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Eclectic Cleric

Rabbi Alon C Ferency

Rabbi Alon C Ferency shares talks and meditations that deconstruct Jewish principles to build mindful, embodied practices that enhance creativity.

religion & spirituality judaism

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14:30

The Power of Hospitality

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/10/29

This meditation, inspired by Genesis 12-17 (Lekh L’kha), begins with gentle settling—breath by breath, arriving into presence. Awareness opens like Abraham’s tent in the heat of day, spacious and receptive. We attune to the rhythm of being, the stillness beneath motion, the quiet hum of aliveness. Then, we imagine ourselves as guests—welcomed by a generous host whose care is effortless and abundant. What sensations arise in being received so warmly? What softens when we are seen, nourished, and at

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11:39

Bedtime Ritual 67

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/10/27

This brief bedtime Shema offers a gentle transition from the fullness of the day into the quiet of night. Rooted in gratitude and forgiveness, it invites a soft unwinding—a release of what’s been carried and a return to simple presence. Together or alone, you might share a few calm breaths, a whispered "Shema," or a tender goodnight, allowing the day to settle gently behind you.Even without the longer rituals or stories, each gesture—a touch on the shoulder, a murmured blessing, a shared

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14:55

Becoming Giant

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2025/10/22

This meditation invites you to awaken the giant within — inspired by the mysterious Nephilim and Anakim, the great beings of ancient lore who walked tall upon the earth. As you breathe and expand your awareness, imagine yourself growing in spiritual stature: your presence stretching upward like a mighty tree, your reach extending in all directions, your heart vast and luminous. In this stillness, you are invited to become immense not in power over others, but in spirit — cultivating wisdom,

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15:06

Small and Infinite

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/10/21

This meditation journeys through Rabbi Simcha Bunim’s teaching that each person should carry two notes—one reading, I am dust and ashes, and the other, For my sake the world was created. We begin by resting in smallness: breathing into humility, fragility, and the freedom that comes from releasing control. From there, we open to vastness—the spark of divine potential within, the creativity and purpose that make each life indispensable. Through breath and awareness, we hold both truths at once: we

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9:54

Heart Opening

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/10/21

Deuteronomy 29:9–30:20 (Parashat Nitzavim) reminds us that “the concealed things belong to God, but the revealed are for us.” At first glance, this speaks of hidden sins—but spiritually it also points to the places we keep our hearts closed, concealed even from ourselves. In meditation, we begin by noticing that inner hiding: the tightness, the guardedness, the secrets folded inward. With breath, we soften. With awareness, we reveal. From concealment we move toward openness, offering the heart

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15:35

Bedtime Ritual 66

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/10/20

Each small act—a bedtime story, a lullaby, a prayer, or a giggle under the covers—becomes a thread in the fabric of belonging. The routine carries the spirit of renewal that the new year calls forth: a chance to release what’s done, to forgive what’s frayed, and to welcome the promise of rest. As the day draws to a close, this bedtime ritual invites a quiet joy and mindful connection—an evening demarcation (havdalah) of sorts between the day that was and the rest that comes. It’s not about

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5:00

Universal Symphony

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/10/19

Listen deeply to the world around you — to rhythms and polyrhythms unfolding everywhere. Hear the hum of traffic, the rustle of leaves, the rhythm of footsteps, the pulse of your own breath. Notice the balance between small and large, fast and slow, low and high, natural and manmade sounds. Each vibration, from birdsong to machinery, contributes to a vast and intricate harmony. As you open to this awareness, sense how every tone and silence belongs to one living composition — the voice of creation

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8:39

Your Uniqueness

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/10/17

The Jewish holiday of Shemini Atzeret is unique for Pazer Keshev—Pur, Zeman, Regel, Korban, Shir— and this meditation invites you to meet the holiness of your uniqueness.Begin with Pur, lot: reflect on the portion that has fallen to you—the blend of gifts and circumstances that shape your life. Move to Zeman, time: sense the season you are in now, its particular rhythm, challenge, and opportunity. Then Regel, celebration: imagine how you share joy—your own way of dancing, gathering, or creating

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13:49

Bedtime Ritual 65

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/10/13

As the day draws to a close, this bedtime ritual invites a quiet joy and mindful connection—an evening demarcation (havdalah) of sorts between the day that was and the rest that comes. It’s not about excitement or accomplishment, but about softening into presence: a shared smile during teeth brushing, a whispered thank-you for the day, a moment to notice the gift of simply being together. Each small act—a bedtime story, a lullaby, a prayer, or a giggle under the covers—becomes a thread in the fabric

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13:37

Bedtime Ritual 64

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/09/15

A lighthearted way to close the day, this bedtime ritual invites warmth, connection, and a gentle sense of joy. With soft conversation, shared moments, and little touches of imagination, it turns everyday routines into something special. It’s about winding down together—smiling, connecting, and creating a sense of comfort before sleep.

