Introducing Jewish Mindful Meditation at Der Nister in DTLA!
A New Series Beginning A New Series beginning October 22nd. This group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 8-8:45 AM in person only. Pre-registration is required and will provide you with a code and instructions for entry. This group will meet weekly in person only.
We are excited to launch a new Jewish mindful meditation group at Der Nister, opening just after the High Holy Days. Our first series will be rooted in the teachings of Sefer Yetzirah — one of the most ancient and mysterious works of Jewish mysticism.
Sefer Yetzirah is a pre-Kabbalistic text that infers that the Hebrew letters themselves are more than symbols: they are the building blocks of creation, channels of divine energy, and pathways into deeper awareness. In this meditation series, we will explore the letters as sources of magic, creativity, and transformation. Through guided practices, chanting, and silent reflection, we will invite the power of the alef-bet to open our hearts, calm our minds, and connect us more fully to the sacred flow of life.
No previous meditation experience is required. This is a welcoming space for all who wish to encounter Jewish wisdom through the lens of mindfulness, presence, and contemplative practice. Together, we will enter into a centuries-old stream of Jewish mysticism in community and allow it to nourish us in the present moment.
Meditation invites us
to sit with what is
Sometimes what arises is joy or ease. Other times, it’s restlessness, sorrow, or pain. Contemplative practice doesn’t aim to escape the moment but to be fully present within it—meeting life with compassion, curiosity, and courage. Over time, this presence helps us navigate difficulty with greater resilience and recognize beauty as it unfolds.
My path as a meditator and cantor has shown me how breath, stillness, and sacred sound can open the heart. For over a decade, I’ve shared this integration of Jewish mindfulness and music in communities seeking depth and connection.
My work includes
Teaching with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Leading Jewish synagogue meditation groups
Serving as a visiting scholar and guest teacher in communities across the country
Offering guided meditations as a featured teacher on Insight Timer
It is a joy and a calling to open the door to Jewish mindfulness—grounded in tradition, attuned to breath and spirit, and accessible to all who seek a deeper connection.I am grateful for my own meditation practice of many years.
A guided Jewish meditation on the breath, with binaural audio and Hebrew chanting. Elohai n’shamah shenatata bi, t’horah hi. Holy One of Blessing, the soul that you have implanted within me, it is pure. This is 18 minutes long for chai (life)!
Teaching and guided meditation with binaural beats on cultivating mudita/nachas/sympathetic joy.
A guided Jewish meditation on the blessing practice and cultivating compassion for self and others, with binaural audio and closing bell. This blessing practice is based on the 3-fold benediction from Torah, “Y’varech’cha Adonai v’yishm’recha, Ya’eir Adonai panav eilecha v’chuneka, Yisa Adonai panav eleicha v’yaseim l’cha shalom.”