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Strengthening Lives. Shaping Futures.

JEWISH SPIRITUAL HEALING CENTER MISSION STATEMENT

The WJCS Jewish Spiritual Healing Center is dedicated to promoting the spiritual, intellectual, physical and

mental health of Westchester’s Jewish community by infusing our many programs and services with the intrinsic power of Judaism’s history and tradition.

We provide the community with opportunities that foster health and healing for the mind, body and spirit

within a Jewish context.

COUNSELING SERVICES Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Direction

Rabbi Pamela Wax is available to provide pastoral counseling, offering a spiritual perspective on life issues,

both routine and crisis-oriented, as well as spiritual direction and guidance.

Payments to WJCS are requested for these services.

OUTREACH TO WESTCHESTER RABBIS AND CANTORS

Rabbi Wax offers special programming throughout the year for Westchester’s rabbis and cantors. Please

contact her directly if you are interested in her monthly Mussar group.

We are always available to partner with local

synagogues on programming of mutual interest.

Workshops, Support Groups & Spiritual Healing Services

for the Westchester Jewish Community

Please note that dates and times are subject to change, so pre-registration is necessary for

all programs.

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ABOUT WJCS

Founded in 1943, WJCS is a non-sectarian, non-for-profit human services agency that supports 20,000 Westchester residents annually to meet challenges and achieve personal success. Services include mental health treatment, a network of literacy, learning and youth development initiatives, residential and non-residential programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism, services for older adults, and privately funded programs for the Jewish community. WJCS is a beneficiary and network agency of UJA-Federation. We are also funded by local, state and federal government agencies, foundations, corporations, individuals and a generous and active Board of Directors.

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL HEALING CENTER PROGRAMS

pwax@wjcs.com or 914.761.0600 X149

Faith, Hope, and Meaning: A Workshop for Mental Health Professionals What are the spiritual aspects of bereavement about which professionals should be mindful when working with bereaved clients? Please join us for this conversation about the importance of meaning-making, legacy, and hope for those who are grieving a loved one.

Monday, April 30, 5:00-7:00 pm

Ethical Divorce: A Jewish Perspective Join us for this conversation about Judaism’s views of divorce and maintaining one’s integrity while going through the process of separation or divorce.

Monday, May 7, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Suggested fee $5

Lamentations: Faith in the Face of Suffering The Book of Lamentations, read on the holiday of Tisha B’av, is a poetic tribute to loss and suffering. How might we use it, along with some Psalms of lament, to understand loneliness and despair? How might we maintain a sense of faith amidst the pain of life?

2 Wednesdays: June 20 & 27, 4:30-6:00 pm Suggested fee $18

Spiritual Memoir Writing about life events can imbue them with new meaning and clarity. Through structured exercises eliciting spiritual memories and connections, we will create a body of work that reveals the sacred in our lives. No writing experience necessary. 4 Wednesdays, March 7, April 11, May 9, June 6, 11:00 am-12:30 pm Suggested fee: $54 Sinai Free Synagogue/WJCS Senior Program, 550 North Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon

Psalmistry: Approaching Psalms with Devotion In this creative approach to Psalms, we will explore translation, interpretative musical and poetic settings, and try our hand at writing our own prayerful psalms. 4 Wednesdays, March 7, April 11, May 16, June 13, 6:45-8:15 pm, Suggested fee: Free for SSTTE Members; $54 for non-members Co-facilitated by Rabbi Pamela Wax and Cantor Chanin Becker at Scarsdale Synagogue—Temples Tremont and Emanu-El, 2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale

The Wizard of Oz through a Mussar Lens

The characters in the Wizard of Oz have much to teach us about true character and the middot/soul-traits that we need to cultivate in our own lives to live a life of meaning and integrity. What might this movie also have to teach us about prayer, false gods, friendship, and confronting evil in the world? How is it a metaphor for the universal spiritual journey? Please review the movie before attending this session, and be prepared to discover new spiritual perspectives on Dorothy, her friends, and her enemies.

Monday, March 12, 6:30-8:00 pm Suggested fee $5

In these ongoing groups, learn the essential skills of Mindfulness Meditation within a Jewish context and be introduced to other traditional Jewish contemplative practices. No prior meditation experience is required. Suggested donation: $5 per session. No sessions for holidays or when synagogues are closed.

Every Monday, 9:30-10:45 am Temple Israel Center, White Plains 280 Old Mamaroneck Road, White Plains

Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am Chapel in the Woods, Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue, White Plains

Facilitated by Ruth Rosenblum, LCSW, certified meditation teacher. Newcomers must email: rrosenblum@wjcs.com.

The Empty Seat at the Seder Table: A Conversation for Bereaved Jews/the Bereaved A pre-Passover teaching and conversation about using the holiday’s rituals and symbols as healing tools for one’s grief. Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 to 8:00 pm Suggested fee: $5

Wise Aging As we age, we may wish to re-assess our core values and priorities. Through text study, discussion and experiential exercises, we’ll explore our life’s purpose and passions, discern next steps for work and personal life, and identify the many possibilities that this stage of life may offer. Please purchase and bring the book Wise Aging (by Rachel Cowan and Linda Thal) to the first session. 6 Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, & 16 Suggested fee: $72 - $100 Facilitated by Ruth Rosenblum Contact Ruth at rrosenblum@wjcs.com to register.

Women Who are Not Mothers: A Discussion By chance or by choice, many women today do not have children. Together we will discuss a provocative essay on the topic (sent upon registration) and reflect upon the rewards, the regrets, and the impact not having children has had on our lives. Monday, April 23, 6:30-8:00 pm Suggested fee: $5

Elder Law, Elder Justice This informational evening about legal services for elders aged 60+ will include topics such as eviction protection, powers-of-attorney, orders of protection, voluntary guardianship, and consumer fraud. Sponsored by the Elder Justice Unit of the Pace Women’s Justice Center. Bring your questions! Wednesday, April 25, 7:00-8:30 pm

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT WJCS, 845 N. BROADWAY, WHITE PLAINS,

AND ARE FACILITATED BY RABBI PAMELA WAX.

Please note that dates and times are subject to change, so pre-registration is required.

Ongoing Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Groups

For more information or to register, contact: Rabbi Pamela Wax,

WJCS Spiritual Care Coordinator 914-761-0600 x149 or pwax@wjcs.com

Donations always gratefully accepted