Illuminates the interior and spreads light
Eight days. Eight songs. Eight light bearers. Eight intentions for the holiday.
The main idea
The main idea
A series of study and practice sessions on the interface between prayer and mindfulness
About the course
The course "The Essence of Intention" was born from our interest in the interface between the spiritual practices of prayer and mindfulness and is built from experience, study, practice, and dialogue. The study will include an in-depth dialogue around topics that concern us and that we believe have the power to support the personal growth of the course participants. From our experience, each in their own world, we will create a dialogue between the components of the practices of mindfulness and prayer. Each session will also include an experiential practice of mindfulness, prayer, and music.
When and where
The course will take place on Sundays at 8:00 PM, in one and a half hour sessions, starting on 12/27/21 -
The meetings will be held on ZOOM.
Course instructors
Rabbi Esteban Gottfried
Co-founder of an Israeli prayer house, certified in the rabbinical rabbinate at the Hebrew Union College's Israeli Rabbinical Seminary and the Hartman Institute's Israeli Rabbinical Seminary and the Oranim Seminary. Engaged in prayer for decades as a public messenger, editor and writer of prayers.
When is Lieblich?
Mati Lieblich has been studying and practicing mindfulness for 30 years. She is a founding co-author of the Center for Mindful and Caring Education and the Mindfulness-Based Therapy Program at Bar Ilan University. Mati is the editor and co-author of the books "Mindfulness Paths - Spaces for Daily Practice" and "Mindfulness to Be Here and Now," published by Keter.
Price for the entire course
For the general public
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360
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For all six sessions
To register
Clicking the button will take you to the registration form.
Price for the entire course
For members of an Israeli house of prayer *
₪360
₪
200
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For all six sessions
To register
Clicking the button will take you to the registration form.
* Members of an Israeli house of prayer who pay membership fees for the year 2011.
After the holidays, everything will be renewed.
| Hi everyone and after the holidays, healthy and well to everyone., |
| We assume that, like us, you are returning to a "routine" that is not routine and is not stable, and most of all we want to remind all of us to take a deep breath and hold hands (from a distance and while following the rules) in the hope that in a few months we will be able to return to conducting ourselves in the world as before and a little differently... |
| We are happy and moved by all the warm words that were spoken and sent to us following the prayers and meetings. Starting with the Shabbat Kabbalah broadcast in the summer and through the Elul Beit Midrash, Rosh Hashanah prayers, musical Selichot Eve, Yom Kippur prayers, Shabbat Kabbalah for the holiday of Sukkot and musical laps. The knowledge that despite the distance and staying at home, we were able to study and pray together, to sing, to strengthen the spirit, and to bring the spirit of an Israeli house of prayer to our hearts and homes fills our hearts with goodness. We would like to thank everyone who wrote to us and of course everyone who was with us throughout the various days and events on Zoom and Facebook. |
| And what now? Last week, we moved the offices of an Israeli prayer house to the non-profit complex operating at the Arena in Herzliya, courtesy of the Peace Corps, who invited us to be part of the father of non-profits, at least until Corona passes. Many thanks to our chairman Ronen Keller for the connection. Our Beit Midrash, led by Dr. Rani Yager, will open at the end of the month and will focus on Hasidic readings from this week's Parasha. The Beit Midrash will be held every Monday at 7:00 PM on Zoom and we hope that over time we will be able to meet again face to face. An announcement and a link to register will be sent in the coming days. |
