Meaning and awareness in daily life

Rabbi Barry Dolinger, opening the Jewish Alliance’s semi-annual Rosh Hodesh program May 22, asked participants to explain the old Yiddish expression, “Ah tzaddik in peltz,” translated as “a righteous person in a fur coat.” What followed was a lively discussion around finding meaning and awareness in our daily lives, which are full of constant distraction and anxiety.

Rabbi Dolinger who is the spiritual leader at Congregation Beth Sholom, a modern-orthodox synagogue on the East Side of Providence, has pursued mindfulness work and teaching for many years.

In addition to exploring Jewish texts around the topic, attendees also participated in a silent meditation. At the conclusion, women had the opportunity to reflect on this experience and share how they reacted physically and emotionally.

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island hosts two Rosh Hodesh programs every year. The next program will take place in Fall 2018.

Contact Danielle Germanowski at 401-421-4111, ext. 109 or email dgermanowski@jewishallianceri.org

Submitted by

Stephanie Hague

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island