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Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue

Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue is an inclusive spiritual community practicing an evolving Judaism as a path to awakening. We foster a Jewish spirituality for all ages that support each individual, is realized in community, and manifests itself in our world as peaceful acts of greater compassion and love.

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This is a very difficult Passover, as we pray for the return of the hostages and we endure antisemitism from all sides of the political spectrum. What can we do during this time? We show up for each other, open up conversations, stand with our kids, and challenge the binary narrative in our country. As Rabbi Hillel said, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?"

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Rabbi Olivier deconstructs for us old notions about God that no longer serve us.

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We are beings of light dressed up in the garment of skins that we inhabit...

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The radical present reality of our holiness...

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Rabbi Olivier speaks on Psalm 100: A song for a thanksgiving offering.

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Every tribe has something to contribute in the wilderness...