| The musical Shabbat receptions and community and educational gatherings will be held on Zoom and Facebook Live. Of course, we will update here every week what is happening when and on which platform. Noam Pink and Nimrod are preparing the ground for a traveling group that will go on tours throughout Tel Aviv - Jaffa, guided by Noam himself (of course, in accordance with the instructions). As part of the tours, we will travel and learn together. Thanks in advance to Noam for the wonderful initiative! |
| The Bar and Bat Mitzvah group and ceremonies are held once every two months under the guidance of Rabbi Esteban Gottfried and Rabbi Benny Minitz. The ceremonies are led by Esteban, Rani and Benny and are accompanied musically by the wonderful Athaliah Lavie and additional members of the Israeli Prayer House Ensemble at the request of the family. |
| We have resumed the activities of the Israeli Prayer House Mutual Aid Fund and we thank everyone who donated to the fund and invite you to continue donating to the fund so that we can support those who need support these days and in general. A link to donate is at the bottom of the page. |
| In keeping with the spirit of the times, we are building the plan for the upcoming quarter and the upcoming year of activity and are asking you to take part and offer suggestions for study sessions and community activities (online and offline). Nimrod Bejarno, our community coordinator, and Limor Huizlich, the chair of the community committee, are waiting to hear from you. |
| To conclude the update, we invite you, new and old friends, partners and supporters, to become partners in the journey and renew your partnership fees in an Israeli house of prayer. Partnering in the journey in an Israeli house of prayer is a decision of profound significance. On a personal level, it is a supportive declaration – I am part! On a public level, it constitutes active support for open and connected Israeli Jewry, for our work and for our ability to reach the general public in the public sphere, which, especially in times of Corona, allows us to meet the general public from across the country. |
| With a greeting of Shabbat Shalom Esteban, Rani, Nimrod and Sharon |
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in an Israeli house of prayer
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in an Israeli house of prayer
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Prayers 5771
Come start a new and happy year with us!
Connect with the holidays through a family and community experience
An egalitarian, meaningful, and musical prayer that combines the old and the new, the Jewish and the Israeli, and the personal and the communal.
Following the lockdown, and after gathering your preferences, we will hold all holiday prayers and events online – on ZOOM and Facebook Live. Below is the schedule:
Prayer Schedule (subject to change)
Yom Kippur
Sunday, September 27, Yom Kippur Eve at 5:45 PM
Prayer of thanksgiving, gathering, lighting candles, and friends' devotion to the melody
Sunday 27.9 17:45 | Zoom
Pre-Kol Nidre zoom gathering, Candle lightening
Sunday, September 27, Yom Kippur Eve at 6:15 PM
All vows and evening prayers for Yom Kippur
Sunday 27.9 18:15 | Facebook Live
Kol Nidre Service
Sunday, September 27, Yom Kippur Eve at 9:00 PM
Community study for Yom Kippur and conversation with the Nigun Halev community. "Yom Kippur in the village, in the city and in the soul" with Rabbi Shai Zarhi, Rabbi Liora Ezrachi Vered, Rabbi Esteban Gottfried and Rabbi Dr. Rani Yager.
Sunday 27.9 21:00 | Zoom
""Yom Kippur in the city, in the country and in the soul""
Yom Kippur joint zoom study session with Niggun Halev abd BTI, ith Rabbi Shai Zarchi, Rabbi Leora Ezrachi Vered, Rabbi Rani Jaeger and Rabbi Esteban Gottfried.
Yom Kippur joint zoom study session with Niggun Halev abd BTI, ith Rabbi Shai Zarchi, Rabbi Leora Ezrachi Vered, Rabbi Rani Jaeger and Rabbi Esteban Gottfried.
