SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE
Rabbi Danielle Upbin
Rabbi Danielle Upbin is available as a Scholar-in-Residence or guest prayer leader for your Jewish community. She also does private consulting as a “Spiritual Coach” for life cycle events, such as: baby namings, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings and funerals. She can also help you to personally augment or deepen your spiritual lines of connection.
CURRENT TEACHING TOPICS
Examples of workshops and lectures that Rabbi Dani can bring to your community
MINDFULNESS + JEWISH SPIRITUALITY
A Mystical Movement Journey through the Hebrew Letters
Learning to live more deeply and spiritually through the power of the Hebrew letters, exploring the meaning of each letter and their application to self awareness and spiritual connection. This workshop includes gentle movement and embodiment of the shape and spirit of the letters as well as some history and Jewish texts related to the Hebrew letters.
The B.I.M.A Method
Mindful practices and positive intentions from the Jewish tradition to relieve stress and foster resilience.
Journey Through Jewish Spirituality
An exploration of Jewish practices, rituals, and values that enrich and heighten daily life.
Mindfulness + Jewish Spirituality
The Power of Gratitude: Turning everyday into Thanksgiving
Live in Awe: A Jewish prescription for cultivating joy and abundance
Jewish Mindfulness and Meditation Practice
Everyday Mindfulness for Navigating Life’s Little Challenges
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Coaching on Legacy Writing and Ethical Wills
Healing Circles and Spiritual Guidance Through Transitions
JEWISH LIVING
Ethics of Speech
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ReJEWvinate: Engaging Jewish practice every day
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Living Jewish: Like you mean it and the rituals that will get you there
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Radical Amazement: Waking up to the beauty of the world in every moment
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Living Life’s Blessings: Mindful, Thankful, and Joyful
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One Hundred Blessings and Counting
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TIkkun Olam: Repairing a fractured world one mitzvah at a time
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Standing at Sinai: An exploration of Matan Torah as an event and the ongoing nature of Revelation
LITURGY
Mystical Creativity: The Formation of the Kabbalat Shabbat service/a Journey through Lecha Dodi
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Liturgy as Theology: We’re all Connected…God is everywhere, God is one
TORAH STUDY
Abraham: Father of Three Faiths: A close analysis of the biblical and rabbinic texts that tie the Abrahamic faiths together
Rebel Women of the Bible
Human Dimension of Text: A Study of Talmudic Tales
Bible Women: Their stories, their strength, and why the men would be nowhere without them
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Make a Joyful Noise: The role of music and music-makers in the Bible
Persuasive Tactics: Biblical Examples of How to Argue with God and Win
BIBLIO-DRAMA
Creating modern Midrash by personally engaging with the characters in the text.
JEWISH VALUES
“Hey, What Kind of Friend are You?” Building lasting friendships based on Jewish values
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When to Speak Up and When to Hold your Peace: Rebuke and Repercussions
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Content of Our Character: Jewish Ideals to Live By
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From Kiddush to Kaddish – Our obsession with Holiness – what it is and how we attain it
ISRAEL
A History of Israel through its Popular Songs
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A snapshot of Israel through contemporary Israeli Poetry
BODY POLITICS
A modern guide to understanding Jewish perspectives on altering the body- including piercing, tattooing, and plastic surgery.
JEWISH ECOLOGY
Brit Ha’adamah: Jewish commitments to the planet
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Take a Hike! Bringing meditation and Jewish contemplative practices into outdoor experiences.