Explore dreamwork from a Jewish perspective

How can we gather the courage to confront ourselves honestly and compassionately so that we can somehow realize a fresh start?

While I have always found Jewish mourning rituals to be meaningful, providing a structure through which to process one of life’s most difficult moments, I have also noticed over the years a few areas in which these rituals could be augmented to mark significant moments for the mourning family and the community that supports them. As someone who is deeply involved in organizations that specifically address Jewish mourning practices, I am particularly interested in seeing creative additions to the repertoire of Jewish mourning rituals.

Explore who the Besht was and some of his radical innovations, teachings and practices. In each session, we will move from text study, to sharing our reflections on the texts, to practical exercises arising from the texts.