Upcoming Events
*All times in MDT. Other time zones listed on event page.
T'SHUVAH, GRIEF AND THE INDWELLING OF GOD: How a Jewish Spiritual Practice Changed the Life of a Christian Minister
“There is a deep well inside me. And in it dwells God. Sometimes I am there too. But more often stones and grit block the well, and God is buried beneath and must be dug out again.”
-- Etty Hillesum, 20th century Jewish Mystic.
Join Rev. Anne Ruth Ellis for a deep and gentle conversation about her discovery of the profound gift of repentance and forgiveness through the practice of T’Shuvah.
Wednesday, May 6th
7:00 - 8:30 PM EST / 6:00 - 7:30 PM CST
5:00 - 6:30 PM MST / 4:00 - 5:30 PM PST
During this 90 min session, Anne will share her story of how a Christian minister came to this Jewish practice, create space for personal sharing and lead a spiritual practice from her tradition. This session is ideal for anyone interested in spiritual practices from different traditions, the mysticism of an indwelling God, those struggling with grief, and those willing to engage the vulnerability of their shadow selves.
The Mystery of Divine Transmission
Shavuot and Pentecost coincide on the calendar, providing us the opportunity to explore the mystery of Divine transmission.
What happened at Sinai?
What did Jesus’ disciples experience 50 days after his passing?
Join Hazzan Steve and Br. Al on a journey to the other side of the doorway!
7:00 pm, Eastern/ 5:00 pm, Mountain
Thursday, May 21st - the eve of Shavuot
As a special gift to our community, and marking the last day of Yerusha's Spring fundraiser—The Flour and the Wisdom—this program will be followed by a Tikkun Leyl Shavuot. This traditional evening of study will continue from 6:00 pm, Mountain/ 8:00 pm, Eastern, until 10:00 pm, Mountain/ midnight, Eastern. Seven teachings and experiences will be offered by faculty, representing Yerusha's core programs, on the theme: Exploring Revelation
Keep your evening free, and plan to stay with us.
Exploring Revelation
A Tikkun Leyl Shavuot with the Yerusha Community
On the eve of Shavuot, we enter one of the most luminous mysteries in Jewish tradition: the moment at Sinai when a people stood together at the threshold of the Unknown and received something that could not be contained in words alone.
What does it mean to receive a revelation?
What in us is capable of hearing it?
And how do we continue to be changed by it — not only once, in the desert, but now, in the midst of our lives?
Thursday, May 21st - the eve of Shavuot
8:00 pm, Eastern/ 6:00 pm, Mountain
This program marks the closing of Yerusha's Spring fundraiser, The Flour and the Wisdom, and follows directly from The Mystery of Divine Transmission with Hazzan Steve Klaper and Br. Al Mascia.
Those registered for that session will move seamlessly into the Tikkun Leyl Shavuot. For those unable to join at 5:00 pm, a donation of any amount opens the door to Exploring Revelation—your own entryway into the spirit of Shavuot/Pentecost.
BUILDING BRIDGES: Safe Connecting with Your Biases and Emotions
Confront what shapes your listening—and transform how you connect
A Three-Part Series for the Institute for Deep Ecumenism of Yerusha
With Maryrita Wieners
Three Tuesdays: April 21, 28 and May 5
5:00 - 7:00 pm, ET / 4:00 - 6:00 pm, CT
3:00 - 5:00 pm, MT / 2:00 - 4:00 pm, PT
We cannot truly hear another until we recognize the filters through which we listen. This advanced course courageously invites you into the uncomfortable, sacred work of confronting your own biases, emotions, and blind spots—the invisible barriers that keep us imprisoned in our own neighborhoods of understanding.
NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Each part is a complete course on its own. Register now for both parts and receive a 10% discount on Part 2.
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RECOGNIZING THE HOLY IN THE OTHER: The Principles of Deep Ecumenism in Theory and Practice
An Invitation to Journey Together
A Three-Part Series for the Institute for Deep Ecumenism of Yerusha
With Rabbi Victor Gross & Rabbi Seth Oppenheimer
Tuesdays, Feb 17, 24 and March 3
5:00 - 7:00 pm, ET / 4:00 - 6:00 pm, CT
3:00 - 5:00 pm, MT / 2:00 - 4:00 pm, PT
In these three sessions, we'll explore the wisdom of three remarkable teachers:
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (No Religion Is an Island)
Rev. Matthew Fox (One River, Many Wells)
Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (Deep Ecumenism, 1998)
The Practice of Return: Jewish Wisdom for Universal Transformation
Taught by our very own Rabbis Nadya and Victor Gross!
Three sessions: Mondays, August 25, Sept 8 & 15, 2025
5 - 6:30 pm, MDT / 7 - 8:30 pm, EDT
Join us for an intimate and transformative exploration of the profound Jewish practice of return, repentance, and spiritual recalibration.
This three-week workshop invites you into the sacred work of tending your soul through the ancient wisdom of Jewish tradition and the teachings of luminaries like Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi.
From Tension to Transformation: Evolution of Jewish-Christian Relations
Historically, Jewish-Christian relations have been marked by complexity and tension, yet recent decades have seen significant shifts towards mutual understanding and collaboration.
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Reimagining Jewish Education
Join Rabbi Victor Gross, PhD in a bold exploration of Jewish education’s failures and pathways to renewal, fostering creative solutions
The Jewish Wisdom of Jesus & The Roots of Modern Spiritual Practice
A 3-part interfaith course exploring Jesus as an innovative Jewish teacher, taught by Hazzan-Maggid Steve Klaper
Exploring Jewish Magic & Folklore
Join us for an engaging two-session course* on Jewish magic and folklore, created and taught by Yoreshet Ruach D’vorah Grenn, PhD.
*Tuesdays, Dec 10 and Dec 17 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT