Weaving the Wisdom into the Fabric of Your Days
Apply Now - Application Deadline Sept 30, 2026
You have glimpsed the wisdom. You have tasted the sacred conversation whispered across generations. Now, you are invited to go deeper—to move from understanding into embodiment, from learning into becoming.
Embodying the Wisdom is the continuation of your journey with Wisdom School. This 18-month immersion offers those who have completed Unveiling the Wisdom the opportunity to deepen their practice, integrate the teachings into daily life, and join a lineage of transmission that stretches back through millennia.
This is where the work becomes life.
Where wisdom moves from head to heart to hands.
Program Outline
Three Intensive Retreats
Opening retreat to mark the beginning of each module (Identification, Co-Creation, Integration)
Combination of 2 in-person and 1 virtual retreats, (see below for schedule]
Immersive experiences combining teaching, embodied practice, story, and community
Monthly Virtual Gatherings
5 Zoom sessions following each retreat (2 hours each)
Teachings from Rabbi Nadya Gross and Rabbi David Curiel
Storytelling
Circle sharing and integration practices
Spirit Buddy/Chevruta Practice
Monthly one-on-one meetings with your assigned partner
Witnessing and being witnessed in your unfolding practice
Private Direction Sessions
Individual meetings with faculty each 6-month period
Personalized guidance and support for your journey
Ongoing Practice & Community
Asynchronous learning and sharing through Sutra online portal
Access to all session recordings
Connection with your wisdom circle between gatherings
Program Details
Applications are due - Apply by September 30, 2026
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Application Period: May - September, 2026
Acceptance Notifications: rolling admissions through September 30, 2026
First Retreat: December 2026
Program Completion: May 2028, 18 months later
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The program brings together participants from multiple Unveiling cohorts in a centralized model, creating a unified circle for this deep work of embodiment and transmission.
Building on the work begun in Wisdom School: Unveiling, the Embodying program proceeds through three modules: Identification, Co-Creation, Integration
IDENTIFICATION:
In-person retreat at Essex Woods Retreat Center in Essex, MA - Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2026
5 monthly Zoom calls on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at 4 - 6 pm, Eastern time—January - May, 2027
CO-CREATION
Virtual retreat, on Zoom - June 6 - 8, 2027
5 monthly Zoom calls on the 3rd Thursday of each month, at 4 - 6 pm, Eastern time—July - Nov, 2027
INTEGRATION
In-person retreat at TBD in MA - December 6-10, 2027
5 monthly Zoom calls on the 3rd Thursday of each month, Jan - May, 2028 -
Root - $3995 Ground yourself in the teachings at a rate that works for you
Heart - $4995 Fully engage at the true cost and help sustain the life of the program
Branch - $5995 Share abundance to support the Wisdom School and its growth
We believe that everyone called to this program should be able to participate. To honor the diversity of our community and circumstances, we offer a range of tuition options. Each choice is your unique way of engaging with the teachings, supporting the teachers & staff, and sustaining the circle. Please select the level that feels right for you — every contribution is valued and welcomed.
A deposit of $375 is required to complete your application and will be applied toward tuition. Applications are reviewed only upon receipt of the deposit.
Upon acceptance, you will receive a Program Agreement with the following payment options:
Payment in full — due one month before the program begins
2 payments — at one month prior and at 9 months
4 payments — at one month prior, 5 months, 10 months, and 15 months
15 monthly payments - beginning one month prior to the start of the program
Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available through the Connie Naharit Reider Memorial Scholarship Fund. Application details will be provided with your acceptance letter.
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To apply for Embodying the Wisdom, you must have:
Completed Unveiling the Wisdom (the 4-month introductory program) or approved equivalent
Completed or be enrolled in the Encountering the Tree of Life course (either live or self-paced)
The Tree of Life framework is foundational to this work. If you have not yet taken this course, you may complete it concurrently with the early months of Embodying.
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Step 1: Written Application
Complete the online application form, including:
Personal background and spiritual journey
Reflections on your Unveiling experience
Your intentions and commitments for the 18-month program
Step 2: Spiritual Autobiography
Submit a 3 - 4 page spiritual autobiography (guidelines provided with application)
Step 3: Interview
If invited, meet with Rabbi Nadya Gross and/or Rabbi David Curiel for a conversation about your readiness and fit for the program
Step 4: Acceptance & Registration
Accepted applicants receive notification and complete registration
Applications Open: May, 2026
Application Deadline: Sept 30, 2026
Interviews: June - October 2026
Acceptance Notifications: Rolling
The Journey DeepensBuilding on the foundations laid in Unveiling, this program guides you through three transformative modules over 18 months:
Identification (Months 1-6)
Discovering who you are within the wisdom tradition—your gifts, your calling, your place in the sacred web of relationship.
Co-Creation (Months 7-12)
Learning to partner with the Divine in the ongoing work of creation, bringing wisdom into action in your life and community.
Integration (Months 13-18)
Weaving all you have learned into a sustainable practice that will carry you forward as a bearer of this living tradition.
What You Will Gain?Through Embodying the Wisdom, you will:
Master the core practices and principles of this female mystical lineage
Develop a sustainable daily practice rooted in ancient wisdom
Deepen your relationship with the Divine, with Creation and with yourself
Build lasting connections within a committed spiritual community
Discover how to transmit wisdom through your own unique voice and gifts
Transform your understanding of creation, relationship, and purpose
Embody the teachings in ways that ripple out into your family, work, and world
This is not just advanced study—it is a sacred formation process. You will emerge changed, ready to carry this wisdom forward in your own life and potentially to others.
Who is this for?Embodying the Wisdom is designed for those who have completed Unveiling the Wisdom and feel called to:
Commit fully to an 18-month journey of spiritual deepening
Integrate these teachings into the fabric of daily life
Become a living vessel for this ancient wisdom tradition
Join a lineage of transmission, carrying forward what has been entrusted to you
Practice in community with fellow seekers over an extended period
This program asks more—and offers more. It is for those who heard the call in Unveiling and cannot turn away.
Our Team
Rabbi Nadya Gross has been transmitting the wisdom of this feminine mystical lineage for over twenty years. As the spiritual inheritor of Savta Rivka's teachings, she brings these ancient insights forward with clarity, depth, and love.
Co-Founder & Department Chair, Wisdom SchoolRabbi Nadya Gross, MA
Program Manager, Wisdom School Rabbi David Curiel
Rabbi David Curiel assists Rabbi Nadya in guiding students through this transformative journey, bringing his own gifts of teaching and spiritual direction to the circle.