Metivta: A Center for Contemplative Judaism

Metivta: A Center for Contemplative Judaism Los Angeles-based adult, egalitarian, nondenominational Jewish community focused on contemplative study and practice within the Jewish tradition.

We are a Los Angeles based egalitarian, non-denominational Jewish community founded over thirty years ago by esteemed Rabbi Jonathan Omer-Man. Metivta is a unique place for anyone interested in learning Jewish meditation, studying Jewish texts and practicing the teachings that are at the heart of these disciplines. Our focus is on contemplative study and practice within the Jewish tradition. Our c

ommunity is a blend of old and new, inclusive to all who have serious yearnings to deepen their connections between inner understanding of the mystery we call God and Jewish practice. We offer a contemplative way to be Jewish to normative Jews as well as to those who are uncomfortable, unfamiliar or untutored in traditional Judaism. We are currently a community "without walls," meeting in the Los Angeles area in the homes of members, friends of Metivta and meditation friendly synagogues. We welcome new members, their ideas and their involvement. We invite your participation and support.

https://youtu.be/1TuxlVnnm2Y Full recording of Rabbi Anne Brener's Drash for Parashat Tzav given during our Contemplativ...
03/30/2026

https://youtu.be/1TuxlVnnm2Y Full recording of Rabbi Anne Brener's Drash for Parashat Tzav given during our Contemplative Shabbat Morning service 3-28-26

In this teaching from a Metivta Contemplative Shabbat (10 Nissan 5786), Rabbi Anne Brener offers a reflection on Parashat Tzav, exploring a re-interpretation...

03/29/2026

Rabbi Anne Brener's drash from Parashat Tzav- Metivta Contemplative Shabbat service 3-28-26 | 10 Nissan 5786 exploring our "core bonds" with the Divine. Enjoy!

03/29/2026

At each Metivta Contemplative Shabbat service, Miri Koral shares a Yiddish poem with us. Today's poem, "Inside The Stature of Liberty" by Melech Ravitch was especially poignant on this day.

A prayer and illustration of this week's Torah portion, Tzav by the incredibly talented Joanne Fink who is so generous i...
03/29/2026

A prayer and illustration of this week's Torah portion, Tzav by the incredibly talented Joanne Fink who is so generous in allowing us to use her art for our services.

03/29/2026

At each Metivta Contemplative Shabbat service, Miri Koral shares a Yiddish poem with us. Today's poem, "Inside The Statue of Liberty" by Melech Ravitch (1934) with English Translation by Daniel Kraft was especially poignant, speaking of liberty and freedom as we approach Pesach.

Rabbi Anne Brener Marc Bachrach Lyle Poncher

A prayer and an illustration from the lovely Joanne Fink on this Shabbat, parashat Tsav. Shabbat Shalom.     In this tim...
03/28/2026

A prayer and an illustration from the lovely Joanne Fink on this Shabbat, parashat Tsav. Shabbat Shalom.

In this time of uncertainty—
our own personal mitzrayim—
may we have faith that, like our ancestors,
we too can journey towards freedom.

May we grow in resilience, trust, and love,
and stay grounded in gratitude
as we deepen our connection to God.

May we keep hope in our hearts
and gain strength from the challenges we face.
May we be blessed to find light in the darkness,
and to shine a light for others.
--Joanne Fink

You can still join us sign up for zoom link here: https://Metivta-Shabbat-Nissan5786.eventbrite.com

03/27/2026

✨ A story for Passover

In this clip from Metivta's 2022 Passover program "Making This Night Different," Rabbi Tirzah Firestone Firestone shares a moment from one of Reb Zalman’s seders—what happened when the door was opened for Elijah, and an unexpected guest appeared.

The tradition invites us to remain open… not only to the ritual, but to the possibility that something unanticipated may enter.

Curious what feels alive for you this year as you prepare for seder.

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