Beginning in September, JCC members are invited to sign up for classes at the JCC with our new partner organization, Kabbalah Experience. You may have heard of Kabbalah via popular culture because celebrities like Madonna and Ashton Kutcher claim to be adherents. But this two thousand year old study of the wisdom of ancient
Jewish Mysticism is anything but trendy. Kabbalah originated in Israel during the first century of the Common Era. Kabbalah surfaced during medieval times in France and Spain and then returned to its roots primarily in the northern mountain town, Tzfat, in Israel. Through the Chassidic movement, Kabbalah was further developed into the practical teachings used today. Kabbalah seeks to inspire Jewish journeys through learning Jewish spirituality.

The study of Kabbalah through meditative practice is designed for anyone who has ever wondered about the meaning of life. Dr. David Sanders, executive director of the Kabbalah Experience, says the goal of the classes is “to gain deeper awareness of who you are in order to reveal your authentic essence.” Since 2003, Kabbalah Experience has offered classes that feature small groups in which questions and dialogue are used to learn the principles behind Kabbalah.

Classes at the JCC will use a specific curriculum that focuses on the dimensions of reality according to soul, space and time. The class on Soul offers an introduction to how unseen reality operates in useful ways in our life. The class on Space incorporates the Tree of Life map, a core teaching of the medieval Kabbalah, which is seen as the spiritual DNA of creation. The class on Time explores our ability to live in the present moment.

The classes are open to anyone seeking further knowledge on the purpose of life and offer discussion questions to help you uncover your own personal answers. Most who have taken the course say it is thought-provoking and meaningful, that they have become aware of their own unseen reality. It is in this regard that the name Kabbalah Experience came about. People would come to class and say: “I think I had a Kabbalah experience.”

Both day and evening classes will be held at the JCC once a week for three semesters. Those interested in learning more about this program which seeks to “awaken your higher consciousness and unlock the infinite possibilities of life,” can attend an introduction held on the third Sunday of every month at 11 a.m. The fee for the fall course is $250; JCC members receive a 10% discount.

Note: Intro to Kabbalah classes will occur every third Sunday of every month except for Jewish holidays. All Intro to Kabbalah classes are held from 11 a.m. to noon.

To sign up & pay by credit card on-line, go to www.kabbalahexperience.com and click on “Lecture Series.”
To sign up and pay by check, please send order form and payment to Sally Stich, 3227 S. Niagara Street, Denver, CO 80224. For information, contact Sally Stich at
sstich9083@aol.com or 303.757.3765 or Sally Kurtzman at sallyk@ecentral.com or 303.366.6310

You may register for Kabbalah Experience classes online by logging into your JCC member account. You can also download a registration form and drop it off at the JCC Camp Central. Class Registration Form

For more information on the curriculum and classes visit www.kabbalahexperience.com or call (303) 758-8996