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SUMMARY:Shalem: A Monthly Mindfulness Affinity Space for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:2025: August 20\, September 17\, October 22\, November 19\, December 17\n2026: January 21\, February 18\, March 25\, April 15\, May 20\, June 17\, July 22 \nIJS invites people living with disabilities and/or chronic illness and pain to join us for Shalem (“Whole”)\, an inclusive new affinity space for mindful Jewish practice related to the challenges and opportunities of living a spiritual life with a disability. As we engage in contemplative practice in the context of a caring and supportive community\, we explore new ways to affirm our fundamental humanity and wholeness\, nurture our personal and collective healing\, and grow inner skills to promote our resilience and well-being. \nASL-interpreted.
URL:https://jdrc.org/event/shalem-a-monthly-mindfulness-affinity-space-for-people-with-disabilities/2026-04-01/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mindfulness Affinity Space for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:us \nWednesday\, January 21 \n1:30 – 2:00 PM ET\n\n\nwith Michal Fox Smart \nhosted by \nRabbi Sam Feinsmith\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichal Fox Smart has led ground-breaking work in the field of Jewish education for more than thirty years\, working at the nexus of personal\, spiritual\, and professional development. As Chief Program Officer for IJS\, Michal deepened and expanded the reach of Jewish mindfulness and spirituality. Her book Kaddish: Women’s Voices\, Winner of the National Jewish Book Award\, addresses issues of inclusion in Jewish communal life\, as well as the powerful role that ritual and prayer can play in healing. Years ago\, Michal pioneered Jewish outdoor and environmental education in the U.S.\, co-founding COEJL\, TEVA\, and directing the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center where she returns each year to co-lead Sukkahfest. A former triathlete who was permanently injured in 2017\, Michal does her best to live a full and giving life with a physical disability. She currently serves as Senior faculty at the Mandel Institute Educational Leadership Program and Mobius Executive Leadership\, and learns at Yeshivat Maharat.  A resident of Stamford CT\, Michal is the proud Ema of five emerging adults\, each deliciously different. She is delighted to partipate in Shalem.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere will be an ASL interpreter at this live session\, and in the live session recording. The recording will be made available and shared with you via email within 2 days of the session. \nShould you wish or need to access them ahead of time\, handouts and source sheets for each session will be available prior to the live session in this Dropbox folder.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Join the Practice Session\n\n\nThere will be an ASL interpreter for this live session. \nZoom Meeting Link: \nhttps://jewishspirituality.zoom.us/j/82724100379?pwd=qzWsSEQT1tj8hiP2ayvo13u1aCJNps.1 \nMeeting ID: 827 2410 0379\nPasscode: 286268 \nYou can also dial in by phone by calling: \n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \nand entering our meeting code: 827 2410 0379
URL:https://jdrc.org/event/monthly-mindfulness-affinity-space-for-people-with-disabilities/
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SUMMARY:Institute for Jewish Spirituality: Book Talk With Sarah Hurwitz
DESCRIPTION:Author and former White House speechwriter\, Sarah Hurwitz\, in Conversation with IJS President & CEO\, Rabbi Josh Feigelson \n\n\n\n\n\nAcclaimed author and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz brings her clarity\, candor\, and deep reflection to a conversation about her new book\, As a Jew. After years of crafting speeches for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama\, Hurwitz turned her gift with language inward by embarking on a transformative journey to understand her Jewish identity on her own terms. In As a Jew\, Hurwitz traces how centuries of antisemitism have shaped not only the world’s perception of Jews\, but also how many Jews see themselves. By peeling back these layers\, she uncovers a tradition filled with resilience\, meaning\, and profound spiritual insight\, while sharing her own journey toward living as a Jew\, without apology or caveat.\n\nIn conversation with Rabbi Josh Feigelson\, Hurwitz will reflect on her personal awakening\, the forces that shape Jewish identity\, and how ancient Jewish wisdom can offer grounding and courage in a moment of rising antisemitism. Together\, they’ll explore what it means to reclaim a story and tradition that has always been ours.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Sarah Hurwitz\n\nFor nearly 15 years\, Sarah Hurwitz built a career finding just the right words. She served as a White House speechwriter from 2009 to 2017\, first as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama and then as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama. Sarah worked with Mrs. Obama to craft widely-acclaimed addresses and traveled with her across America and to five continents. \nSarah’s first book\, Here All Along: Finding Meaning\, Spirituality\, and a Deeper Connection to Life—in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)\, chronicled her rediscovery of Judaism with the same clarity and insight that defined her political writing. The book was named a finalist for two National Jewish Book Awards and for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature. \nThis event will be ASL Interpreted and captioned  \nRegister here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/booktalksfy26/event/ijsbooktalkwithsarahhurwitz/
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SUMMARY:Shalem: A Monthly Mindfulness Affinity Space for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Jewish Spirituality invites people living with disabilities and/or chronic illness and pain to join us for Shalem (“Whole”)\, an inclusive new affinity space for mindful Jewish practice related to the challenges and opportunities of living a spiritual life with a disability. As we engage in contemplative practice in the context of a caring and supportive community\, we explore new ways to affirm our fundamental humanity and wholeness\, nurture our personal and collective healing\, and grow inner skills to promote our resilience and well-being. ASL Interpreted
URL:https://jdrc.org/event/shalem-a-monthly-mindfulness-affinity-space-for-people-with-disabilities-2/2025-12-17/
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