Guided meditative experiences using breathing, visualization, mantra, and Jewish and kabbalistic learning to loosen a person's identification with the ego-mind with all its judgments, fears, doubts, and limiting ideas so identification is made with the pure soul within. A person is guided to be attentive to the needs of this soul and is guided to experience the Shechinah directly within the body as well as strengthen the awareness and relationship with the Holy One through a variety of meditative and prayer techniques. It is the experience of both the immanence and transcendence of the Divine that heals, liberates, and transforms a person, making meditation a most powerful tool for personal healing of the practitioner; physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The healing effects of meditation spill over to intimate relationships and to the world at large as well. Jewish meditation is an ancient tradition. Many Jewish sages claim to have reached great spiritual heights through meditation. Meditation illuminates Jewish thought, inspires Jewish practice, and elevates Jewish prayer.

"Miriam has the unique capability of inspiring and imparting deep teachings to a broad spectrum of people ranging from Orthodox to the non-affiliated. She communicates from the deepest of all places from that sacred place inside where she sees, sits, and stands and listens in the presence of God." Debra S.

Based on her most recent book, Melinda explores how we grow through personal trials to deepen our sense of who we truly are and transform pain into blessings for ourselves and others, even when we cannot say the challenge was good or consciously chosen. This presentation will help cultivate deeper faith, trust and spiritual resilience in times of challenge to help move us from anxiety, despair, and victimhood toward empowerment, love, and gratitude for the precious time limited gift of physical embodiment.

Teachings and Meditation on the Shema is the ticket to the highest spiritual awareness, providing a glimpse into the Inner True Reality that transforms our experience of ourselves and how we live our lives.

"Though I have been Jewish all my life, it was not until I did meditation with Miriam did I feel a closeness to God, any real understanding of what Judaism is all about, and what it really means to me. As a result, I have become a better person, clearly more accepting, calmer, and positive in outlook" Terry Duffy

We are living in challenging times, but the Biblical and kabbalistic commentaries provide important insight into current events as they are unfolding today. For example, both the return of the Jewish people to the land of Israel and the current war with Iran were predicted thousands of years ago.  The Jewish people were told by several prophets that when they return to the land of Israel they will not ever be displaced and that they should not be afraid when Persia (Iran) threatens their destruction in future times.  But what will be the fate of America and Europe?

Their destiny is more hidden but is explored in Ribner’s book “ Biblical Women Who Changed the World. 

This presentation will explore the prophesied fate of Israel, America and Europe and what the prophecies are for predicted upcoming messianic age. 

Greet the new Hebrew month with meditation and teachings on the unique spiritual opportunity and energies of that month.  The Jewish calendar is the original 12 step program for healing and transformation. According to ancient kabbalistic texts, there are twelve unique prescriptions for healing, one for each month.  Torah portions and holidays for the month also contain a hidden message relevant to events occurring in one’s life and the world.  The awareness of this knowledge impacts our capacity to flow with events occurring each month.

Based on Ribner’s book Living in the Divine Flow; Monthly Spiritual Gifts and Blessings.

More than appendages to their husbands, Biblical women changed the world due to the courageous choices that they made. Who were they? What challenges did they face? What are their messages for people today? The presentation includes an imaginary interview with one or several Biblical women. By communing with Biblical women, heeding their counsel, we are guided to live our lives more fully.

"Miriam's Shulamit's sensitive moving portrayal of Sarah is original and inspiring, yet firmly grounded in Torah and Talmud. Miriam Shulamit is the rarest of treasures, someone who is not only steeped in halacha, but also capable of unique and creative interpretations and insights. Conversations with Biblical Women is a program not to be missed." Adult Education Division, Temple Brith Shalom - Prescott, Arizona

Melinda  has developed a unique program to restore and heighten the love and passion for people in couples as well as assist single people in attracting their soul mate by increasing the polarity of the masculine and feminine. The teachings of Kabbalah on the nature of masculine and feminine, along with meditation and dyad exercises to integrate this wisdom will add joy and passion to your intimate relationships, whether you are married or single.

The attraction of the masculine and feminine is rooted in understanding the Divine blueprint of creation. It is the God within us that seeks unification through us. The deepest teachings on this subject in Kabbalah can be reduced to light (masculine) and vessel (feminine). Both are necessary and equivalent to each other. Though we each contain a masculine and feminine essence within us, the dance of the polarity between the two is enhanced when we not only understand what is masculine and what is feminine according to Kabbalah but we can embody these energies in our relationships. Enjoying the dance of these energies in our primary relationships enables us to access the deepest core of our being and life itself.

"Miriam carries a great deal of knowledge about Jewish teachings on the masculine and feminine. The all too brief workshop I attended gave me a glimpse of the ancient wisdom of these teachings and, with it, a taste of the ease one might carry into intimate relationships and more fundamentally, within oneself." Roy Martin - Tucson, Arizona

"I SO loved your workshop tonight and gained so much in terms of learning as well as new insights. Your teaching style is so gentle and so beautiful that what you say is so easy to absorb." Judy - New York

"A whole new world of intimacy opened for us due to the meditations, kabbalistic teachings and wonderful guidance of Miriam Shulamit" Sara and Ron - Florida

Kabbalah teaches us that it will be the women or the feminine principle that will lead the way to the redemption of the world, in much the same way that the Biblical women did in ancient times. We as women need to relearn what is meant by the Feminine as it has been so devalued throughout time. Kabbalah offers a very important perspective about the nature of the feminine that will be transformational and empowering. The goal of this workshop is to celebrate the unique gifts women bring into the world. Be inspired by the particular mitzvot we have been given. On the outside, it may appear that Judaism is patriarchal, but the deeper truth is that Judaism is all about the Divine Feminine.

Be guided to embrace the feminine, become schooled in the art of attraction, receptivity, spiritual yearning and devotion. Be empowered by following in the footsteps of Biblical women who demonstrated the power of the Feminine.

As women, we will not do our part by imitating the masculine, but by honoring and embracing our unique wisdom as women. There is a depth of learning and conversation possible between women, when there are no men in the room. Through kabbalistic meditation, learning, dyad and group processes, and simply by being in our sacred circle as women, we will open more fully to who we are as women, we will share together, and we will dance.

"I found myself feeling a deep sense of relaxation and peace in my heart through listening to her words of wisdom; words that felt both ancient and true to me. I feel inspired and excited to practice what I learned." Julie - Tucson, Arizona

Long before the holistic health movement made the body-mind health connection, Kabbalah offered teachings and spiritual practices to promote healing and well being. This workshop offers powerful breathing, meditation, kabbalistic teachings, and dyad processes tailored to the individual needs of people present to effect healing. Many people report a reduction in pain and stress and greater clarity of purpose and focus in their lives from this workshop. Questions and Answers session included.

"The pain I felt in my body disappeared miraculously during the meditation" Amy P.

Teshuva, literally means "to return", to return to the inner essence of who we are.

This is an experiential and interactive workshop to do the actual inner work of personal transformation and forgiveness in the ways prescribed by Jewish sages.

"For the first time in my life, I feel a proud and beautiful connection to Judaism. I can not thank you enough." Lisa S.