Praise for Kabbalistic Meditations
"Patrice's guided meditations are a respite for the mind, heart and spirit. It is an hour filled with insights, wisdom and gentle inquiry in a warm and supportive setting. I have found it to be time well-invested and a tonic for my soul."
- Ava Slepicoff, New York
I look forward to Reb Patrice's monthly kabbalistic meditation. It is always uplifting and calming. I gain new insights and a broader perspective. Her presence provides a fountain of light. I only wish this was offered weekly.
- Sherrie Wharton, MA, OTR/L, Parenting Consultant, Cold Spring, NY AccessTheBestYou.com
"Participation in the Kabbalistic Meditation offered by Reb Patrice Spitz is truly a God-send for me, one with a rather tenuous grasp of a God at all. My skepticism vanishes in the atmosphere created skillfully-- on the phone no less! The privacy of this way to partake of whatever I am capable of absorbing at the time works well for me. There is absolutely no pressure to "get it" or to even respond yet I find myself responding or asking for clarification at those moments when we are so invited with eagerness to share -- Sometimes I express "a hit " of what feels like truth or even comfort to a fellow participant. While we are invited to name ourselves at the outset, it feels anonymous and very safe to me in my own darkened room with a small light or candle. The notes I am invited to take are a good references for me the next day even a glance encourages me to integrate the experience of the night before. I can even return to the openness and trust I felt during the meditation during my day when I feel myself becoming small. The 10 Kabbalistic Sefirot, to which I have been exposed for years, had been rather esoteric for me in the past- something that might help other people, but not me. Now these handles somehow feel alive to me as I allow the suggestions of the meditation which penetrate my usual armor which I have sadly allowed to separate me from my fellows on the path. I don't think it matters one bit what path one might think one is on. Our Rabbi is a good teacher. Any Hebrew concepts are always followed by English. One can jump into these sessions at any time with any background. We all have these body parts which serve to symbolize the various attributes of holiness which we also all have. Even me! Ha!"
- Wilma Hahn, Allenspark, CO
- Ava Slepicoff, New York
I look forward to Reb Patrice's monthly kabbalistic meditation. It is always uplifting and calming. I gain new insights and a broader perspective. Her presence provides a fountain of light. I only wish this was offered weekly.
- Sherrie Wharton, MA, OTR/L, Parenting Consultant, Cold Spring, NY AccessTheBestYou.com
"Participation in the Kabbalistic Meditation offered by Reb Patrice Spitz is truly a God-send for me, one with a rather tenuous grasp of a God at all. My skepticism vanishes in the atmosphere created skillfully-- on the phone no less! The privacy of this way to partake of whatever I am capable of absorbing at the time works well for me. There is absolutely no pressure to "get it" or to even respond yet I find myself responding or asking for clarification at those moments when we are so invited with eagerness to share -- Sometimes I express "a hit " of what feels like truth or even comfort to a fellow participant. While we are invited to name ourselves at the outset, it feels anonymous and very safe to me in my own darkened room with a small light or candle. The notes I am invited to take are a good references for me the next day even a glance encourages me to integrate the experience of the night before. I can even return to the openness and trust I felt during the meditation during my day when I feel myself becoming small. The 10 Kabbalistic Sefirot, to which I have been exposed for years, had been rather esoteric for me in the past- something that might help other people, but not me. Now these handles somehow feel alive to me as I allow the suggestions of the meditation which penetrate my usual armor which I have sadly allowed to separate me from my fellows on the path. I don't think it matters one bit what path one might think one is on. Our Rabbi is a good teacher. Any Hebrew concepts are always followed by English. One can jump into these sessions at any time with any background. We all have these body parts which serve to symbolize the various attributes of holiness which we also all have. Even me! Ha!"
- Wilma Hahn, Allenspark, CO
Praise for Healing and spiritual counseling Sessions
There are times in a life that we need reminding of our loveliness. With this reminder we begin to settle into the essential acceptability of this moment. Patrice serves as this reminder in her quietude, tenderness, and alert presence. She is successful in allowing transformation in each session because of the impeccable quality of her intention and consciousness. While working with Patrice I felt a deep energetic satisfaction come over me. Patrice is a clear and wise conduit for ultimate peace. What a gift!