Monday, September 28, Yom Kippur at 9:00 AM
Feldenkrais - Body Prayer with Sigal Kornhandler
Monday 28.9 09:00 | Zoom
Body Prayer for Yom Kippur - Feldenkrais Method with Sigal Korenhendler
Monday, September 28, Yom Kippur at 9:30 AM
Yom Kippur morning and Torah reading
Monday 28.9 09:30 | Zoom
Shacharit - Morning service for Yom Kippur
Monday, September 28, Yom Kippur at 10:30 AM
Yizkor and Moshef for Yom Kippur
Monday 28.9 11:15 | Zoom
Izkor - memorial service
Monday, September 28, Yom Kippur at 4:00 PM
Study and discussion on the Book of Jonah with Dr. Roni Megidov, Torah reading for the mincha and the Book of Jonah
Monday 28.9 16:00 | Zoom
Study session on the book of Jonas with Dr Roni Megidov, Mincha and torah service
Monday 28.9 Yom Kippur at 5:45 PM
Closing prayer
Monday 28.9 17:45 | Facebook Live
Neila Service
Monday 28.9 Yom Kippur at 19:07
Blowing the shofar
Monday 28.9 19:07 | Facebook Live
Shofar blowing
Monday, September 28, Yom Kippur at 7:10 PM
Community Havdalah on Zoom
Monday 28.9 19:10 | Zoom
Community Havdallah
Cycles for download
From the prayers of the High Holy Days
Ramzei Elul – Study and Conversation for the Season of Atonement
Ramzi Elul - Study and Conversation for the Season of Atonement
Ramzi Elul - Study and Conversation for the Season of Atonement
To register
In order to allow all those interested in taking part in the study of the HaBait Midrashi, participation is free but subject to prior registration:
We encourage donations to help cover costs. For donations:
Shabbat receptions at the Tel Aviv Port
Musical Shabbat Reception at Tel Aviv Port 2023
Shabbat receptions are hosted
An Israeli house of prayer and the Tel Aviv Port invite the general public to welcome Shabbat together with Israeli music, prayer songs and dancing against the backdrop of the sunset over the sea.
This summer, beloved artists, each a different artist, will be guests at the "Musical Shabbat Reception" events, and they will sing along with the musical ensemble of Beit Tefilah Israeli Which has swept away hundreds of participants, men, women, adults and children, families and also guests from abroad, every week for the past 17 years.
The events will take place every Friday starting June 30th at 6:30 PM. It is recommended to arrive early.
Admission is free, subject to availability.
It is highly recommended to register in advance.
The extended ensemble of an Israeli prayer house, led by Rabbi Esteban Gottfried, Rabbi Rani Yager and cantor Athaliah Lavie.
Keyboards: Matthias Schulman/Moran Maysles, Drums: Assaf Dagan/Michal Rahat/Sharon Petrover, Violin: Daniel Hoffman, Wind Instruments: Nadav Ben Ozer/Gal Kleiman, Bass Guitar: Ziv Greenberg
Photo gallery
Testimonials (from an anonymous survey)
""It was an exciting experience, the place, the atmosphere, the singer's amazing singing, the interesting interludes....all of this gave us, secular people, a sense of Shabbat and holiness.""
""I grew up abroad and I am 100% secular. But I am a spiritual person and it does me good and especially for my daughter to be in a place with nature, poetry and gives a feeling of belonging even if I am not 'from the map'.".
""...Most of all, I'm happy to find a pro-traditional Israeli alternative where religion is presented in a pleasant, welcoming, contemporary, and happy way...!
""A connection to a liberal, spiritual, social, and pleasant Jewish experience full of enthusiasm in an ideal location by the sea at sunset.".
""It's very exciting every time to come, to identify with a few other people who are looking for meaning in Judaism with equality. It's a prayer in an original, extraordinary spirit that suits my way of life.".
""You are implementing the idea of Israeli Judaism in a beautiful and amazing way, and I hope it will be possible to 'replicate' what you are doing in many places in the country.".
""An experience of transcendence, togetherness, meaning, prayer, connection to tradition without preaching.".
""I am secular with an affinity for tradition. I left the event amazed. I saw that it was possible to do it differently. I was moved by everything. The prayer segments, the singing, the lyrics. And why not? The atmosphere was special and the entire event in front of the sunset gave me a feeling of holiness and spiritual upliftment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.".
""I appreciate many characteristics of the Orthodox cause, but I felt that receiving Shabbat at the port provided the things that I usually lack: spirituality, freedom from technical details, fellowship, shared singing. I was very moved by these elements in receiving Shabbat.".