Our Experiences
Retreats & In-Person Experiences
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 11Brooklyn, NY, USAWeekly community meditations in Brooklyn homes, hosted by OpenLev and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Shevet means “sitting” in Hebrew.
Mon, Jan 18Central FloridaOn the Path of Love, we are inspired to receive the vast storehouse of spiritual tools that can help us heal, become whole, generous and connected to ourselves, and to all of Creation. In that remembrance of connection, love flourishes.
Weekly Offerings
Multiple DatesTue, Nov 10Virtual EventVIRTUAL EVENT: Every evening (except Friday) 9 pm Eastern (6 pm Pacific) Led by Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael and friends
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 11Virtual EventOverwhelmed with stress from daily life. Join Rabbi Anne Brener for a chanting and meditation service, using the structure of the morning service, to calm our bodies and connect our souls. There will be time for some check-in afterward.- Multiple DatesWed, Nov 11Brooklyn, NY, USAWeekly community meditations in Brooklyn homes, hosted by OpenLev and the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Shevet means “sitting” in Hebrew.
Multiple DatesThu, Nov 12Virtual EventThursday Morning Chanting & Meditation, led by Jen Roitman, offers a weekly practice of chanting and meditation drawn from the Torah portion. Thursdays at 11 AM Eastern (8 AM Pacific), online.
Multiple DatesThu, Nov 12Virtual EventThe chanting codes for biblical texts are musical commentary. Brush up on your leyning skills with Rabbi Hazzan Miryam Wolfson, Thursdays at 7 PM Eastern, online.
Multiple DatesFri, Nov 13Virtual EventThe Friday Healing Circle, led by Rabbi Diane Elliot and friends, offers a weekly space to connect, to feel, to praise, to learn, to grieve and to love.
Online
Healing Circle
Fridays 11:30 AM ET
A weekly space to connect, to feel, to praise, to learn, to grieve and to love, with Rabbi Diane Elliot and friends.
Candle Lighting
Fridays 6:00 PM PT
Light your candles at home, share in the blessings, and experience the warmth of tradition, even from afar.
Yom Rishon
Sundays 9:30 AM PT
A virtual service open to all, with meditation, traditional Jewish prayer and music.
Mystery at the Heart
Sundays 1:00 PM ET
Dig deeper into Kabbalah's teachings, origins and authors with Rabbi Miryam Wolfson.
Hebrew Roots
Mondays 7:00 PM ET
Increase your Hebrew fluency and explore the meanings of the holidays with Rabbi Miryam Wolfson.
Nechamah Minyan
Nightly 9:00 PM ET, except Fri
Evening gathering led by Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael and friends.
Silence is Praise
Wednesdays 11:30 AM ET
A chanting and meditation service with Rabbi Anne Brener, to calm our bodies and connect our souls.
Morning Chanting
Thursdays 11:00 AM ET
A weekly practice of chanting and meditation drawn from the Torah portion, led by Jen Roitman.
Musical Insights
Thursdays 7:00 PM ET
Brush up on your leyning skills with Rabbi Hazzan Miryam Wolfson.
In Person
Shevet Mindfulness
Wednesdays, Brooklyn NY
Weekly community meditations in Brooklyn, New York.
Bein Hashemashot: Boston
Nov 7, Boston
Second gathering of our immersive Jewish Renewal Havdalah series, with the 70 Seeds exhibition.
SOULIFT
Jan 18, Central Florida
Exploring the magic and medicine of the Psalms, a retreat on the Path of Love.
Up Next
Musical Insights
Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM ET
Nov 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Virtual Event
The chanting codes for biblical texts are musical commentary. Brush up on your leyning skills with Rabbi Hazzan Miryam Wolfson, Thursdays at 7 PM Eastern, online.
Nechamah Minyan
Thu, Nov 5, 9:00 PM ET
Nov 05, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET
Virtual Event
VIRTUAL EVENT:
Every evening (except Friday) 9 pm Eastern (6 pm Pacific)
Led by Rabbi Geela Rayzel Raphael and friends
Healing Circle
Fri, Nov 6, 11:30 AM ET
Nov 06, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Virtual Event
The Friday Healing Circle, led by Rabbi Diane Elliot and friends, offers a weekly space to connect, to feel, to praise, to learn, to grieve and to love.
Candle Lighting
Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM PT
Nov 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM PT
Virtual Event
Light your candles at home, share in the blessings, and experience the warmth of tradition, even from afar.
Bein Hashemashot: Boston
Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM ET
Nov 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Boston, MA
On November 7th in Boston, step into the second gathering of our immersive Jewish Renewal Havdalah series, co-led by Rabbi Ariel Hendelman and Marni Loffman, in collaboration with the Judeofuturism Project’s 70 Seeds exhibition at the Boston Center for the Arts.
Yom Rishon
Sun, Nov 8, 9:30 AM PT
Nov 08, 2026, 9:30 AM PT
Virtual Event
YOM RISHON is a virtual service open to all, featuring meditation, traditional Jewish prayer, music & the 32 Paths of Presence (Hebrew letters and the Tree of Life).
Gather in Person
Retreats, Gatherings, and Immersive Experiences
There is something powerful about gathering together in person.
Throughout the year, Jewish Renewal communities, teachers, and partner organizations offer retreats, immersive learning experiences, spiritual gatherings, and weekends of connection across North America and beyond.
Whether you’re looking for a weekend of renewal, deeper spiritual practice, meaningful learning, music, prayer, or community, you’ll find opportunities to gather with others who share a desire for a more vibrant, heart centered Judaism.
Explore upcoming retreats and in person experiences offered throughout the Jewish Renewal Movement.
Join a Virtual Gathering
Connect Wherever You Are
Not everyone lives near a Jewish Renewal community.
That’s why Aleph helps connect seekers, learners, and spiritual explorers through virtual experiences happening every week.
Whether you’re looking for prayer, meditation, Torah study, spiritual direction, music, community conversation, or simply a welcoming place to begin, you’ll find opportunities to connect from anywhere.
Explore weekly offerings hosted by Jewish Renewal leaders, communities, and partner organizations around the world.
Weekly Virtual Jewish Renewal Connections
Discover ongoing online gatherings that help you stay connected throughout the week. Join for a single experience or become part of an ongoing spiritual community.
Offerings include:
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Prayer and spiritual practice
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Torah study
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Meditation and mindfulness
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Chant and sacred music
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Community conversations
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Healing circles
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Spiritual direction
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Holiday and seasonal gatherings
No prior experience is required.
Come exactly as you are.
