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Join us for a transformative weekend of spiritual and mystical exploration with guest Rabbi Matthew Ponak. Through Jewish history, sacred text, and Kabbalistic wisdom, Rabbi Ponak—alongside mindfulness and spirituality scholars from our community—will guide participants in deep reflection, immersive learning, and embodied practice. This weekend offers meaningful tools to cultivate mindfulness, presence, and spiritual grounding in everyday life. No prior knowledge is needed—come as you are.

Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Still Point of Shabbat: Mindfulness and Mystical Wisdom Spend Shabbat in reflection and connection through a Shabbat-centered guided meditation, followed by an interfaith conversation with spiritual leaders exploring mysticism and the search for meaning across traditions.

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Embodied Wisdom: Jewish Mysticism in Practice Close the weekend with learning and shared practice, beginning with a light breakfast and an opening plenary with Rabbi Ponak based on his book Embodied Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism for All People. Continue with breakout sessions led by Rabbi Ponak and local mindfulness educators, and conclude with a communal gathering and meditation.

Ticket options available per day. Or spend the whole weekend with us.

Details

Start:
April 25
End:
April 26
Cost:
$30 – $66
Event Category:
Website:
https://my.lfjcc.org/16306/16307

Organizer Email

[email protected]

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Event:

Scholar-in-Residence Weekend: A Journey Through Jewish Mindfulness and Mysticism with Rabbi Matthew Ponak


April 25, 2026
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April 26
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 $30 – $66

Lawrence Family JCC
Lauren Luedtke-Stafford
[email protected]
https://my.lfjcc.org/16306/16307


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