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Our Resources

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Explore Jewish Renewal Beyond the Gathering

Whether you’re looking to keep learning, stay connected, deepen your spiritual practice, or discover new voices in Jewish Renewal, we’ve gathered resources to support your journey.

From podcasts and digital content to books, teachings, music,
and community voices, these resources help bring
Jewish Renewal into everyday life.

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The Podcast – Coming soon!

Jewish Renewal is happening every day across communities, classrooms, retreats, conversations, and creative spaces around the world.

Stay connected through Aleph’s podcast, social media channels, articles, videos, and featured teachings from leaders throughout the movement.

Explore inspiring conversations, spiritual wisdom, music, community stories, and fresh perspectives on Jewish life.

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Listen In

Enjoy music from across the Aleph community.

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Explore the Wider Jewish Renewal Movement
Jewish Renewal is more than a collection of programs. It’s a living movement rooted in tradition, creativity, spirituality, justice, and community.

Explore the people, organizations, and ideas helping shape the future of Jewish life.
The Jewish Renewal Library

Explore our recommended books & resources.

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Jewish Renewal Organizations & Resources

OHALAH

The Association of Rabbis and Cantors for Jewish Renewal

The professional organization supporting more than 200 rabbis, cantors, and rabbinic pastors through collegial connection, learning, and an annual conference.
 

Aleph Canada

Dedicated to supporting, strengthening, and expanding Jewish Renewal communities and programs throughout Canada.

The Davvenen Leadership Training Institute

An award-winning program that trains Jewish prayer leaders to create meaningful, embodied, and spiritually engaging worship experiences.

C-DEEP – Center for Devotional Energy
& Ecstatic Practice

Led by Rabbi Shefa Gold and Rachmiel O’Regan, MA, C-DEEP explores Jewish meditation, devotional practice, energy work, and ecstatic spirituality.

Yesod Foundation

Inspired by the vision of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, the Yesod Foundation supports programs that bring Jewish spiritual wisdom into contemporary life.

The Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi Collection

A digital archive preserving the writings, recordings, and teachings of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, founder of the Jewish Renewal movement.

The Shalom Center

Founded by Reb Arthur Waskow, The Shalom Center equips leaders and activists to advance peace, justice, environmental responsibility, and social transformation.

Rabbi
Marcia Prager

Jewish Renewal teacher, author, artist, and former Dean of the Aleph Ordination Programs, known for her work in prayer and spiritual language.

The Awakened Heart Project for Contemplative Judaism

Founded by Rabbi Jeff Roth, the project offers Jewish contemplative teachings that cultivate wisdom, compassion, and spiritual awareness.

Organic Torah

Founded by Rabbi Natan Margalit, Organic Torah explores Jewish texts through ecology, systems thinking, and patterns of connection.

Torah of Awakening – The Jewish Path
of Presence

Led by Reb Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks, Torah of Awakening offers Jewish teachings centered on mindfulness, presence, and spiritual awakening.

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center

A historic Jewish retreat center offering immersive experiences in spirituality, community, nature, and Jewish learning, and home to many Jewish Renewal-inspired retreats.

Yerusha: Building a Legacy for Future Generations

Founded by Rabbi Nadya Gross and Rabbi Victor Gross, Yerusha offers classes, retreats, and Jewish Renewal learning experiences.

Reclaiming Judaism

Founded by Rabbi Goldie Milgram, Reclaiming Judaism develops innovative programs, training, and resources in Jewish spiritual education.

 Chassidus Without Borders

Created by Rabbi David Seidenberg, NeoHasid.org explores Hasidic wisdom, eco-Torah, embodied prayer, and inclusive Jewish liturgy.

Integral Halachah

How do we honor tradition while responding
to the realities of modern life?

Integral Halachah is a framework developed by Reb Zalman Schachter Shalomi that invites us to engage Jewish law, wisdom, and practice through both the lens of tradition and the insights of contemporary spiritual life.

Rooted in the classical halachic process while expanding its scope, Integral Halachah seeks to help Jewish communities thoughtfully navigate the ethical, spiritual, and communal questions of our time.

At its heart, Integral Halachah asks:
How can Judaism remain deeply rooted while continuing to grow?
 

Integral Halachah Institute

The Integral Halachah Institute, housed within Aleph Canada and founded by Rabbi Daniel Siegel, serves as a center for study, dialogue, and exploration
of these evolving questions.

Through learning, community conversation, and spiritual inquiry, the Institute helps bridge generations, perspectives, and communities while exploring how Jewish wisdom can guide us in a rapidly changing world.

Learn More About the Integral Halachah Institute:

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Nusach Ha-Tefillah
Learn the Melodies and Flow of Jewish Prayer

Nusach is the traditional musical language of Jewish prayer.

This growing collection offers guided recordings and learning resources designed to help students, prayer leaders, clergy, and spiritual seekers deepen their relationship with Jewish liturgy through the melodies, rhythms, and spiritual textures of prayer.

Whether you’re learning to lead services, exploring Jewish prayer more deeply, or simply wanting to connect with the sacred sounds of the tradition, these resources provide an accessible pathway into the living practice of davening.

Explore
  • Weekday prayer services

  • Shabbat liturgy

  • Traditional prayer modes and melodies

  • Learning tools for students and prayer leaders

  • Jewish Renewal approaches to sacred prayer​

Through study, listening, and practice, Nusach HaTefilah helps preserve
and renew the musical and spiritual traditions that continue
to shape Jewish prayer today.

In Memory of, A Gift from Hazzan Jack Kessler z”l
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One of Hazzan Jack Kessler’s greatest gifts to Aleph was his lifelong dedication to preserving and sharing the sacred art of Jewish prayer through music.

As the founding director of the Aleph Cantorial Program,
he created the Nusach Ha-Tefillah
and Learn to Davven recordings to inspire generations
of Jewish spiritual leaders.

In the spirit of Jack’s generosity, we are honored
to offer this complete collection as a gift.
We invite you to support the future of Jewish Renewal
by making a donation to the Aleph Ordination Program Cantorial Scholarship Fund.

Your gift helps train the next generation of hazzanim while ensuring Jack’s teachings continue to live on.

Receive the complete Nusach Ha-Tefillah collection with your donation.

Support the Cantorial Scholarship Fund
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