Workshops

In-Depth Transformational Leaning

Omek’s workshops cover an array of topics from understanding purpose to enhancing relationships, from getting in touch with our creative fire to teaching meditation techniques, and even exercises for self-massage and renewed vitality.  A range of modalities are used, including drawing, meditation, dialogue and mime.  Opening exercises are geared at generating new ways of thinking and helping the group feel comfortable with each other.  New concepts are introduced in a way that is accessible to each member of the group.  Participants then process these ideas through the various exercises and study of textual passages.

Inner Vision Seminar

A transformative experience, the Inner Vision Seminar combines creative exercises and discussion with Kabbalistic insights that shed light on one’s soul powers and inner form.  Join Shimona on a journey that will teach you how to shift the way you know yourself, enhance the quality of your life and relationships, and make a meaningful impact on the world. Through study, stories, color and meditation, you will gain access to an awareness of the landscape of your soul and the as yet untapped possibilities open to you and the planet. Discover the landscape of your soul.

Soul Flames

A unique workshop exploring the Shabbat candles and their correspondence to the soul based on the teachings of Kabbala.  These insights are coupled with a written exercise and a profound meditation.  In this way, participants experience the eternal Shabbat lights with both mind and heart, empowering themselves to personally become a candle that illuminates the world.

The Kosher Connection

A very interactive workshop designed to help singles gain insights on dating and marriage and to meet in a new and meaningful way.

Happiness is an Inside Job

As much as we yearn for inner peace and happiness, it eludes us.  Now, during a two-hour workshop, you can examine what Jewish sages and mystics have to say about the secret to attaining joy.

The Artistry of the Jewish Women

An interactive workshop exploring the three commandments of the Jewish women and the secrets they offer for personal and global rectification.

Creative Cave

A two-hour workshop involving drawing, work with play-dough, group debate and analysis of a brief mystical text, aimed at giving the participant an understanding of the creative process and our universal partnership with God in bringing the world to its completion.

Tu B’Shvat Seder

The Tu B’Shvat Seder anticipates the liberation of all humanity, at which time we will be initiated into the rectified Garden of Eden and will eat fruit from the Tree of Life.  Shimona conducts this Kabbalistic feast in celebration of birth and renewal, addressing today’s concern with the environment and the inner landscape of the soul.  The mystical meal becomes a celebration of the redemption of the both people and the planet.

The Waters that Keep the Fires Burning

This workshop incorporates a critical analysis of a Biblical text, drawing, writing and dialogue to explore dynamics around the marital relationship.  Shimona addresses such issues as accurate framing of self, understanding the other, the key ingredients of a happy marriage, moving beyond body image and concepts of mystical purity within the marital relationship.

Back to the Future

A two-hour workshop that helps participants explore the conscious and unconsious factors that limit them both from within and without, and how they can break free.  It incorporates an analysis of the influence of natural and environmental dynamics on our inner make-up at both the macrocosmic and microcosmic levels.  The springboard for this workshop is the first commandment to the first Jew, Abraham, to "go forth" from all he had and was.

Putting the “U” Back in J-daism

This workshop explores the relationship between the individual and the group and the unique mission of each individual. The workshop incorporates music, rhythm, lecture and discussion. Presented by Shimona with the assistance of a professional musician.

Marriage Matters

What drives the attraction between men and women, and why are we so compelled to find a partner? Join us as we take a candid look at what Torah’s concept of marriage means for each of us. Examine the meaning of soul-mate, the modalities of men and women, and how to deal with challenges, and along the way get to know yourself in a whole new way. Marriage Matters deals candidly with tough issues, offers a foundation for healthy interaction and will jump-start your marriage on its way to a holy, healthy and happy place.

Beauty of the Beast

Using writing and other creative channels, Shimona Tzukernik will

delve into concepts of beauty, the media, the power of women, and the bounty that inwardness has to offer.