Organizations related to Reb Zalman On-line

 

  • CLAL: The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership: CLAL is a think-tank, leadership training institute, and resource center. CLAL convenes interdisciplinary conversations that explore the Jewish and American future and encourages active participation in civic and spiritual life. Reb Zalman has been closely associated with CLAL and its leaders for a number of years.
  • The Desert Fellowship of the Message: The Inayati-Maimuniyya Tariqat of Sufi-Hasidim: Informally initiated by Reb Zalman and Netanel Miles-Yepez in the year 2000, it was officially recognized as a new branch of the Chishti-Inayati Sufi silsila (lineage) of Pir-o-Murshid Hazrat Inayat Khan on May 6th, 2004, by his grandson, and the current pir of that lineage, Pir Zia Inayat-Khan. The Sufi-Hasidic, Inayati-Maimuniyya order fuses Sufi and Hasidic principles of spirituality, and finds its most profound model in the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan and the Ba'al Shem Tov, as well as in the person of Avraham Maimuni of Fustat (1186-1237), the son of Maimonides, who created a unique synthesis of these principles in 13th century Egypt.

  • Elat Chayyim: The Jewish Retreat Center: Though a trans-denominational retreat center open to Jews of all backgrounds, Elat Chayyim is closely associated with both Reb Zalman and the Jewish Renewal movement. The retreat center is located in Accord, NY, in the Catskill Mountains, two hours from New York City. Elat Chayyim offers a wide variety of programs and workshops led by many of today's best Jewish spiritual teachers and guides.

  • Naropa University: Reb Zalman taught at the Naropa Institute (now Naropa University) in its second year, 1975, and from 1995 to 2004 when he was named professor emeritus. From 1995 to 2002, he was Naropa's 2nd World Wisdom Chair holder. Naropa is a Buddhist-inspired university which offers educational programs that cultivate awareness of the present moment through intellectual, artistic, and meditative disciplines; fosters a learning community (composed of students, faculty, staff, trustees, and alumni) uncovering wisdom and heart; encourages the integration of world wisdom traditions with modern culture; and is nonsectarian and open to all. Naropa professor, Rabbi Miles Krassen [link] is currently in the process on developing a Contemplative Judaism M.A. program for Naropa in conjunction with the Reb Zalman Legacy Project. Other Naropa links of interest are:

  • OHaLaH: Association of Rabbis for Jewish Renewal: OHaLah brings together rabbis from a wide spectrum of the Jewish people to participate in the transformation and renewal of Judaism and the Jewish people. OHaLaH provides a network of collegial support as well as opportunities for sharing in all areas of Jewish learning, life and practice. Each year they gather for a four-day conference open to OHALAH members and qualified non-members.

  • The Sage-ing(R) Guild was created in 2004 at the urging of Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. Our mission is to change the paradigm of aging by building a community of leaders to transmit the wisdom of Sage-ing. To do so, we have created a training program and host workshops, conferences and retreats. Please refer to www.sage-ingguild.org for details.

  • The Shalom Center: Founded by Rabbi Arthur Waskow, the Shalom Centeris a prophetic voice in American life, drawing on the spiritual wisdom of Jewish and other traditions to challenge the pharaohs of our generation; unaccountable corporate and governmental power, and our own blind habits, overwork, arrogance, and envy; and seeking peace, justice, compassion, and healing of the earth. 

  • Yesod Foundation: The mission of Yesod, Foundation for a Jewish Future is to bring the deep wisdom of the Jewish tradition to contemporary culture, endeavoring to advance a viable and vibrant Jewish spirituality, based on the teachings of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, through selective grants; teachings and classes offered by its Center for Engaged Jewish Studies, and through its partnership in the Reb Zalman Legacy Project.