“When we chant, we kindle a light in the words of prayer and use that light as a lantern to help us journey through our inner landscape.” - Rabbi Shefa Gold“Take a word or a sacred phrase. Put it to music. Repeat it over and over and over until you have been swept up in the rhythm, the sound, and the flow – leaving your daily thoughts behind – allowing yourself to be in touch with your inner spark. Chanting is praying with more than words. Chanting is praying with body and soul, bypassing the mind. Instead of thinking, allow yourself to feel; allow your heart to speak.” - Eva Friedner, Kol Zimra
“YOU sing a song, a chant SINGS YOU.” - David Blumenstein, Kol Zimra
Listen:
(Recorded October, 2006; Yom Kippur Study Session 5767; Temple Isaiah; Melody by Jeanette Gross)
Jeanette Gross, graduate of Rabbi Shefa Gold’s Kol Zimra Chant Leaders Training, leads Temple Isaiah’s Sacred Chant: Healing Circles in the Beit Knesset from 7:30 to 9:15 on scheduled evenings [see below]
Since July of 1998, we have met each month to share in ritual, chant and meditative silence…. finding some moments of calm as we immerse ourselves in the prayers of our ancestors.
Chanting meets on at least one Monday evening each month from 7:30 to 9:15, usually in the Beit Knesset. Be sure to check the schedule here for the most current information*.
No prior knowledge of Hebrew or singing is required - just an open heart and the willingness to learn and grow together.
Let the opening niggun (melody without words) draw you into the circle. Newcomers are always welcome.
We have recently begun focusing on the healing nature of these evenings of sacred chant. In our tradition, “healing” is not necessarily equated with “cure”; we have found this practice to be effective in promoting a healing of heart & spirit, sometimes even a healing of body.
Training for Angel Network Healing Circles
July 27 & August 24
In response to a number of inquiries the Angel Network will be holding two training sessions for our new Healing Circles over the summer months. On Monday July 27th and Monday August 24th from 7:30 – 9:15 pm in the Beit Knesset, these sessions will take the place of the usual meetings of the Sacred Chanting Group.
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For more information about healing circles and the art of Sacred Hebrew Chant, to listen to some of the chants, or to join the growing list of participants in this new movement, please visit: www.sacredhebrewchant.com/HealingCircles.html.
If you would like to be notified when Healing Circles are needed, please contact Jeanette Gross or Jan Trzesniewski. If you or a loved one is in need of a Healing Circle, please contact Rabbi Judy Shanks. No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Be sure to contact Rabbi Shanks if you or someone you know would like to schedule a Healing Circle (we can come to the person’s home or even to a hospital room).
Upcoming Dates
- July 27, 2009 - Healing Circles Training
- August 24, 2009 - Healing Circles Training
From “Bringing Light Into Darkness: Chanukah Teachings”
Listen:
(Recorded February 17, 2008; Mill Valley Community Church, Mill Valley, CA; Melody by Jeanette Gross)
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Since March of 2000, Chanting with Our Elders has met on the second Friday of each month*, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living in Danville. Sharing sacred time with our elders will bring joy to your soul! This is a very spirited and spiritual group of residents and we welcome any and all visitors to participate. Please join us as we prepare for Shabbat together with prayer, chant and meditation.
*Please check here for dates which are subject to change.
- July 10, 2009
- August 14, 2009
No prior knowledge of Hebrew or singing is required - just an open heart and the willingness to learn and grow together.
For questions about these groups, or for more information, please contact Jeanette Gross at SacredHebrewChant.com.
To learn more about Sacred Chant, listen to an interview with Jeanette on a Temple Isaiah Podcast: “Your Jewish Neighborhood - On Sacred Chant” and find more teachings on Rabbi Shefa Gold’s website: www.rabbishefagold.com.
Listen:
(Recorded September 12, 2005, Melody by Jeanette Gross)
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