Ground & Center:
Weekday Community Meditation
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:15-10:45am Pacific / 1:15-1:45pm Eastern / 17:15-17:45 UK / 20:15-20:45 Israel // On Zoom
Held by Or HaLev Teachers
*By signing up for this, you’re also registering for Rav James’ Wednesday Open Meditation
"I look forward to these sits, and they have become very important to my daily ritual of mind, body and soul." - Janice
Join the Or HaLev community for 30 minute weekday meditations that support you in finding and returning to presence, even in the midst of your busy day.
It’s days when it feels the hardest to slow down that we can most benefit from supportive practice. Fold meditating in community into the rhythm of your day-to-day.
Reconnect to yourself, mindfulness practice, and Jewish wisdom each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
This offering is free and open to everyone.
We appreciate your donations in keeping this group going.
What to expect?
Guided Meditation: Participate in guided meditations led by our experienced teachers. These meditations draw from Jewish wisdom traditions and mindfulness practices, offering a supportive structure to deepen your inner awareness, cultivate presence, and find moments of stillness in your week. These meditations focus on practices and themes of embodiment, grounding, centering, safety, stability, support, and belovedness.
Short Teachings: Each session includes a short teaching on a piece of Jewish wisdom, often connected to the cycle of our calendar. These teachings inspire and contextualize our meditations, and the meditations add depth to the teachings.
Community Connection: This group provides a welcoming and supportive space to connect with like-minded individuals on a shared path of exploration and growth. This sense of community fosters a feeling of belonging, allows for shared experiences (though often in silence during practice), and can offer mutual encouragement and support on your meditative journey.
*Sessions are recorded for those who cannot make the live sessions. By signing up, you gain access to our extensive library of past meditations
What People Are Saying
“So grounding to have a Jewish meditation space that can hold the complexity and challenge of these times. It gives me a sense of connection wherever I am, and even when I’m not able to join, it’s helpful just knowing it’s always there.”
— Shira
“It's provided such peace and calm to start each day. I look forward to these sits and they have become very important to my daily ritual of mind, body and soul. Thank you for providing this invaluable offering.”
— Janice W.
“The spiritual leadership shown by the teachers is outstanding.”
— Sam C.
Meet Your Teachers
Carrie Watkins
Zac Newman
Rav James
Rabbah Mira Neshama
Ariel Hendelman
Rabbi Lauren Tuchman
Keren Sheffi
Avigail Beeri-Harel
Naomi Shifrin
Aaron Rosenthal
Shamirah (Sarah) Chandler
Rabbi Sheila Weinberg
Questions? Email carrie@orhalev.org
