Beyond classroom tools, the Jewish Studio Process fosters a model of leadership grounded in self-awareness, intentionality, and compassion. Fellows engage in trauma-informed practices like intention-setting and non-evaluative witnessing that create space for emotional exploration and spiritual renewal. This model invites educators to lead from a place of presence — what psychologist Richard Schwartz calls the “Self,” a centered space of creativity, care, and calm. It redefines teaching from content delivery to relational engagement: tending to learners, the environment, and something deeper many would call God. As one fellow put it, “The Jewish Studio Process is the most rigorous spiritual practice being offered in Jewish spaces right now.” Another noted, “The witness allows for our differences to be held together,” creating the conditions for pluralism, trust, and collaborative learning.

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