- Naomi Saks, M.A., M.Div, California
"My life is transformed by Patrice's energy sessions. Not only is she a gifted vessel but an authentic person."
- Sherrie Wharton, MA, OTR/L, Parenting Consultant, Cold Spring, NY AccessTheBestYou.com
"Trust and safety. These are essential elements I need when working with someone in my process to wellness. Working with Patrice, I feel safe enough to trust and move into my own path to wholeness all the while knowing that she is right beside me, loving me and believing in me. Patrice skillfully leads me and travels with me on this journey. Patrice provides a gentle and well grounded environment for me to explore, to discover, to heal and to grow into the person I am meant to be. I am so full of gratitude for Patrice and her commitment to making this path to wellness such a loving and gentle process."
- Rev. Annie Mark, New York
- Naomi Saks, M.A., M.Div, California
"My life is transformed by Patrice's energy sessions. Not only is she a gifted vessel but an authentic person."
- Sherrie Wharton, MA, OTR/L, Parenting Consultant, Cold Spring, NY AccessTheBestYou.com
"Trust and safety. These are essential elements I need when working with someone in my process to wellness. Working with Patrice, I feel safe enough to trust and move into my own path to wholeness all the while knowing that she is right beside me, loving me and believing in me. Patrice skillfully leads me and travels with me on this journey. Patrice provides a gentle and well grounded environment for me to explore, to discover, to heal and to grow into the person I am meant to be. I am so full of gratitude for Patrice and her commitment to making this path to wellness such a loving and gentle process."
- Rev. Annie Mark, New York
PRAISE FOR CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Praise for Jewish Prayer with Feeling class:
"Prayer is one of my favorite parts of Judaism. Reb Patrice leads an uplifting experiential class that is steeped in a beautiful holy feeling. Certainly one of the most humble and honest people I know, Reb Patrice without any effort magnifies the glory of Jewish prayer. She brings God into the room. See for yourself what happens when you ask her to pray on your behalf. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to experience the power of prayer and see goodness abound in their everyday life."
- Sandi Daileda, Boulder, Colorado
Praise for Torah and Creative Expression class:
"Exploring Torah and Creative Expression as a participant in Patrice Spitz's classes is a blessing. I leave the crowded and harried flatlands, and join the class at Patrice's close-in, light-filled mountain studio. Surrounded by tall pines, we have Torah study, a meditation of guided focusing, and the time, and resources, to respond to our Inner Torah in words or images, or both. Her studio has lots and lots of fun stuff available to explore and play with. I like seeing what happens with collage: scissors, paste and images-that-wink, from her tall stack of magazines. Later, when we share our explorations with each other, gentle support is given and received, and for me, a puzzling inner mystery is illuminated. With fellow participants, I go back down the hill filled with blessings and shalom.
Patrice's Inner Torah (Bring Torah to Life!) classes are synergetic, reflecting her Rabbinic Pastor training and her natural gentle, accepting and perceptive way of being in the world."
- S.B., Longmont, CO
"The atmosphere Patrice has created in the studio itself is a big plus, as well as the atmosphere I was guided to create within myself with the focusing practice. Hard to describe in words for me as I think I just needed to experience it. A couple of times I was quite sure of what I thought I would be doing in the way of art that day, only to discover that the focusing practice took me in an entirely different direction. Making contact with that inner longing spilled over into the rest of the week as well and I think may have a lasting effect in going for it!"
- Wilma Hahn, CO
"Prayer is one of my favorite parts of Judaism. Reb Patrice leads an uplifting experiential class that is steeped in a beautiful holy feeling. Certainly one of the most humble and honest people I know, Reb Patrice without any effort magnifies the glory of Jewish prayer. She brings God into the room. See for yourself what happens when you ask her to pray on your behalf. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to experience the power of prayer and see goodness abound in their everyday life."
