Join host and IJS faculty member Kohenet Keshira haLev Fife each month for the Jews of Color Beit Midrash, a space to come together in connection, reflection, slowness, and renewal, with the intention of helping us grow our potential capacity to express greater liberation in body, mind, and soul. Formerly known as the JoC Sit, we’ve chosen a new name for this space to honor the depth and breadth of wisdom that our guest teachers bring when we ask them to share their embodied Torah. No experience is necessary, just a desire to take a mindful pause, deepen into practice and be part of our growing community!

Yoga teacher and IJS faculty member Cantor Lizzie Shammash guides you in an all-levels yoga and movement session informed by Jewish spiritual teachings and designed to relieve stress as we increase awareness of breath and grounding through our bodies.

Join neySHEV leader Aviva Chernick and guest teachers for a monthly Jewish mindfulness sit offered by and for those who identify as LGBTQ+. In this affinity group space, you can slow down, become more present, and practice mindfulness in community with others who identify as LGBTQ+. Guest leaders include: Rabbis Ari Lev Fornari, Ellen Lippmann, […]

Every Friday morning, IJS President & CEO Rabbi Josh Feigelson shares a short reflection on the week in preparation for Shabbat. Josh weaves together personal experience, mindfulness practice, and teachings from the weekly Torah portion in a uniquely accessible and powerful way.