ISJL Southern & Jewish 2026: Full Schedule

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4:00pm EDT

Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Join Rabbi Robin for an inspirational study of menuchat hanefesh—literally, "calmness of the soul." This session will focus on achieving equanimity: calmness and composure, even in times of stress. Rabbi Robin will help participants engage with menuchat hanefesh through a Jewish spiritual practice called Mussar. This practice can benefit your mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Presenters

Rabbi Robin Foonberg

Executive Director, Jewish Educators Assembly

Rabbi Robin Foonberg began her career in Jewish education in 1994. Since that time, she has accomplished a Master’s Degree in Jewish Education from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies in Chicago and was ordained from the Academy for Jewish Religion/CA. She has worked at two Reform... Read More →

Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Graham B

Learning Block

Audience Clergy, Education Directors, Lay Leaders, Jewish Professionals

4:00pm EDT

The Art of Sweet Tea and Torah

Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Graham A

The Art of Sweet Tea and Torah invites participants to slow down, sip something sweet, and be B’yachad: All Together Now in creative practice. We’ll work with text and respond with paint, collage, color, and imagination. No art experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play. Together we’ll explore how art-making can open new pathways into tradition, personal reflection, and shared meaning.

Presenters

McKenzie Wren

Chief Engagement Officer, Sojourn & Ma'ayan Spiritual Arts

McKenzie Wren is a facilitator who works in multiple arenas to support connection and growth. As Ma’ayan Spiritual Arts, she uses earth-based, embodied art, ritual and spiritual practices to support deeper connection to the Divine Mystery through a Jewish lens. She is the Special... Read More →

Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Graham A

Learning Block

Audience Clergy, Education Directors, Teachers, Lay Leaders, Community Members, Jewish Professionals, Cultural Programmers

ISJL Southern & Jewish 2026

4:00pm EDT

Rabbi Robin Foonberg

4:00pm EDT

McKenzie Wren

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