Teivah: Weekly Practice Group
With Ben Bernstein
Thursdays, July 9 - August 20, 2026
At 7:30am PT / 10:30am ET / 3:30pm UK / 5:30pm Israel
45-minute sessions on Zoom
Join a 7-week Jewish meditation container for practice, connection, and growth
Many of us know the experience of wanting to meditate more often, but finding it difficult to maintain momentum all by ourselves. Having a dedicated time, a shared commitment, and a group of fellow practitioners can make all the difference.
We are delighted to invite you into a new format we are offering for your Jewish meditation practice: Teivah - Hebrew for "ark", a group that will meet weekly for 45 minutes over the course of 7 weeks with Or HaLev teacher Ben Bernstein.
Practicing with the same group over a defined period creates a container for deepening awareness and sustaining intention. The 7-week structure offers both continuity and manageability - an opportunity to cultivate practice in community without making an open-ended commitment.
Each meeting will include:
A short teaching
A lightly guided meditation for approximately 25 minutes
Time for reflection and sharing afterwards
Who is it for?
This group is for you if you are looking to practice Jewish meditation with others, or you want support in beginning, sustaining or evolving your practice.
No previous experience of meditation is required, and no particular knowledge of Judaism is assumed.
“So grounding to have a Jewish meditation space that can hold the complexity and challenge of these times.” - Shira
A few more things to note:
Sessions will be recorded. For this offering we ask you only to sign up if you can commit to attending at least 5 of the 7 live sessions. This supports the continuity and togetherness of a group practicing and sharing together.
We thank our friends at HaMakom for inspiring this model.
Meet Your Teacher
Ben Bernstein
Ben Bernstein teaches movement and mindfulness, helping others connect more deeply with their bodies, hearts, and minds. He has studied and practiced meditation through a Jewish lens for over a decade, most recently as a graduate of Or HaLev’s Gates of Awareness teacher training.
Choose your rate
At Or HaLev, we believe in the spirit of generosity as an essential part of practice. We also acknowledge that financial abilities differ for everyone and we strive to make this class accessible to those who wish to participate, regardless of ability to pay.
Please consider paying at the highest rate that you are able to. Your generosity will help in supporting Or HaLev's activities and in growing our community.
Supporter
Enables a scholarship for those who cannot afford the course.
Standard
Covers the actual cost
of the course.
Scholarship
A subsidized rate
of the course.
Questions? Please email zacn@orhalev.org
