* Space still available in group starting
this Sunday, February 22, 10:00-11:30am ET
The other groups are accepting people to the waitlist.
Each group will enroll a maximum of 6 participants.
Spiritual Direction Groups provide the unique opportunity to be part of an intimate group for spiritual growth facilitated by a seasoned Spiritual Director. Spiritual direction is a contemplative practice that invites you to grow in awareness of the sacred dimension present in every moment.
For many of us, having spiritual companions in our lives helps cultivate our ability to stop and pay attention to “the still, small voice within.” To hear that voice, members of your group will accompany you with heartfelt listening, help you connect with your spiritual longing, explore your inner wisdom, and strengthen your attunement to the sacred.
CONNECT to your inner knowing and wisdom.OPEN your heart to an awareness of the sacred dimension of life.NURTURE your capacity for resilience, compassion, and well-being.CULTIVATE insight and wise action in response to the challenges of our world.JOIN with others as you learn from and strengthen one another’s journeys.
Each Spiritual Direction group will include 5-6 people who will meet online with either Cantor Ellen Dreskin, Rabbi Shir Meira Feit or Ashley Plotnick, MEd, MAJS, LCSW, all three of whom are well-known to the IJS community and experienced Spiritual Directors.
Our three Spiritual Direction groups will meet on the following dates and times by Zoom. Additional groups may be added if there is enough interest.
With Ellen Dreskin: Sundays, 10:00 - 11:30am ET
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
With Shir Meira Feit: Tuesdays, 11:00 - 12:30pm ET
February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, April 7 and 14
With Ashley Plotnick: Thursdays, 2:30 - 4:00pm ET
April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, and 28
Please note: Spiritual Direction is not therapy, and while it may be a supportive practice alongside therapy, it is not meant to repace it. In addition, a group setting may not be the right fit for someone in the midst of a crisis or significant life change. In such a situation, we suggest you may benefit more from working one-on-one with a spiritual director. Here is a list of trained Spiritual Directors for you to choose from.
Please select the Spiritual Direction Group in which you wish to participate. All meetings will be on Zoom.
6 sessions that meet weekly on Sundays, 10:00-11:30am ET
7 sessions that meet weekly on Tuesdays, 11:00-12:30pm ET
7 sessions that meet weekly on Thursdays, 2:30-4:00pm ET
Each group is limited to a maximum of 6 participants. If a group is full when you register, you will be placed on a wait list. If we have sufficient interest, we will explore running additional groups.
