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What is Jewish Renewal?

Jewish Renewal is a trans- Renewal is an attitude, not denominational approach a denomination, and offers to revitalizing . tools to all branches of Judaism, including: It combines the socially progressive values of egalitarianism, the joy of Hasidism, the informed • An emphasis on accessible spiritual experience do-it-yourself spirit of the havurah movement, and • Contemplative practices (Jewish Renewal teachers Amy Grossblatt Pessah the accumulated wisdom of centuries of tradition. were the first to recover meditative practices from Amy Grossblatt Pessah has been a spiritual It creates innovative, accessible, and welcoming the dusty attic of Jewish tradition, and to return seeker her entire life. Since childhood, she has experiences. them to their rightful place as central Jewish spiritual technologies) been drawn to the spiritual and has sought both It shapes halacha (Jewish law) into a living way experiential and intellectual paths to fuel this • Davvenology, the art and practice of being of walking in the world. passion. Throughout the years, Amy has studied a living laboratory for creative and renewed a variety of , participated in interfaith work And it seeks to deepen the ongoing, joyful, and , in modalities including chant and and has been a student of . Amy fundamental connection, with a Who connects embodied prayer received her training as a Spiritual Director in the us all, which is at the heart of Jewish practice. • Sage-ing, trainings and tools for rethinking aging Morei Derekh Program of The Yedidya Center for Renewal seeks to balance forward-thinking with as a journey of unearthing wisdom Jewish and received her Master’s backward-compatibility. We know we can’t drive Degree in from The Rhea Hirsch • Hashpa’ah (spiritual direction) as a tool for if we’re only looking in the rear-view mirror, but School of Jewish Education at Hebrew-Union unpacking the holy potential of every moment neither can we move forward if we don’t know College Jewish Institute of in Los Angeles. where we’ve been. and for discerning the voice of God B’nai congregation Letter from B’nai Torah’s new Jewish Renewal inspired presents: David Steinhardt here... service will open your heart, challenge your mind and elevate your . Letter from Rabbi Steinhardt here welcoming Amy and explaining this new expression of Join us as we explore and experience a Jewish Renewal Judaism and etc... Letter from Rabbi service. Twice a month, we will meet for an engaging, Steinhardt here welcoming Amy and explaining inspiring, interactive service during which we will strive this new expression of Judaism and spirituality to connect to ourselves, our community, and to God. etc... Amy Grossblatt Pessah has been a spiritual Through the use of Jewish , chanting, , seeker her entire life. Since childhood, she has contemplation, music, movement and , been drawn to the spiritual and has sought both this service will provide some sacred time for you to experiential and intellectual paths to fuel this experience the richness of our Jewish spiritual tradition. Jewish passion.. Each service will include both individual contemplative time mixed with joyful communal time. We hope you will join us for this revolutionary new offering. Renewal

Services will be held at B’nai Torah Shabbat from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. on the following dates: Services 2015: Oct. 10, 24, Nov. 7, 28, Dec. 5, 19.

2016: Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 27, Mar. 12, 26, Apr. 16, 30, May 7, 21. For more information, please contact....

Do we need to tell people how they need to dress for this service? is it more casual? B’nai Torah Congregation Facilitated by 6261 SW 18th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33433 (561) 392-8566 | www.bnai-torah. org Amy Grossblatt Pessah