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How do we hear God's voice? Or in nontheistic language, how do we become aware of, and listen for, the deepest wisdom and guidance available to us?
In the Jewish tradition, the voice of God is the silent letter aleph, the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is the sound before sound, the "still small voice." And it is the first letter of the first word of the Ten Commandments: "Anochi" "I am." Jewish tradition teaches that the children of Israel camped at Mount Sinai and prepared themselves to hear that silent opening that we usually miss, and were therefore able to receive the Torah, the moral and spiritual teaching that has since guided the Jewish people.
On the festival of Shavuot we celebrate and reenact that moment when revelation occurs, when deep insight that has been hidden from view is revealed. Jewish tradition teaches that the revelation at Mount Sinai was not a discrete moment in the ancient past, but rather a timeless experience that is always available to those who seek it. The aleph is always silently reverberating; our challenge is to learn how to receive it.
During this retreat we study Jewish teachings on how to hear the voice of God; engage in practices to help quiet our minds; spend nourishing time out of doors; and open ourselves through art, music, and writing. The climax of our experience will take place on the night of Shavuot, as we will follow the traditional custom of Tikkun Leil Shavuot, a full night of study and preparation culminating in welcoming the sunrise with prayer.
Our goal is that participants will come away both with mind-blowing, heart-opening Jewish teachings about the meaning of "the voice of God" and with their own deeper and abiding connection to their own "still, small voice" of guidance and wisdom.
Details: This weekend workshop meets at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation and begins with registration late Friday afternoon, continues all day (and night!) Saturday and concludes at 2:00 pm on Sunday. There are modest additional fees for meals. The delicious catered meal plan includes Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch, and snacks. Special dietary needs can be accommodated. Contact the institute for more information.
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LocationLev Shalem Institute of the Woodstock Jewish Congregation (View)
1682 Glasco Turnpike
Woodstock, NY 12498
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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