MAKOR OR

Celebrating 25 Years of Makor Or

  • Intro to Jewish Meditation

    Friday, December 5 at 5:00 p.m.
    Saturday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m.

    Do you think meditation might be for you but you aren’t sure? Have you tried it and might be open to trying it again? In advance of the “Rededication and Celebration” of Makor Or (25 years!), join Rabbi Dorothy Richman for an introduction to Jewish meditation. We’ll explore what Jewish meditation is and practice in a gentle and supported way. All questions welcome! 

    There will be two opportunities during Shabbat: Friday night and Saturday morning.  All are welcome, no experience needed.

    Registration appreciated

    RSVP Here

  • Celebrate and Rededicate: Makor Or at 25

    Sunday, December 14, 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.

    Join us for a gathering of the Makor Or community in person and on Zoom with light breakfast for those in-person. We’ll celebrate all that made Makor Or such a formative spiritual experience for so many, honor those who have kept the flame burning, and hear from Norman Fischer and R. Dorothy Richman.

    Following 8:00 a.m. minyan

    Join on Zoom

  • Hanukkah Meditation Retreat

    Sunday, December 14, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Join Norman Fischer and R. Dorothy Richman for a day-long soak in Jewish meditation practice on the first night of Hanukkah. Prepare for the holiday in joyous community and sit, sing, walk and learn with an open heart and mind. Connect deeply to yourself, to the Divine, and to the practices and rituals of Hanukkah. Candle lighting, included.

    Zoom fee: $36 (the Zoom link will be sent to you on Friday, December 12th)
    In-person fee: $54 (space is limited)
    Sponsor: Please consider a contribution to support folks for whom cost is a barrier

    Issues with registration? Contact Hilary at helfman@bethsholomsf.org.

    Register Here

Deepen your Jewish spirituality through meditation, learning, and community.

Founded by Rabbi Alan Lew z’l and Norman Fischer in 1999, Makor Or continues to offer deep Jewish teaching and practice to the Congregation Beth Sholom community and beyond, both in person and on Zoom. Norman and Rabbi Dorothy Richman regularly offer day-long Jewish meditation retreats before holidays and at an annual Shabbaton. When we gather, we sit, walk, chant, learn, and create spiritual community together. Everyone is welcome, no need to have prior experience in meditation or Jewish ritual.

For more information, contact rabbirichman@bethsholomsf.org.