Being and Becoming: A Jewish Studio Process Series for Parents of Teens

The teen years are a time of transition and becoming, not only for teens but also for those who parent them. Mindfulness and Creativity are powerful practices and perspectives to hold us as we hold our ever-changing, emerging 13-19 year olds.

Diving into the Torah of Creativity, we will explore, create, and play through:

• Conversation around Jewish texts and contemporary literature related to creativity and parenting
• A facilitated, intuitive experience with art materials
• A process of inquiry through writing

Using the Jewish Studio Process - a unique methodology combining practices from the field of art therapy with a reimagined approach to Jewish learning and spirituality - we'll strengthen the pathways to our innate creativity, imagination, and wisdom to draw on in moments when we feel at a loss for how to effectively respond to our teen and to tap into our desires and dreams for our teens and for ourselves.

We’ll process all that we’re holding through artmaking, writing, mindfulness, and conversation so that we can be more present and compassionate with our teens and ourselves. This series will be facilitated by Rabbi Margie Jacobs.

Please note that Jewish Studio Process is about process, not product, and is appropriate for absolute beginners and experienced artists.

Rabbi Margie Jacobs (she/her) is a Reconstructionist rabbi, meditation teacher, Mindfulness and Creativity Coach, and mother of 2 teen girls. She has brought JSP to synagogues, Hillel chapters, retreats, conferences, special events, and groups of Jewish clergy and educators. Margie teaches Kabbalah and Hasidut to groups across the country and draws on the ancient texts of Jewish tradition to speak to our lives and hearts today, bringing them into dialogue with contemporary voices. She has served as a congregational rabbi, regional director of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, and adjunct faculty at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. She is also a website designer, creator of Jewish Canva Templates.

DATES:

Wednesdays, May 1, 8 and 15:

• Wednesday, May 1
• Wednesday, May 8
• Wednesday, May 15

Time:

• 7:15-8:45 pm

A Note About Fees:

The participation fee for this series is $50. Our goal is to never turn anyone away for lack of funds so please choose the price from our sliding scale that best meets your needs. If you you need additional assistance beyond what is listed please contact at [email protected].

Refund Policy:

Once sessions have begun refunds will only be given with extenuating family or life circumstances.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jewish Studio Project, 940 Dwight Way, Berkeley, United States