Awakened Heart Project for Jewish Meditation and Contemplative Judaism » Rabbi Joanna Katz

Obstacles to peace

Rabbi Joanna Katz — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:48:50 +0000

Another opportunity to wake up. In this talk, Rabbi Joanna Katz names and gives real-life examples of the obstacles that prevent one from being truly present and consciously with G-d.

The Things that God Gave You

Rabbi Joanna Katz — Sun, 20 May 2007 20:31:22 +0000

In the second part (click here to listen to the first part) of a Jewish meditation talk given at a 2005 ECAMP retreat, Rabbi Joanna Katz opens with a quote from the Dalai Lama suggesting that the very purpose of our life is to seek and to move towards happiness. Using a verse from Deuteronomy and stories from her own meditation retreat experiences Joanna describes the merit of being with what is arising.

What Keeps Us From Happiness?

Rabbi Joanna Katz — Fri, 18 May 2007 17:34:14 +0000

The beginning of a talk (click here to listen to the next part) given at a 2005 ECAMP retreat, Joanna reflects on the isolation, attachment and judgment that prohibits us from experiencing a truly free and peaceful happiness. Joanna uses the Shevah Brachot (seven blessings traditionally said at weddings) as a way of encountering the true happiness that God (and we) wish for ourselves.

Patience & Self Acceptance

Rabbi Joanna Katz — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 01:45:33 +0000

In this talk from the 2008 winter ECAMP retreat, Joanna offers teachings about patience and self acceptance.

Or listen to the complete talk below.