SAJ is proud to be one of a few dozen synagogues partnering to bring the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS) learnings to congregations and to share spirituality and mindfulness to a broader audience.
What is IJS?
IJS is a sacred haven for nurturing the mind, body, soul, and spirit. Since 1999, they’ve helped countless people navigate our turbulent world by learning to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and find a greater sense of purpose—all grounded in the deep wisdom of Jewish tradition.
From guided meditation and contemplative text study to leadership training and retreats, IJS creates opportunities to become more mindful, compassionate, and resilient—and build a more just and peaceful world together.
FREE Daily Online Meditation Sit
Mondays-Fridays 12:30-1:00 PM ET
Join one of our expert teachers as they lead a live daily guided meditation, sharing 30 minutes of Jewish mindfulness with people from around the world. Open to all, no experience needed.
IJS Offerings
Whether you’re seeking to deepen your meditation practice, nurture your relationships, lead with greater steadiness, or reconnect with a sense of possibility in challenging times, our programs offer a gentle space for you to slow down, listen deeply, and grow with our community.
Text Study 5787
Studying and interpreting Torah is one of Judaism’s oldest and richest forms of spiritual practice. IJS approaches text study holistically – both as an intellectual experience and as an opportunity for experiential, heart-centered, practice-based spiritual growth and development. This year, IJS brings you two new text study streams with extraordinary Torah teachers, both of whom provide rich material for contemplative study.