- Sandi Daileda, Boulder, Colorado
Praise for Torah and Creative Expression class:
"Exploring Torah and Creative Expression as a participant in Patrice Spitz's classes is a blessing. I leave the crowded and harried flatlands, and join the class at Patrice's close-in, light-filled mountain studio. Surrounded by tall pines, we have Torah study, a meditation of guided focusing, and the time, and resources, to respond to our Inner Torah in words or images, or both. Her studio has lots and lots of fun stuff available to explore and play with. I like seeing what happens with collage: scissors, paste and images-that-wink, from her tall stack of magazines. Later, when we share our explorations with each other, gentle support is given and received, and for me, a puzzling inner mystery is illuminated. With fellow participants, I go back down the hill filled with blessings and shalom.
Patrice's Inner Torah (Bring Torah to Life!) classes are synergetic, reflecting her Rabbinic Pastor training and her natural gentle, accepting and perceptive way of being in the world."
- S.B., Longmont, CO
"The atmosphere Patrice has created in the studio itself is a big plus, as well as the atmosphere I was guided to create within myself with the focusing practice. Hard to describe in words for me as I think I just needed to experience it. A couple of times I was quite sure of what I thought I would be doing in the way of art that day, only to discover that the focusing practice took me in an entirely different direction. Making contact with that inner longing spilled over into the rest of the week as well and I think may have a lasting effect in going for it!"
- Wilma Hahn, CO
PRAISE FOR OFFICIATING WEDDINGS
We really can't thank you enough for everything you did for us with regards to the wedding. You did a great job guiding us as we prepared, educating both Keith and I on Jewish traditions and helping us to make decisions about what would be right for us in the ceremony. You did an incredible job officiating - not only did Keith and I appreciate the flow of the ceremony and felt very connected to it as it unfolded, but we heard SO much positive feedback about the ceremony from friends and family (especially about your voice!)
- Alisha and Keith, Boulder CO
Thank you so much for performing a beautiful wedding service. The guests couldn’t stop talking about you. Thanks for being a part of our special day and making it that much better.
Sincerely,
Jenna and Brandon
Thank you so much for performing such a beautiful ceremony and for your guidance and support before and during the event.
Love,
Janine and Sean
Thank you for helping to make our wedding ceremony everything we hoped and imagined it would be. We really appreciate all that you did to help us create a ceremony that was so unique and special. Thanks to your suggestions and all the written material you provided us with in the weeks leading up to our wedding, we were able to find “just the right words” that, for us, were both meaningful and powerful. We know that everyone in the congregation was as touched by them as we were and that this was in no small part because of your sincerity and the thoughtful manner in which you conducted the ceremony. We are so glad that we chose you to marry us!
Sincerely,
Paul and Helen
Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job and making our ceremony so memorable!
Love Always,
Marrah and Billy Weyant
Thank you for the beautiful ceremony in August – you helped us make this a wedding to remember!
In Peace and love,
Cat and Dave
- Alisha and Keith, Boulder CO
Thank you so much for performing a beautiful wedding service. The guests couldn’t stop talking about you. Thanks for being a part of our special day and making it that much better.
Sincerely,
Jenna and Brandon
Thank you so much for performing such a beautiful ceremony and for your guidance and support before and during the event.
Love,
Janine and Sean
Thank you for helping to make our wedding ceremony everything we hoped and imagined it would be. We really appreciate all that you did to help us create a ceremony that was so unique and special. Thanks to your suggestions and all the written material you provided us with in the weeks leading up to our wedding, we were able to find “just the right words” that, for us, were both meaningful and powerful. We know that everyone in the congregation was as touched by them as we were and that this was in no small part because of your sincerity and the thoughtful manner in which you conducted the ceremony. We are so glad that we chose you to marry us!
Sincerely,
Paul and Helen
Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job and making our ceremony so memorable!
Love Always,
Marrah and Billy Weyant
Thank you for the beautiful ceremony in August – you helped us make this a wedding to remember!
In Peace and love,
Cat and Dave