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17:54

Spiritual Renewal

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/09/10

Spiritual tiredness goes deeper than ordinary fatigue. It can feel like burnout of the soul, when constant giving and striving leaves you empty inside. It can show up as a loss of meaning or faith, when prayer or reflection feels dry and distant. Sometimes it’s simple disconnection—running on autopilot, out of touch with what really matters. This guided meditation invites you to pause and listen. The sounds around you become part of a greater voice—the song of the universe, God’s whisper carried on

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3:01

How Do I Want to Feel about That?

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/09/05

Find a comfortable seat and take a slow breath in, and out. Let your body soften. Bring to mind a moment from today—a task, a word spoken, even a frustration. Ask yourself gently: “How do I want to feel about that?” Notice what arises, without judgment.With each breath, bring another memory, concern, or hope into awareness. Again, ask: “How do I want to feel about that?” Let the question open space, inviting a kinder or freer way of holding what is before you. Return to your breath. Know that at

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10:51

From Wants to Needs

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/09/04

Tonight, we turn to the teaching of Deuteronomy 24: when gathering harvest, do not reap to the edges or return for what was dropped—leave gleanings for the poor, the stranger, the widow, and the orphan. This command asks us to shift from wants to needs. Our desire is often to take everything, to cling, to secure. But Scripture reminds us: you do not need it all. Leave space. Trust that enough remains. As you breathe, notice what you grasp for, what you think you must have. With each exhale, let one

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21:38

Just Justice

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/08/27

“Tzedek, tzedek tirdof—justice, justice shall you pursue” (Deut. 16:20) has been understood by our sages as far more than legal fairness. In this meditation, we reflect on the many layers of tzedek: charity that lifts the vulnerable, justice that restores balance, righteousness that aligns heart and action. We explore how both ends and means must be just, how law is tempered by compassion, and how truth and peace must guide our steps. Tzedek lives in wisdom and discernment, and is realized in word

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15:01

Bedtime Ritual 63

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/08/25

Tonight, as on every night, we gather in this gentle space to set down the weight of the day and return to what is calm, kind, and true within us. However you arrive—tired, restless, or full of thoughts—you are welcome, just as you are. There is no need to fix or change anything. Only to breathe, to listen, and to allow. This meditation will invite you to settle the body, ease the mind, and open the heart to rest. With breath and presence as steady companions, we’ll create a spacious pause: a

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13:56

Circles of Care

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/08/21

Close your eyes and breathe. Parashat Re’eh dreams: “There shall be no needy among you.” The Talmud (Shabbat 54b) teaches: we are responsible for wrongs in our household, our town, our nation, our world.Begin with your heart: feel compassion arising within you. Extend it to your household—family, loved ones—asking, how might I help create a home without lack? Widen to your community—neighbors, coworkers, strangers—how can I help relieve need? Broaden to the nation, holding the Torah’s vision of a

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16:39

Bedtime Ritual 62

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/08/18

Tonight, as on every night, we gather in this gentle space to set down the weight of the day and return to what is calm, kind, and true within us. However you arrive—tired, restless, or full of thoughts—you are welcome, just as you are. There is no need to fix or change anything. Only to breathe, to listen, and to allow.This meditation will invite you to settle the body, ease the mind, and open the heart to rest. With breath and presence as steady companions, we’ll create a spacious pause: a

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13:49

Willfulness

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/08/13

Stubbornness & the God Who StaysDeuteronomy 9:24 — “You have been rebellious against God from the day I knew you.” Breathe in, and feel the solid ground beneath you. Breathe out, and notice where you hold firm inside — jaw, shoulders, belly. Stubbornness can protect what is sacred. It can block growth and close the heart. And sometimes, it’s simply a steady presence: the part of you that stays the course. In the wilderness, Israel argued, resisted, refused — and still, God stayed. The Holy One

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15:24

Listen and Hear

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/08/06

This gentle meditation invites you into deep listening, rooted in the sacred words of the Sh’ma: “Hear, O Israel…” Explore what it means to truly hear: not only with your ears, but with your whole being. As you settle into stillness, you’ll attune to the full spectrum of sound: from subtle, constant hums to sudden, fleeting noises; from human voices to the rustling of leaves; from the ticking of time to the silence between. Let the layers of sound open you to presence, connection, and inner quiet

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15:32

Bedtime Ritual 61

Eclectic Cleric ·

2025/08/05

Tonight, like every night, we return to this gentle space to lay down the weight of the day and reconnect with what’s calm, kind, and true within us. Whether you arrive tired, restless, or full of thoughts, you are invited just as you are. No pressure to fix or change — only to breathe, listen, and allow.This meditation will guide you through a simple process of settling the body, softening the mind, and opening the heart to rest. With breath and presence as our companions, we’ll create a spacious

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