Apply by Friday, August 15th

This wisdom wasn't preserved in books but in daily life: in kitchens and gardens, in whispered teachings and embodied knowing, passed from mother to daughter, Savta/grandmother to granddaughter across generations. It speaks to the sacred in the ordinary and the extraordinary in the everyday.

You are invited to dip into a unique mystical lineage, safeguarded and transmitted for millennia by Jewish women.

While guardianship of this wisdom has been historically Jewish and female, today we welcome seekers of all genders and faith backgrounds. Each voice adds new understanding; each perspective illuminates emergent facets of truth. Together, we continue a living conversation that brings this wisdom forward into perpetual relevance.

Within this stream flows the earth-wisdom of ancient Canaan, the cosmic revelations of Lurianic Kabbalah, and the transformative insights of Chassidic masters—all witnessed and interpreted through the feminine lens. Formerly known as Secrets My Grandmother Told Me, Wisdom School is a continuation of the same transmission, as it continues to flow through time and teachers.

Program Outline

Program Details

The cohorts will be meeting simultaneously September 4th-7th, 2025.

Register by August 15th

  • 4-Day in-person regional retreat, from September 4th to 7th, 2025

    Virtual dates will be announced before the first retreat.

    • Subsidized: $950

    • True Cost: $1,425

    • Generosity: $1,900

    Yerusha offers our programs on a sliding scale. When you pay as high as you are able and willing, you are helping us provide learning opportunities for those with fewer resources, as well as ensure that we may pay dignified wages to the educators and staff who make these programs possible.

    *A deposit of $375 will be due at the time of sign up. Final payments are due before before the program starts.

  • Register by August 15th.

    You will be contacted prior to the retreat with instructions for how to prepare.

Rabbi Nadya Gross has been transmitting these precious gifts for twenty years.

Now, assisted by hand-picked Yor’shot/lineage holders, this journey starts with Unveiling the Wisdom, a four month introductory course in this ancient wisdom, where you'll:

Experience

teachings preserved by generations of wise women.

with ancient practices made vital for today.

Connect

Discover

the power of mystical insight in everyday life.

your unique voice within this living tradition.

Find

For those called deeper, the opportunity to apply for Embodying the Wisdom awaits, offering a profound 18-month engagement with these sacred teachings.

Your Path

The journey unfolds in two parts:

Unveiling the Wisdom - 4 Months

  • 4-Day in-person regional retreat

  • 3 monthly Zoom gatherings

  • Open to all seekers

Embodying the Wisdom - 18 months

  • Deeper, application based module—only open to those who complete Unveiling the Wisdom.

  • Continues the transformative work

This is not just learning—it's becoming.

Here, every voice matters, every perspective enriches, and every heart adds its own thread to an ancient tapestry. Together, we honor what has been passed down while remaining open to what wishes to emerge through us now.

Who is This For?

Seekers of Depth and Meaning

This program is for those who:

  • Feel a yearning to connect with authentic lineage-based spiritual wisdom

  • Are drawn to mystical traditions that honor both the sacred and the everyday

  • Desire a transformative learning experience that goes beyond intellectual understanding

  • Want to be part of a non-hierarchical, supportive community of spiritual explorers

  • Are open to exploring wisdom through a Jewish feminine lens, regardless of gender or faith background

Why Take This Journey?

Because Wisdom is a Living, Breathing Conversation

You'll be drawn to this program if you:

  • Are tired of surface-level spiritual teachings that don't create real change

  • Seek a spiritual path that honors your unique perspective and lived experience

  • Want to learn from a lineage that has preserved ancient wisdom through intimate, generational transmission

  • Are ready to not just learn about wisdom, but to embody it in your daily life

  • Crave a community that supports personal transformation and collective growth

What Will You Gain?

Transformation Beyond Knowledge

By participating in this Wisdom School, you will:

  • Develop a profound connection to an ancient, living spiritual tradition

  • Uncover powerful mystical practices that make the ordinary sacred

  • Build deep, authentic relationships with fellow seekers

  • Gain tools for personal healing, spiritual growth, and community building

  • Learn to listen to and trust your inner wisdom

  • Experience a supportive environment that honors your individual journey while connecting you to a larger, intergenerational wisdom stream

This is not just a course—it's an invitation to step into a more awakened, connected, and purposeful way of being. You'll be part of continuing a conversation that has been whispered across the generations for millennia, now opening to welcome new voices and perspectives.

For the first time ever, Savta’s wisdom will be transmitted to three regional cohorts at once!

Three locations, one powerful journey of becoming!

The beauty of this wisdom is that it expresses itself uniquely through each person who has received it. Each cohort will be expertly facilitated by a pair of Yor’shot/Lineage Holders who have been hand-picked by Reb Nadya for their teaching acumen and articulated expression of Savta’s wisdom. Each day, Reb Nadya herself will share a transmission of the wisdom in synchronous video conference sessions. The rest of the retreat, and subsequent virtual sessions, will be held by your Yor’shot guides.

