Course Description
This course on “Mindful Judaism” is designed to help you develop and nourish a personal and meaningful relationship with yourself, others, and the Sacred or Divine. Mindfulness is the practice of noticing and experiencing the Sacred, Ineffable, or Divine in all places and experience, no matter how strange, unexpected, or unwelcome. Topics include an introduction and overview of Mindful Judaism and contemplative practice, mindful Jewish practices you can use by yourself and with loved ones and your Jewish community, and 6 practice discussion sessions with the instructor to apply what you learn in your day-to-day life beginning “now”. Experiencing Just-What-Is can be challenging yet mysterious and inspiring. The true gift of mindfulness is not an escape from life but realizing that true respite comes from acknowledging and accepting life as it is and yourself as you are. Mindfulness practice is knowing that you are never alone!
Opportunities for ongoing practice discussion will be provided upon completion of the course. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
This course is 1 credit towards smicha
What Students Will Learn
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Be familiar with core concepts of “Mindful Judaism” and contemplative practice
2. Communicate their personal rationale for a contemplative approach to Judaism and Jewish practice
3. Learn how to practice Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
4. Demonstrate knowledge of specific Mindful Jewish practices to draw from in personal spiritual work and with family, loved ones, and members of their spiritual community
5. Apply the lessons and specific spiritual practices of “Mindful Judaism” and contemplative Judaism in their day-to-day life with confidence and ease.
Prerequisite Knowledge (If Any)
N/A
Materials
Assigned readings, videos, and most of all CURIOSITY.
Learning Assessment
Based on student’s needs and interests (journal assignments, brief written papers, special projects, etc.)
Credits Earned
1 elective credit towards smicha
Meeting Time Availability & Course Price
Meeting Time Availability
Day / Evenings during the Business Week (Pacific time zone)
Course Price (USD)
$400
Payment Methods Accepted
Paypal, Check, Zelle, Venmo
Getting Started
Reach out to Dr. Adam Fogel by email: dradamfogel@gmail.com
Learning Verification
When your havrutah is completed, have your educator fill out the form below and give it back to you. Please provide the form to them if they do not already have it. Then upload the filled-out Brit Limmud to the quiz associated with this havrutah course.
