Tisha B'Av 2025: Sound Healing and Meditation at Emanuel Synagogue

On Tisha B'Av, when we open up to the brokenness of our world, meditation, sound and silence can work as a welcome salve for frazzled nerves and jagged edges. Painful emotions start to give way as we let in comfort, compassion and hope for healing.

Join us on Sunday 3 August, at 2.00 pm, for a restorative and replenishing offering from Rabbi Mordecai and Emanuel Synagogue member Toni Whitmont with her sacred vessels sound healing practice. Take an hour's journey into your own sacred centre, accompanied by the pure resonance of alchemy crystal singing bowls.

BYO yoga mat, blanket, eye cushion (optional) and water bottle.

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TISHA B'AV 2025 AT EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE

On Tisha B'Av we commemorate the many tragedies and disasters which have befallen the Jewish people, from the destruction of the Temple to modern day. We begin with a moving service at sundown, chanting the book of Lamentations (Eicha) with its haunting melody, describing the destruction of the Temple and the deep pain of the survivors grieving their losses.

Following the service and reading, the rabbis will each reflect upon the topic, Why Us? Processing Calamity and Destruction. Each rabbi will offer a different perspective on this topic from the rise of extremism, grief and loss, to prayer and our relationship with God in the aftermath of communal tragedy.

The following afternoon, join us for sound healing and meditation, followed by a mincha prayer service and Torah reading, and a screening of documentary film, Pray the Devil Back to Hell. We will take some time to discuss the film before concluding with the evening service and a breaking of the fast with light refreshments.

Please RSVP for each of the three sessions.

2 AUG, 6.15 PM – Evening Service and Rabbi Panel – RSVP
3 AUG, 2.00 PM – Sound Healing and Meditation – RSVP
3 AUG, 3.00 PM – Film Screening, Discussion and Services – RSVP

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We are proud to be able to offer this as a complimentary experience and are grateful for Toni's generosity and giving spirit. If programs like this are important to you, please consider making a donation to Emanuel Synagogue so that we may continue to offer such experiences.