Meditation for Spiritual Growth
Rooted in Jewish teachings and practices, this class is open to people of all faiths, backgrounds and traditions. If you are not Jewish, you will be enlightened and enriched by Jewish perspectives on meditation and will be able to find ways to extract and integrate into your life those teachings that are meaningful and appropriate for you. If you are Jewish, in addition to the above, you will find that your relationship to Jewish prayer, ritual, practices, and personal and community life will be elevated and enhanced by these teachings. Teacher: Heena Reiter
Thursdays, 10:30-12:00 P.M.
February 21- April 10
8 classes, $112
Spirituality for Women 50+ February 21- April 10
8 classes, $112
This group has openings for 2-3 new members
This ongoing class, now in its 6th year, is for women who wish to be part of a warm, positive and supportive small group that focuses on personal and spiritual well-being. Subjects discussed include the full gamut of women's concerns: family, health, personal life, birth, death, illness, relationships, work, retirement, society, finances, volunteer work, recreational activities, the world. We examine these real life issues from a personal, Jewish spiritual perspective and, over time, grow in understanding, compassion, wisdom, honesty, faith and joy. If you would like to explore whether this group might be for you, please call for a no-obligation conversation. Teacher: Heena Reiter
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 P.M.
Ongoing: $20-40/month [sliding scale]
Interfaith Pray for Peace
Gather with people from many traditions to share in prayer, silence, song, affirmation, reflection and inspiration. Bring your heart's longing and desires for a world that is safe and loved. Hosts and locations include groups and congregations throughout the Charlottesville area.
Final Thursday, every month, 7:15-8:30 P.M.
~~ If you are interested in any of the following classes or workshops, please contact Simona Aronow directly at saronow@verizon.net or call 434/996-3837.All classses/workshops will involve some combination of text, meditation, creative expression and personalized discussion:. Classes meet 1445 Rio Road, Charlottesville.
Kabbalah and the Tree of Life
Explores the array of Sephirot on the Tree of Life and their interconnectedness, through text, meditation, movement and discussion
Medition and Movement
Receive the benefit of meditation through conscious inner directed movement. Helpful for bringing meditation into the actions of daily life, for peacefulness, insight and connection to spirit.
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L'Chayim!
This series cultivates a sense of active personal meaningful relationship to Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, by cultivating a mind/body/spirit connection to the time honored rituals of each Jewish holiday
Aleph- Bet
Exploring each of the Hebrew letters in terms of their meaning and and ways to deepen a personal relationship to each of these letters. We also work with each persons name for insight into their natural abilities and life purpose
Aleph, Mem Shin
This class focuses on the Harmonic dance of the Three Mother Letters, Aleph, Mem, Shin, and their corresponding elements of air, water and fire. We will learn about the meaning of these three letters individually , as well as in relation to The Tree of Life
Gesher Center is a participating member of the Bet Midrash division of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal.