Four live gatherings · December 2026–January 2027
Jewish mysticism, mindfulness, and meditation for everyday life.
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An invitation to practice
Take time to settle, listen, and explore the wisdom of Kabbalah through your own experience.
Join Rabbi Ben Newman for four welcoming gatherings based on his new book, Integral Kabbalah. Each class pairs a Jewish mystical teaching with guided meditation, followed by conversation about what we notice and how we might live with greater attention.
We’ll explore the Tree of Life and the Four Worlds, and consider what it means to gather sparks in everyday life. Along the way, we’ll practice meeting a busy mind with patience, attending to emotions, and bringing care into our relationships.
The series brings Jewish wisdom into conversation with contemporary mindfulness and a whole-person approach to spiritual growth. People of every background are welcome. All Hebrew terms will be explained, and no meditation experience is needed.
Each session stands on its own and offers a short practice to take into the week. The book is recommended, but you can participate fully without buying it.
The four sessions
All sessions meet Sundays, 4–5:15 p.m. Eastern. We’ll take a break on December 27.
Begin with Ein Sof, the Infinite, and the possibilities of attention. Explore breath and listening as ways to make room for wonder amid the movement of the mind.
Practice: grounding, breath awareness, and open attention.
Explore Chesed, Gevurah, and Tiferet through generosity, boundaries, and compassion. Notice how these qualities shape the way we care for ourselves and others.
Practice: lovingkindness and reflection on a needed boundary.
Meet the Four Worlds through a contemporary practice of attending to the whole person. Begin with the body and explore feeling, thought, and receptivity to the sacred.
Practice: a guided whole-person meditation.
Bring tzimtzum and tikkun, making room and repair, into the choices of daily life. Leave with a sustainable practice and one concrete way to carry it into a relationship or responsibility.
Practice: gentle sounding, silence, and reflection on action.
Choose your way in
Each price is for one person. The two-class option covers any two different sessions.
Choose the class that speaks to you.
Choose two dates from the series.
Follow the practice from beginning to end.
Online enrollment is being prepared. To ask about the class or express interest, email Rabbi Ben. An inquiry does not reserve a place or complete enrollment.
Email about the classYour teacher
Rabbi Ben Newman is the author of Integral Kabbalah and the founder of Kaphtziel Studios. His work explores Jewish mysticism and contemplative practice. In this series, he’ll guide you through teachings from the book and make space for your questions and experience.
No. People of all backgrounds are welcome. We’ll introduce the teachings in their Jewish context and explain the Hebrew terms as we go.
Each 75-minute gathering includes a brief arrival practice, teaching from the book, about 20 minutes of guided meditation, and time for questions and daily-life reflection. Sharing is optional.
Yes. Each class includes an orientation so you can join without attending the previous sessions. You can also choose any two classes or the full series.
A comfortable place to sit and, if you like, a notebook. You’re welcome to keep your eyes open, stand, move, or turn your camera off. No special equipment or previous meditation experience is required.
The book is recommended reading, but all practices will be introduced in class. Buying the book is separate from class enrollment.