Description
Opening the day with mindfulness can change everything, helping us live our lives with more clarity, kindness, and ease. Join us Friday mornings as we open our doors early and practice together.
Each session starts off with a teaching rooted in the Jewish calendar and ends with a chant. The rest is simply guided, silent meditation. No prior meditation experience necessary; everyone is welcome.
Please plan on arriving between 8:20 AM and 8:30 AM so that we can start promptly at 8:30 AM.
Stay afterwards to co-work in our space, replete with coffee and snacks (day passes are available for non-members).
This session is free for members. $5 for non-members.
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Rotating teachers include Rav Naftali Hirsch, Jes Golden, and Rabbi Ariel Hendelman
Rav Naftali Hirsch offers ritual, prayer, and teachings profoundly shaped by a decade of meditative practice and study of mystical texts in Hasidut and Kabbalah. Rav Naftali currently serves as the Jewish resident chaplain at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, as well as teaching meditation for Or haLev, the Jewish Learning Collaborative, and here at Lehrhaus, where he is also a learning guide. Rav Naftali lives in Somerville, MA, and enjoys spending whatever time he can in the woods or in the kitchen with things that bubble, fizz, and stew.
Jes H. Golden, Ph.D. is a meditation teacher and scholar-practitioner studying the philosophy of bodily awareness and advanced contemplative practices as a Postdoctoral Affiliate with the Meditation Research Program at Harvard Medical School/Mass General Hospital. As a meditation teacher, Jes weaves embodied Jewish practices with philosophical and neuroscientific insights and leads sits, classes, and retreats regularly for the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Or HaLev, RUACH, and Lehrhaus. Jes lives in Somerville, MA with her wife and beloved community.
FAQs
- Who are these classes for?
Our classes are for everyone—whether you’re brand new to the topic or have been engaging with it for years, we encourage participation from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. Unless otherwise noted, no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Not sure if a class is for you? Email us at Learning@Lehr.haus!
- Why are there tickets at different prices?
Our tickets utilize a Pay-What-You-Can model so attendees can pay a range of prices based on what they are able to pay to allow for greater accessibility. Please select the price point that feels right for you.
- Can I eat during class?
While we do not serve food in the study, you are welcome to order and enjoy drinks during class and join us for a meal before or after class. We highly recommend making a reservation if you know you'll be dining with us. Visit www.lehr.haus/reservation to check availability and book a table.
- Getting to Lehrhaus?
Street parking is readily available on Washington Street or Beacon Street (Map). The meters all take quarters or can be paid through the ParkBoston or ParkMobile apps. The closest T stops are Union Square (Green Line D & E, 0.8 mile walk, or #109 bus) and Harvard Square (Red Line, 0.8 mile walk, or the #109 bus). There is a bus stop just out front, on Washington (#83 and #109).
Learn More with Lehrhaus
We've now introduced a new way to learn at Lehrhaus, our Learning+ membership. It's designed to make learning a regular part of your routine.
Lehrhaus Learning+ members join a community built around big ideas, great conversations, and delicious meals. For $36/month, you get:
Two free class tickets every month
Unlimited 1:1 learning sessions with our educators
Member-only social events
Pre-sale access to special events
$25 Tavern gift card
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