A Way In
Directing the Heart Through Jewish Mindfulness
ישרי לב
Waking Up to the Divine Presence
Autumn Jewish Mindfulness Retreat
With Rabbi Yael Levy
November 19-22, 2026
Stony Point Center in Stony Point, New York
Traveling with our mythical ancestors, we will explore hidden realms that are revealed as we wake up to this place, this moment. We will practice breaking through habits and thought patterns that limit our experience of the Divine. Guided by the mystical tradition, we will delve into mysteries that can help us live with greater compassion and presence.
Free class offering: Join us exploring Psalms this Summer
SPRING THROUGH SUMMER PSALMS EXPLORATION
Our journey with the Psalms continues.
As we move through July and August, the Hebrew months of Av, Elul and our preparation for the New Year, worksheets will be added to the student portal to guide us through the seasons. These worksheets can be done in hevruta or on your own. We will come together in September to share our explorations.
Go to the Summer Psalms Student Portal
If you are interested in being part of this exploration and are looking for a Hevruta partner, please see this signup sheet. You will find other folks looking for a Hevruta and ways to be in touch with each other. If you are having difficulty finding a Hevruta or have other questions, please contact Eleonora at info@awayin.org
Lifting our Eyes Across the Season
Classes and Gatherings to Guide our Passage into the New Year
Wednesdays 7:30-8:45 ET
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Wed., Sept. 2, 2026
An overview of the yamim noraim, the days of Awe, and a glimpse into 5787.
Wed. Sept. 9, 2026
7:30-8:45 PM ET on Zoom
We will celebrate the summer journey through the Psalms and explore Psalm 27, examining how this ancient song prepares us for the New Year.
Wed. Sept. 16, 2026
Teshuvah: Return
An exploration of the time between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
The link is the same for all sessions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87204638044
We have decided not to charge a fee for these explorations, and instead are inviting donations in honor of this work. Your generosity helps us thrive. Many thanks for your support of A Way In. Donate NOW.
Psalms: Ancient Songs for These Times
What do the Psalms offer us now, in a world marked by grief, urgency, and moral challenge?
In this luminous and accessible guide, Rabbi Yael Levy draws on years of study, teaching, and spiritual practice to reveal how the ancient songs of the Psalms speak directly to modern life. Through personal reflection and lived experience as a congregational rabbi and spiritual director, she shows how these sacred texts can steady the heart, clarify the mind, and awaken the courage to act with integrity.
Here you will find:
• Inspired translations from the Hebrew
• Psalm verses for times of joy, sadness, gratitude, and rage
• Guidance for confronting fear, navigating loss, and seeking justice
• Complete translations of fifty psalms
Rooted in Jewish tradition yet resonant far beyond it, this book invites readers of every life path to enter into conversation with the Psalms and discover their enduring power.
Whether you are seeking comfort, clarity, or a deeper spiritual practice, this guide offers a way to engage ancient wisdom in the midst of contemporary life.