One Foot Judaism: an open-hearted Judaism for broken-hearted Jews
On October 7th, 2023, Jews experienced the largest and most brutal attack since the Holocaust. This pogrom by Hamas was followed within hours by calls for the global genocide of Jews by many of our Black, Feminist, Interfaith, and progressive “allies” leaving liberal Jews broken-hearted and adrift between the militarized messianism and impotent rhetoric. One Foot Judaism is a positive response to this despair celebrating Jewish culture, values, spirituality, and our prophets’ vision of a just, compassionate and peaceful world.
Over 2000 years ago, a Roman soldier challenged Rabbi Hillel to teach him the entire Torah while the soldier stood on one foot. Hillel replied, “What is hateful to you, do not to another.” Several centuries later Rabbi Abaye revealed that human thriving depends on being awake to Shekhinah, the presence of God in, with, and as all things. One Foot Judaismblends the Torah of Hillel with the revelation of Abaye to create a Judaism for transforming the world. Join Rabbi Rami and Frank Levy as they guide you along the path of One Foot Judaism through Shabbat, meditation, labyrinth walking, chanting, Torah turning, and contemplative conversation.
This retreat is for Jews and everyone who loves them.
Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award–winning author of over thirty-six books on religion and spirituality. He received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion and holds a PH.D. in religion from Union Graduate School. A rabbinic chaplain with the USAF for 3 years, a congregational rabbi for 20, and a professor of religious studies for 10, Rabbi Rami currently co-directs the One River Foundation (www.oneriverfoundation.org). Rami is also a Contributing Editor at Spirituality and Health magazine where he writes the Roadside Assistance for the Spiritual Traveler column for the print magazine, the Spirituality & column for the digital magazine, and hosts the magazine’s bi-weekly podcast, Spirituality & Health with Rabbi Rami (www.spiritualityhealth.com).
After 72 hours of registration, a $100 cancellation fee applies. There are no refunds within 7 days of the program arrival date.
Scholarships are available. Contact Reservations@stmaryssewnee.org for application.
Roommate discounts are available. Contact Reservations for more information. St. Mary’s Sewanee does not assign roommates.
*A minimum registration is required for retreats to take place. If the program does not meet the minimum registration within 2 weeks of the event, there is the possibility of cancellation. If SMS cancels a retreat for any reason, any registered guest will receive a full refund of all payments.
Includes lodging in Anna House (motel style room, private bathroom, air condition), meals, program fees and materials
Includes lodging in St. Mary’s Hall (dorm style room, shared bathroom in hallway by gender, box fan for cooling, air conditioning in meeting rooms only), meals, program fees and materials
Meals, program fees and materials