Jewish meditation

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Jewish meditation offers a way to infuse each of facet of Judaism with deeper meaning. Jewish meditation is not an end in itself, rather a partner process for healthy Jewish living. Reports of meditation experiences are widely found in Jewish sacred texts. For example:

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Dear Reb Shohama,

I am a practicing Jew. I keep Kosher, attend Shabbat services regularly, and even attend morning minyan several times a week. Yet I find I cannot sleep well at night, because I am too worried about my responsibilities to my family and my business. What advice do you have for me? Sincerely, Bob

Dear Bob,

You are not alone in your dilemma. In fact, it is a common complaint.

The Thirteen Attributes of God, as interpreted by Rabbi David Wolfe-Blank, zt"l, in line with the Jewish meditation method of Rabbi Abraham Abulaffia [1240-@1291]. The breathlessness that occurs is part of this practice.

To be recited without stopping, then remain in silence and allow awareness to arise from the power of the terms.

-Emet. Authentic, Emet.

--Emet, v'yatziv, Authentic and Stable, Emet.

---Emet, v'yatziv, v'nakhon, Authentic, and Stable, and Aligned, Emet.

When life feels like an uphill climb,
accept it and head right to the Top;