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In the Psalms it says “For You, silence is Praise.” Many of us find that some of our deepest connections with God or a Presence larger than ourselves can happen in silence. Our Jewish tradition is rich with meditative and contemplative practices and teachings. This webpage is an opportunity to access resources to make meditation a part of your life here at Temple Beth El of South Orange County.

Upcoming Events

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TBESOC Jewish Meditation Retreat
With Rabbi K’vod Wieder and Chaim Lev
January 2-4, 2026
American Jewish University - Brandeis Bardin Campus, Simi Valley

Our retreat will be an opportunity to practice opening to Divine Presence in our moment to moment experience. The retreat will consist of sitting, walking, and eating meditation interwoven with teachings from our Jewish mystical tradition about how to open to depth in ourselves and the world that surrounds us. This retreat is appropriate to participants exploring meditation for the first time and experienced meditators.

$620 - Double room occupancy ($590 for TBESOC members)
$680 - Single room occupancy ($650 for TBESOC members)

Join Rabbi K'vod Wieder and special guest Charles "Chaim" Lev at our annual Meditation Retreat, January 2 - 4, 2026, at American Jewish University at Brandeis Bardin Campus in Simi Valley.

Rabbi K’vod Wieder serves Temple Beth El of South Orange County and has taught meditation and Jewish spirituality nationwide for over 25 years.

Charles “Chaim” Lev practices holistic medicine as an acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon. Over the last 30 years, he has been exploring his personal practice of mystical & musical Judaism, and his work with healing meditation.

Meditation and Spiritual Practice With Rabbi K’vod Wieder
Tuesdays at 9 am

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Meeting ID: 885 3905 3379
Passcode: 052370

This 45-minute to an hour session will be an opportunity to meditate together with gentle guidance and explore different dimensions of meditative practice.