History: A JMC Grows in Brooklyn
The Jewish Meditation Center was founded by two women in their 20s, responding to an articulated need for Jewish community informed by their generation’s desire for creative approaches to spirituality, social change, and leadership. The JMC is the only Jewish contemplative practice community created and run by young Jews, a replicable and groundbreaking model, bridging awareness, compassion and Jewish wisdom.
We approach spirituality from an insightful and dynamic perspective, drawing on our commitment to ground-up governance, open-source beliefs, and collective participation. Recent studies have shown that the high numbers of young Jews choosing not to affiliate with synagogues are not actually defecting from Judaism. Instead, we’ve been looking for expanded, deeply authentic versions of spiritual practice in environments where our voices are represented. Not so surprisingly, according to a 2009 report, young Jews are more spiritually inclined on every available measure than their elders. The Jewish Meditation Center answers this call. Gathering around our collective desire and dedication to cultivating a deeply Jewish contemplative community in which to practice, learn, lead, and grow, the JMC is ushering in the next generation of Jewish meditation. We hope you’ll join us!
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