and end-of-life transitions. Many contemporary scholars posit connections between mystical traditions and psychedelics in a wide range of religious traditions including Judaism. Deeply revered religious leaders including Reb Zalman, z”tl, believed that psychedelics, if carefully curated for well-screened individuals, could be used to occasion primary religious experience. In this class we will [...]

Dear friends of AriYael Jewish Healing Center,  Please join us for an engaging online event where we will explore the art of healing relationships during the sacred month of Elul. Whether you’re facing conflicts with family, friends or partners, this interactive workshop will provide you with practical tools to men and strengthen your connections.  During this event, we will delve into ten essential steps for repairing relationships. Our expert facilitators will guide you through transformative conversations, helping you navigate challenges and fostering understanding. Discover effective strategies to improve communication, resolve conflicts and build trust. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your [...]