​​Selichot Retreat

Saturday, September 28, 2:00-4:30pm

Renew Queens (47-20 11th St, LIC Queens, 11101) 

Led by Rabbinic Intern Emily Herzlin and Rabbi Rachel Goldenberg

 

Join Malkhut for a Selichot retreat to prepare our hearts for the Days of Awe. As the Hebrew month of Elul comes to a close and we move closer to Rosh Hashanah, we will gather for a Shabbat afternoon of meditation, gentle mindful movement, journaling, mindful speech and deep listening, and community. The practices and activities we engage in together will help us to sit with our hearts, cultivate stillness and compassion, and contemplate how we can hold space for ourselves and each other in the year ahead. Led by Rabbinic Intern Emily Herzlin and Rabbi Goldenberg.

 

This year’s retreat will particularly emphasize the practice of lovingkindness meditation. In this heart-opening contemplative practice, we cultivate an attitude of kindness that can help us to meet ourselves and others with greater compassion and spaciousness in our daily lives. For more information about lovingkindness meditation, check out this resource by Sharon Salzberg. 

 

What to bring:

• A journal or paper, and something to write with (if it is your practice to write on Shabbat, if not, writing is optional)

• A yoga or exercise mat

• A water bottle + a snack if you need one

• Whatever else you need to be comfortable (pillows, socks, blanket, etc. There are chairs at Renew, but if you prefer a different meditation set-up, please bring what you need).

 

This retreat is suited to adults and teens. No prior experience with meditation is required, though some familiarity is recommended. Mindful movement will be adaptable to all abilities, and you are always welcome to modify instructions or refrain from any practices that aren’t wise for you. If you have any questions about the schedule or whether this retreat is right for you, feel free to reach out to Emily at emily@malkhutqueens.org. 

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COVID information:

• When the CDC Level of Respiratory Illness Activity for NYC is low or medium:

  • Indoors: masking is optional but encouraged

  • Please do not attend with COVID symptoms

• When the CDC Level of Respiratory Illness Activity for NYC is high or very high, we will implement further safety measures. Please view our COVID safety policy HERE.

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​View more information about our High Holy Days HERE.

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