Metro Boston, MA

Facilitated By:

Yoreshet Ruach D’vorah Grenn

Yoreshet Matia Angelou

Open Spirit Center

Framingham, Massachusetts

  • Our retreat will be held at Open Spirit in Framingham, a place of hope, connection, and joy. Open Spirit offers many programs to promote harmony and healing, including meditation classes, sound healing sessions, yoga classes, and community arts workshops. Matia serves on their Multi-Faith Collaborative planning committee to help create a community of appreciation and respect among diverse spiritual and cultural traditions. Among the projects housed at Open Spirit are veterans’ wellness groups, anti-racism classes, and cancer support groups. One member describes Open Spirit as “a very special place of inclusion where all who walk through the doors are accepted for who they are.” Come learn with Yerusha and take breaks sitting in Open Spirit’s beautiful garden or walking their sweet labyrinth.

Greater D.C. Area

Facilitated By:

Yoreshet Diane Horn

Yoreshet Joan Kaufman

The Chapel at National Park Seminary

Silver Spring, Maryland

  • We are delighted that The Chapel at National Park Seminary is our base for the work we will be doing at the Wisdom School Initiation. The Chapel has a long and varied history, just one of the many reasons we think it is so ideal for our purposes. It was built in 1894 as part of what was originally a summer resort hotel for Washingtonians wanting to escape the heat and humidity of Washington’s typically hot and humid summers. Thereafter the complex was a finishing school for girls, a medical facility for disabled soldiers as an annex of Walter Reed Army Hospital, and finally, in 2004, a residential neighborhood when the historic buildings were converted to apartments and homes. The grounds are spacious, open and serene, and the landscaping is lovely.

    The Chapel itself is stunning. The ceilings soar and the tall walls are covered in historic and magnificent stained-glass windows. In good weather, the sun shining in through the windows joyful. The space is bright, warm and open, and immediately lends itself to the spiritual nature of our work. There is a hushed sense in the Chapel, and simultaneously, one is drawn to joyfully chant and dance there as well. The ambience is inviting and cozy, and we expect that will put everyone at ease upon entering.

    There is plenty of room for us to spread out and be comfortable. There is ample free parking available on the grounds. Our good fortune in convening our sessions here is truly a blessing.

Santa Fe, NM

Facilitated By:

Yoreshet Hannah Salander

Yoreshet Ariel Lippman

EarthNurse

Santa Fe, New Mexico

  • EarthNurse is a beautiful spiritual gathering place and home in Santa Fe, NM. It sits on historic Pinde Pueblo land near the Santa Fe river, with gorgeous views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, about 15 minutes from the historic district of Santa Fe. There are walking trails, goats and a garden that share the land. The home has been faithfully tended as a sacred space hosting many gatherings across spiritual and faith traditions, including worship services, sacred interfaith singing circles, corn circles, dances of universal peace, and more. The great room with its open space and soaring ceiling can accommodate about 25 people, and there is an outside gathering space as well. There are inviting spiritual books and artwork honoring multiple traditions throughout.

FAQs

  • An important element of this wisdom tradition honors the full spectrum of human experience and expression. As such, all who feel called to this program are welcomed.

  • All our virtual gatherings are recorded and then shared with every member of the Circle, and Wisdom School faculty. This makes it possible for one to catch up on what they missed, and also revisit the teachings over time. We encourage you to add all scheduled meeting times to your calendar and make best efforts to be present in real time, which is always more meaningful. Recordings may not always include personal sharing, and breakout groups are never recorded.

  • There are practices to engage with and you are expected to meet with your spirit buddy/chevruta at least once each month to witness and be witnessed in the work that is being modeled and assigned.

  • Most important, bring yourself and your curiosity. Instructions for specific preparation will be shared with you beforehand, but always:

    • Set up a quiet, sacred place for the Zoom call portion of the program. Remove any distractions from the space, and be sure you won’t be disturbed during the gathering.

    • Water

    • A journal you will use exclusively for Wisdom School, and two pens.

    • For each session, bring the Binder that contains the Chants and resources, which you will receive at the first retreat.

  • Complete payment for Unveiling is due on August 15th. If you choose to apply to the Embodying program, you will have the option to pay annually, quarterly or monthly.

    Scholarships are not currently available for the Unveiling program.

    Limited scholarships for Embodying are available through the Connie Naharit Reider Memorial Scholarship fund.

  • Yes, we expect all students in Wisdom School to complete the Tree of Life course – either live or self-paced – before starting the Embodying module. The attributes and relationships on the Tree of Life are central to this work. The course serves as introduction for those who have not previously encountered the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, as well as a reframe for those who have—as this wisdom tradition has its own unique understanding of the Tree and our relationship to it.

  • The Tree of Life course is open to anyone who wishes to study it, whether they participate in Wisdom School or not. Only registration is required.

    The Wisdom School Unveiling is also open to all who wish to know more about this wisdom tradition and can make a commitment to attend the initial retreat and four follow up Zoom sessions. Only registration is required.

    The Wisdom School Embodying requires some further discernment, as it is a full commitment to an 18-month program of spiritual and community formation. The application process is designed to assist in that discernment process.