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Efshar
Welcome to the VBS Spirituality Center
Do you long to...
...deepen your connection with your innermost self and the Divine Presence?
...embrace moments of peace and holiness?
...learn to be fully present — and to experience the world with wonder and gratitude?
...find the Jewish spiritual path you’ve been seeking?
EFSHAR – It's Possible
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 26 , 2023Tuesday Morning Meditation with Cantor Baron
Tuesday, Sep 26th 9:00a to 9:45a
Quiet the mind while opening up the soul: Join Cantor Baron for a weekly Meditation session on Tuesdays at 9:00am. A wonderful way to begin your day and a great time of the week to remind yourself to be present and grateful, acknowledging the possibility of holiness in every moment of every day. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 3 , 2023Tuesday Morning Meditation with Cantor Baron
Tuesday, Oct 3rd 9:00a to 9:45a
Quiet the mind while opening up the soul: Join Cantor Baron for a weekly Meditation session on Tuesdays at 9:00am. A wonderful way to begin your day and a great time of the week to remind yourself to be present and grateful, acknowledging the possibility of holiness in every moment of every day. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2023Tuesday Morning Meditation with Cantor Baron
Tuesday, Oct 10th 9:00a to 9:45a
Quiet the mind while opening up the soul: Join Cantor Baron for a weekly Meditation session on Tuesdays at 9:00am. A wonderful way to begin your day and a great time of the week to remind yourself to be present and grateful, acknowledging the possibility of holiness in every moment of every day. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 13 , 2023EFSHAR presents The Mystical Journey: A Month of Learning (Zoom)
Friday, Oct 13th 9:00a to 10:00a
A Month of Learning featuring the teaching of Rabbi Yoel Glick of Daat Elyon. This new 4-week online programled by Cantor Phil Baron offers insights on repairing a broken world, including daily inspirations and engaging discussion break-outs. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2023Tuesday Morning Meditation with Cantor Baron
Tuesday, Oct 17th 9:00a to 9:45a
Quiet the mind while opening up the soul: Join Cantor Baron for a weekly Meditation session on Tuesdays at 9:00am. A wonderful way to begin your day and a great time of the week to remind yourself to be present and grateful, acknowledging the possibility of holiness in every moment of every day. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 20 , 2023EFSHAR presents The Mystical Journey: A Month of Learning (Zoom)
Friday, Oct 20th 9:00a to 10:00a
A Month of Learning featuring the teaching of Rabbi Yoel Glick of Daat Elyon. This new 4-week online programled by Cantor Phil Baron offers insights on repairing a broken world, including daily inspirations and engaging discussion break-outs. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2023Tuesday Morning Meditation with Cantor Baron
Tuesday, Oct 24th 9:00a to 9:45a
Quiet the mind while opening up the soul: Join Cantor Baron for a weekly Meditation session on Tuesdays at 9:00am. A wonderful way to begin your day and a great time of the week to remind yourself to be present and grateful, acknowledging the possibility of holiness in every moment of every day. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2023EFSHAR presents The Mystical Journey: A Month of Learning (Zoom)
Friday, Oct 27th 9:00a to 10:00a
A Month of Learning featuring the teaching of Rabbi Yoel Glick of Daat Elyon. This new 4-week online programled by Cantor Phil Baron offers insights on repairing a broken world, including daily inspirations and engaging discussion break-outs. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 31 , 2023Tuesday Morning Meditation with Cantor Baron
Tuesday, Oct 31st 9:00a to 9:45a
Quiet the mind while opening up the soul: Join Cantor Baron for a weekly Meditation session on Tuesdays at 9:00am. A wonderful way to begin your day and a great time of the week to remind yourself to be present and grateful, acknowledging the possibility of holiness in every moment of every day. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 3 , 2023EFSHAR presents The Mystical Journey: A Month of Learning (Zoom)
Friday, Nov 3rd 9:00a to 10:00a
A Month of Learning featuring the teaching of Rabbi Yoel Glick of Daat Elyon. This new 4-week online programled by Cantor Phil Baron offers insights on repairing a broken world, including daily inspirations and engaging discussion break-outs.
Meditation Opportunities
Quiet the mind while opening up the soul.
Everyone of us needs time to power down the tumult of the outside world. We invite you to experience the interplay between contemporary spirituality and the ancient rituals of our liturgy, as we explore together Jewish prayer through meditation. For one hour, you can quiet the mind while opening up the soul to experience Shabbat in a new light. You need no prior experience to participate; all are welcome.
"Shabbat-on-Tuesday"
Meets online once weekly at 10:30am. A wonderful way to begin your day and a great time of the week to remind yourself to be present and grateful, acknowledging the possibility of holiness in every moment of every day. Click here to join on Zoom >
Saturday Meditation Service
Our monthly Meditation Service meets on the third Shabbat (Saturday) of each month from 10:45-11:30am in the Schulweis Chapel.
Resources
Check out this Amazon Book List for readings that will provide you guidance and inspiration to deepen your mediation practice.
Start Now
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
What does "awareness" actually mean?
Becoming aware of our awareness is not straightforward because an untrained mind will latch on to whatever object or sight it sees; whatever thought, emotion, or sensation that arises; whatever we perceive.
When we step away from all of this — without ideas, judgment, inner-dialogue, or the need to define — we step into a space of awareness. In this space we may observe how the mind behaves, and where we experience the present moment.
By practicing awareness we get to create a spaciousness of mind that sets us free from the impact of our thoughts and feelings, to be more at ease with the moment-to-moment unfolding of life itself. This state of mindfulness allows us to be fully present and engaged in each moment, leading to reduced stress, increased happiness, improved relationships and an overall richer existence.
Begin with gratitude.
Modeh Ani Lefanecha, Melech Chai VeKayam
Set your intentions to reflect through meditation and mindfulness.
Meditations Playlist from Cantor Phil Baron
"Commune with your own heart on your bed and be still."
- Maimonides
Thu, September 21 2023
6 Tishrei 5784
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