Tuned In: Ear Seeding Acupuncture, Sound & Reiki Healing for Energetic Alignment”
Session Flow & Learning Objectives
- Ear Seeding with Acupressure
Participants will receive a gentle ear‑seeding treatment using tiny seeds or beads placed on specific auricular points. These points reflect the body on a microsystem, helping to encourage qi (energy) flow and promote comfort, relaxation, and energetic balance—without needles, making it a soothing, non‑invasive practice. - Meditation – Sound & Reiki Energy Healing
Following ear seeding, you’ll be guided into a calming sound bath paired with soft meditation. The continued stimulation of ear points, even during this period of gentle focus, helps deepen the release of tension and supports the body’s natural healing rhythms. - Reiki Energy Healing
With the ears already enlivened and receptive, Reiki energy is introduced to clear remaining blockages. The earlier auricular stimulation supports smoother energy channels, enhancing the integration of Reiki’s compassionate, healing flow.
How Ear Seeding Enhances the Entire Session
Ear seeds—by stimulating auricular points connected to the vagus nerve and the body’s microsystem—help activate natural healing pathways, release endorphins, support energy balance, and ease stress, pain, or anxiety. This creates a receptive foundation for the sound and Reiki components to build upon.
Cost: JCC Members $18.00, Public $28.00
When: Sunday, September 28
from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Merage JCC
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
CSP – Jonah Meets Moby Dick: Facing the Deep on the Day of Awe
Join Rabbi Dr Zarum for a study of the literary meanings of the second chapter of the book of Jonah. From the Midrash and New Testament to Michelangelo, Herbert Melville, Jules Verne all the way to Captain Jack Sparrow. Transform your Yom Kippur experience by diving with Jonah into the belly of the beast.
Sponsor: Orange County Jewish Community Scholar Program
Contact
Arie Katz
(949) 682-4040
arie@occsp.net
https://occsp.net/
Cost: $0.00
When: Tuesday, September 30
from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Zoom
Beth David Young Professionals: Scotch & Schnapps in the Sukkah
Join Beth David Young Professionals (20’s-30’s) and the Beth David congregation for a special Sukkot celebration. There will be a variety of scotch and schnapps to taste as well as other non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. Join them at 7:30 to attend the Shabbat service. Join at 8:45 PM if you want to attend the tasting only.
This event is free to attend, no RSVP required.
Questions? Email youngprofessionals@templebethdavid.org
Contact
Melanie Edwards
(714) 892-6623
youngprofessionals@templebethdavid.org
https://www.templebethdavid.org/community/youngprofessionals/
When: Friday, October 10
from 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Beth David
6100 Hefley Street
Westminster, 92683
Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest-
Educator Workshops
Contest Details- Participating schools may submit a total of three entries (one entry per student) in any combination of the following categories: art, film, poetry, or prose.
Students will be eligible to win a first prize award of $400 in each category. Educators and schools will also be eligible to win a first prize of $200 each. Students awarded second prize in each category will receive $200 and their sponsoring educator and school will receive $100 each.
When: Educator Workshops
October 15
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
November 11
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration required.
If you are planning to attend the virtual educator workshop on December 4, please register via Zoom.
Dinner Following Workshop
You’re invited to stick around after the workshop for a catered meal and the opportunity to speak with other Holocaust educators in the community.
To attend the dinner, you must a reserve a seat. They cannot accommodate additional guests or add evening-of reservations. Because this is a catered meal, they must have firm numbers for our caterers.
The Rodgers Center will incur a cancellation fee for no-shows. In the event you can no longer attend the dinner, please contact them as soon as possible.
Where: Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education at
Chapman University
1 University Dr.
Orange, 92866