The Handbook of Jewish Meditation Practices

Shows newcomers and experienced meditators alike how the age-old practice of Jewish meditation can be an integral part of daily life, and can refresh us in our day-to-day encounters, in ritual, prayer, Torah study and in our celebration of holy days.

Introduction
I. Basic Jewish Meditation Practices
Ablutions/Mikveh
Sitting Practice
Morning Blessings/Gratitude
Walking Meditation
Lucid Strolling
Reflections on the Psalms
Psycho-Spiritual Journaling
Kavannah and Continuity Practice
Chesed: The Lovingkindness Meditation
Meditative Prayer
Contemplative Study
Hitbodedut: Alone with God
II. Jewish Retreats
Solo Retreats
Retreats of Three Days or Longer
Family Retreats
Yihudim Chanting Meditation
Tehora He/Pure Soul Meditation
Bittul Ha-yesh: Meditation on Ayin (Nothingness)
Divine Protection
Kabbalistic Dream-Healing
Hishtavut/Equanimity
Protection of the Archangels
Teshuvah: Return of the Soul
Raising Holy Sparks
Four Worlds
Inner Harmony
Shadow of God
Tikkun: Healing the Dead
Devekut: Melting into the Divine
Appendixes
Psalms: Selections for Reflection and Memorization
Schedules for One-Day Retreats
Ten-Year Calendars
Recommended Books and Resources